Artec Studio vs Trimble Inpho

Artec Studio9.2Visit Trimble Inpho7.9Visit

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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Trimble Inpho #5 in 3D Scanning Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Trimble

• Artec Studio fits best

  Professional scanner capture and inspection

• Trimble Inpho fits best

  Aerial and close-range photogrammetry

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Side by side

Feature	Artec Studio 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Trimble Inpho 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.9
Ranking	#1 in 3D Scanning Software	#5 in 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Professional scanner capture and inspection	Aerial and close-range photogrammetry
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$480/user/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Support	Email, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Artec Studio 4/4 · Trimble Inpho 0/4
Point-cloud tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mesh reconstruction	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Real-time capture	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows 10 x64, Windows 11	Not checked yet
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	Not checked yet
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	Supports triangulation, calibration, point clouds, orthophotos and 3D meshes Combines image and LiDAR data with distributed processing Includes interactive and automated quality analysis tools
Cons	Lite plans do not support 3D scanning Pro Subscription costs $1,700 per year Pro Lifetime does not include scripting features	Pricing requires contact with Trimble or its distribution network Demo mode has restricted output Focuses on photogrammetry rather than general scanning
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 →	Trimble Inpho is a modular desktop photogrammetry software suite for professional aerial imagery projects, including city modeling, rural mapping and topographic mapping. It is suited to teams processing single- or multi-camera aerial… 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

• Trimble Inpho — where it wins

  • Supports triangulation, calibration, point clouds, orthophotos and 3D meshes
  • Combines image and LiDAR data with distributed processing
  • Includes interactive and automated quality analysis tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with Trimble or its distribution network
  • Demo mode has restricted output
  • Focuses on photogrammetry rather than general scanning

• Artec Studio9.2/10 · 30-day trial

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

  Visit Artec StudioFull verdict →
• Trimble Inpho7.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A modular desktop suite for aerial, UAV and close-range photogrammetry workflows.

  Visit TrimbleFull verdict →