Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS vs JMStudio

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS7.9Visit JMStudio7.9Visit

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS #4 in 3D Scanning Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Leica

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

• Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS fits best

  Leica terrestrial scan registration teams

• JMStudio fits best

  Free scanner software across devices

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Side by side

Feature	Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS 7.9/10 Visit ↗	JMStudio 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#4 in 3D Scanning Software	#7 in 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Leica terrestrial scan registration teams	Free scanner software across devices
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS 1/4 · JMStudio 3/4
Point-cloud tools	✓	✓
Mesh reconstruction	—	✓ (best)
Real-time capture	—	✓ (best)
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported inputs	BLK360, BLK360 G1, BLK ARC, BLK2FLY, BLK2GO, C-Series, P-Series, RTC360, Leica LGS projects, Pegasus mobile data, Faro FLS/FPR/FWS/Faro Raw, Z+F ZFS/ZFPRJ, PTX, PTS, TXT, LiDAR-compatible devices via Cyclone FIELD 360	3DMakerpro Fox, Toucan, Moose, Seal, Mole, Lynx, and Whale scanners
Supported platforms	Windows 10/11 and Windows Server 2022; Windows-native devices only	Windows 10/11 64-bit; macOS 12/13/14; Android; iOS
Export formats	E57, PTX, PTS, PTG, RCP, LAS, XYZ, SVY, TXT, LGS, LGSx, RAF, JPEG, EXR	STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, RSCAN
Our review
Pros	Guided workflows cover import, optimisation, finalisation and publishing. Imports Leica, Faro, Z+F, Pegasus and other scanner formats. Visual QA, cleaning and reporting support controlled registration 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	Windows-native devices only, with no macOS or Linux coverage. Mesh reconstruction is not included. There is no free plan for evaluating the software.	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	Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS is Windows desktop software for registering, reviewing, cleaning, visualising and publishing 3D point-cloud data. It is designed for teams handling Leica HDS data alongside third-party scanner formats,… 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

• Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS — where it wins

  • Guided workflows cover import, optimisation, finalisation and publishing.
  • Imports Leica, Faro, Z+F, Pegasus and other scanner formats.
  • Visual QA, cleaning and reporting support controlled registration workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-native devices only, with no macOS or Linux coverage.
  • Mesh reconstruction is not included.
  • There is no free plan for evaluating the software.

• 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

• Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS7.9/10 · Paid

  A focused registration and point-cloud publishing tool for Leica-led workflows.

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

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

  Visit 3DMakerproFull verdict →