Artec Studio vs Structure

Artec Studio9.2Visit Structure7.9Visit

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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Structure #9 in 3D Scanning Software 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Structure

• Artec Studio fits best

  Professional scanner capture and inspection

• Structure fits best

  Structure Sensor and Apple depth capture

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Side by side

Feature	Artec Studio 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Structure 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.9
Ranking	#1 in 3D Scanning Software	#9 in 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Professional scanner capture and inspection	Structure Sensor and Apple depth capture
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$480/user/yr	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	7 days
Free trial length	30 days	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Artec Studio 4/4 · Structure 4/4
Point-cloud tools	✓	✓
Mesh reconstruction	✓	✓
Real-time capture	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Supported inputs	Artec structured-light scanners, Artec LiDAR scanners, Artec target-based laser scanners, photos, videos, and camera-equipped devices	Structure Sensor ST01, ST02, ST03; Apple TrueDepth; Apple LiDAR
Supported platforms	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11	iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
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	OBJ, STL, PLY, GLB, GLTF, 3MF
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	Real-time capture with mesh reconstruction and point-cloud processing Exports OBJ, STL, PLY, GLB, GLTF, and 3MF files SDK includes landmarks, measurements, quality indicators, and integrations
Cons	Lite plans do not support 3D scanning Pro Subscription costs $1,700 per year Pro Lifetime does not include scripting features	No free plan is available Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher SDK tiers Capture and SDK offerings serve different use cases
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 →	Structure combines 3D scanning software with development tools for healthcare, clinical, industrial, and augmented-reality workflows. Structure Capture turns compatible iPhones and iPads, Structure Sensor hardware, Apple TrueDepth, and… 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

• Structure — where it wins

  • Real-time capture with mesh reconstruction and point-cloud processing
  • Exports OBJ, STL, PLY, GLB, GLTF, and 3MF files
  • SDK includes landmarks, measurements, quality indicators, and integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher SDK tiers
  • Capture and SDK offerings serve different use cases

• Artec Studio9.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

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• Structure7.9/10 · 7-day trial

  A focused capture and SDK platform for Structure Sensor and Apple depth workflows.

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