MagiScan vs MetaScan

MagiScan8.7Visit MetaScan8.5Visit

Higher score MagiScan #4 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.7/10 Free plan + paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MagiScan

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MetaScan #5 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MetaScan

• MagiScan fits best

  AI mobile scanning and 3D-printing exports

• MetaScan fits best

  Simple phone scans with quick previews

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Side by side

Feature	MagiScan 8.7/10 Visit ↗	MetaScan 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#4 in AI 3D Scanning Software	#5 in AI 3D Scanning Software
Best for	AI mobile scanning and 3D-printing exports	Simple phone scans with quick previews
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$9.99/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android, macOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email
Integrations	8 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features MagiScan 0/4 · MetaScan 0/4
Textured mesh output	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Measurement tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Web app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Capture input	Both	Not checked yet
Mobile platforms	Both	Not checked yet
Export formats	OBJ, STL, FBX, PLY, USDZ, GLB, GLTF	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Camera-based scanning plus photo-to-3D and text-to-3D generation Exports OBJ, STL, FBX, PLY, USDZ, GLB, and GLTF Connects with Unity, Blender, slicers, Omniverse, and Minecraft	Guided capture works across iOS and Android without LiDAR Instant previews plus cloud-based HD reconstruction Exports GLB, USDZ, and OBJ with Blender, Unreal, and Unity support
Cons	No unlimited free plan; the free offering is limited to scans Premium and scan-pack options may vary by region The product is focused on mobile capture rather than a desktop-first workflow	Free plan limits the library to 5 scans HD reconstructions and auto-rigs are capped by plan Higher-resolution exports require a paid plan
Our verdict	MagiScan is a mobile AI 3D scanner for artists, designers, engineers, and other creators who want to turn real-world objects, photos, or text prompts into exportable 3D models. Camera-based scanning works through mobile apps on iOS and… Read the review →	MetaScan is a mobile photogrammetry application for turning photos of objects, people, faces, and products into textured 3D models. It is aimed at consumers, creators, product teams, 3D-printing users, and AR, game, and e-commerce… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MagiScan — where it wins

  • Camera-based scanning plus photo-to-3D and text-to-3D generation
  • Exports OBJ, STL, FBX, PLY, USDZ, GLB, and GLTF
  • Connects with Unity, Blender, slicers, Omniverse, and Minecraft

  Where it doesn't

  • No unlimited free plan; the free offering is limited to scans
  • Premium and scan-pack options may vary by region
  • The product is focused on mobile capture rather than a desktop-first workflow

• MetaScan — where it wins

  • Guided capture works across iOS and Android without LiDAR
  • Instant previews plus cloud-based HD reconstruction
  • Exports GLB, USDZ, and OBJ with Blender, Unreal, and Unity support

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits the library to 5 scans
  • HD reconstructions and auto-rigs are capped by plan
  • Higher-resolution exports require a paid plan

• MagiScan8.7/10 · Free plan + paid

  A mobile AI scanner with wide exports, generative tools, and 3D-printing workflows.

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• MetaScan8.5/10 · Free plan

  A simple mobile scanner with quick previews, cloud reconstruction, and focused export limits.

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