Creaform.OS vs FARO RevEng

Creaform.OS8.6Visit FARO RevEng7.5Visit

Higher score Creaform.OS #2 in 3D Scanning Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Creaform

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FARO RevEng #16 in 3D Scanning Software 7.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit FARO

• Creaform.OS fits best

  Creaform hardware acquisition

• FARO RevEng fits best

  FARO ScanArm mesh reconstruction

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Side by side

Feature	Creaform.OS 8.6/10 Visit ↗	FARO RevEng 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.5
Ranking	#2 in 3D Scanning Software	#16 in 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Creaform hardware acquisition	FARO ScanArm mesh reconstruction
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Creaform.OS 2/4 · FARO RevEng 3/4
Point-cloud tools	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mesh reconstruction	✓	✓
Real-time capture	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported inputs	Creaform 3D scanners; optical CMMs; probe and photogrammetry workflows	Quantum Series FaroArm and ScanArm with FAROBlu or Prizm LLP; Design ScanArm 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5C; PC, ASC, XYZ, PTS, E57, NPTS, VTX, PCS, and PWN point-cloud files; STL, PLY, OBJ, OFF, OM, GLTF, and GLB mesh files
Supported platforms	Windows 11	Windows 10/11
Export formats	IGES, STEP, DXF	PC, ASC, XYZ, PTS, E57, NPTS, VTX, PCS, PWN, STL, PLY, OBJ, OFF, OM, and STEP
Our review
Pros	Real-time capture with live mesh visualization and feedback Automatic shutter control and smart resolution selection Integrations across major engineering ecosystems	Direct capture from supported FARO ScanArm devices NURBS surfaces with editable control points Watertight mesh output and STEP export for downstream workflows
Cons	Supports Windows 11 rather than multiple operating systems Standalone Creaform.OS pricing requires contact with sales Export formats are limited to IGES, STEP, and DXF	Contact-sales pricing limits upfront cost comparison Windows 10/11 is the listed platform support Direct capture depends on supported FARO hardware
Our verdict	Creaform.OS is an integrated operating software platform included with Creaform 3D measuring and scanning devices. It supports acquisition workflows for Creaform 3D scanners and optical CMMs, as well as probe and photogrammetry workflows.… Read the review →	FARO RevEng is desktop software for capturing 3D point clouds, generating and editing meshes, and creating CAD-ready surfaces. It is aimed at industrial design, product engineering, replacement-part development, rapid prototyping, 3D… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Creaform.OS — where it wins

  • Real-time capture with live mesh visualization and feedback
  • Automatic shutter control and smart resolution selection
  • Integrations across major engineering ecosystems

  Where it doesn't

  • Supports Windows 11 rather than multiple operating systems
  • Standalone Creaform.OS pricing requires contact with sales
  • Export formats are limited to IGES, STEP, and DXF

• FARO RevEng — where it wins

  • Direct capture from supported FARO ScanArm devices
  • NURBS surfaces with editable control points
  • Watertight mesh output and STEP export for downstream workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales pricing limits upfront cost comparison
  • Windows 10/11 is the listed platform support
  • Direct capture depends on supported FARO hardware

• Creaform.OS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused acquisition and inspection environment for Creaform hardware workflows.

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• FARO RevEng7.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused Windows tool for ScanArm capture, mesh repair, and CAD-ready surface work.

  Visit FAROFull verdict →