Artec Studio vs JMStudio

Artec Studio9.2Visit JMStudio7.9Visit

Higher score Artec Studio #1 in 3D Scanning Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Artec Studio

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JMStudio #7 in 3D Scanning Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit 3DMakerpro

• Artec Studio fits best

  Professional scanner capture and inspection

• JMStudio fits best

  Free scanner software across devices

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Side by side

Feature	Artec Studio 9.2/10 Visit ↗	JMStudio 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.9
Ranking	#1 in 3D Scanning Software	#7 in 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Professional scanner capture and inspection	Free scanner software across devices
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$480/user/yr	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Artec Studio 4/4 · JMStudio 3/4
Point-cloud tools	✓	✓
Mesh reconstruction	✓	✓
Real-time capture	✓	✓
API access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported inputs	Artec structured-light scanners, Artec LiDAR scanners, Artec target-based laser scanners, photos, videos, and camera-equipped devices	3DMakerpro Fox, Toucan, Moose, Seal, Mole, Lynx, and Whale scanners
Supported platforms	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11	Windows 10/11 64-bit; macOS 12/13/14; Android; iOS
Export formats	OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, Disney PTEX, E57, XYZRGB, USD, USDZ, PTX, BTX, XYZ, RCP, CSV, DXF, XML, STEP, IGES, X_T	STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, RSCAN
Our review
Pros	Combines scanner capture, photogrammetry, editing, and inspection Includes reverse engineering, scan-to-CAD, and deviation analysis tools Offers workflow scripting and SDK/API access in professional workflows	Free software with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support AI tracking, scan optimization, point-cloud processing, and mesh tools Exports STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, and RSCAN with CAD and DCC integrations
Cons	Lite plans do not support 3D scanning Pro Subscription costs $1,700 per year Pro Lifetime does not include scripting features	Supports 3DMakerpro Fox, Toucan, Moose, Seal, Mole, Lynx, and Whale scanners Texture mapping requires compatible scanners Desktop support is limited to Windows 10/11 64-bit and macOS 12/13/14
Our verdict	Artec Studio is a Windows application for capturing, processing, editing, measuring, inspecting, and exporting 3D data. It supports Artec structured-light, LiDAR, and target-based laser scanners, along with photos, videos, and… Read the review →	JMStudio is 3DMakerpro’s free application for capturing, processing, refining, and exporting 3D scan data. It is intended for users of 3DMakerpro Fox, Toucan, Moose, Seal, Mole, Lynx, and Whale scanners who need workflows for CAD, 3D… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Artec Studio — where it wins

  • Combines scanner capture, photogrammetry, editing, and inspection
  • Includes reverse engineering, scan-to-CAD, and deviation analysis tools
  • Offers workflow scripting and SDK/API access in professional workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Lite plans do not support 3D scanning
  • Pro Subscription costs $1,700 per year
  • Pro Lifetime does not include scripting features

• JMStudio — where it wins

  • Free software with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support
  • AI tracking, scan optimization, point-cloud processing, and mesh tools
  • Exports STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, and RSCAN with CAD and DCC integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports 3DMakerpro Fox, Toucan, Moose, Seal, Mole, Lynx, and Whale scanners
  • Texture mapping requires compatible scanners
  • Desktop support is limited to Windows 10/11 64-bit and macOS 12/13/14

• Artec Studio9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A Windows workflow for scanner capture, photogrammetry, CAD work, and inspection.

  Visit Artec StudioFull verdict →
• JMStudio7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, multi-device workflow for capturing, refining, and exporting 3D scans.

  Visit 3DMakerproFull verdict →