Head-to-head · 3D Scanning Software
CloudCompare vs Revo Scan 6
CloudCompare leads on 0 checks, Revo Scan 6 on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCloudCompare · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
CloudCompare scores higher on our rubric for 3d scanning software: 7.9 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #21.
CloudCompare is the better fit for free point-cloud and mesh processing. Revo Scan 6 is the better fit for free Revopoint scanner workflows.
- CloudCompare fits best
Free point-cloud and mesh processing
- Revo Scan 6 fits best
Free Revopoint scanner workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | CloudCompare 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Revo Scan 6 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #13 in 3D Scanning Software | #21 in 3D Scanning Software |
| Best for | Free point-cloud and mesh processing | Free Revopoint scanner workflows |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CloudCompare 3/4 · Revo Scan 6 3/4 | ||
| Point-cloud tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mesh reconstruction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time capture | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported inputs | BIN, ASCII point clouds, LAS, E57, PTX, FARO, DotProduct, PCD, PLY, OBJ, VTK, STL, OFF, FBX, DXF, SHP, raster and image formats | Revopoint INSPIRE, INSPIRE 2, RANGE 2, MINI 2, POP 3, POP 3 Plus, POP 4, MIRACO, MIRACO Pro, MIRACO Plus, and compatible mobile scanning workflows |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Export formats | BIN, ASCII, LAS, E57, PCD, PLY, DRACO, VTK, OBJ, STL, OFF, FBX, DXF, SHP, raster formats | PLY, OBJ, STL, ASC, 3MF, GLTF, FBX, Splat |
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| Our verdict | CloudCompare is desktop software for viewing, editing, comparing, and processing 3D point clouds and triangular meshes. It is aimed at technical users working with large 3D datasets in surveying, geospatial, research, engineering, and… Read the review → |
Revo Scan 6 is Revopoint’s free software for capturing, processing, aligning, editing, and exporting 3D scan data. It is aimed at creators, engineers, manufacturers, CAD users, and 3D-printing workflows that use compatible Revopoint… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CloudCompare — where it wins
- Free, GPL-licensed, and open source
- Strong registration, distance analysis, and segmentation tools
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with batch and Python options
Where it doesn't
- Primarily processes data rather than capturing it
- Technical workflows may require specialist knowledge
- Advanced extensions depend on plugins or CloudComPy integration
Revo Scan 6 — where it wins
- Real-time capture, point-cloud processing, and mesh generation
- GPU-accelerated fusion with alignment and cleanup tools
- Exports to PLY, OBJ, STL, ASC, 3MF, GLTF, FBX, and Splat
Where it doesn't
- Input support centers on Revopoint scanners and compatible mobile workflows
- AI segmentation is available only on supported scanners
- 3D Gaussian Splatting is available only on supported scanners
- CloudCompare7.9/10 · Free plan
A capable free processor for technical point-cloud and mesh workflows.
Visit CloudCompareFull verdict → - Revo Scan 66.9/10 · Free plan
A free, cross-platform toolkit for Revopoint scanner capture and 3D data processing.
Visit RevopointFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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