PIX4Dcatch vs Artec Studio

PIX4Dcatch8.9Visit Artec Studio8.2Visit

Higher score PIX4Dcatch #3 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PIX4D

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Artec Studio #7 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Artec Studio

• PIX4Dcatch fits best

  Mobile LiDAR and photogrammetry field capture

• Artec Studio fits best

  Professional scanner and scan-to-CAD workflows

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Side by side

Feature	PIX4Dcatch 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Artec Studio 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.2
Ranking	#3 in AI 3D Scanning Software	#7 in AI 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Mobile LiDAR and photogrammetry field capture	Professional scanner and scan-to-CAD workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$480/user/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	iOS, Android	Windows
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	8 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PIX4Dcatch 1/4 · Artec Studio 1/4
Textured mesh output	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Measurement tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Web app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Capture input	Both	Not checked yet
Mobile platforms	Both	Not checked yet
Export formats	OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, ZIP	OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, Disney PTEX, E57, XYZRGB, USD, USDZ, PTX, BTX, XYZ, RCP, CSV, DXF, XML, STEP, IGES, X_T
Our review
Pros	Combines photogrammetry, LiDAR, GPS, and RTK device connectivity Supports measurements, GCPs, live meshes, volumes, and AR overlays Exports to OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, and ZIP project data	Supports scanner capture, photogrammetry, point clouds, and mesh processing Includes reverse engineering, inspection, measurement, and deviation analysis Offers workflow scripting, command-line processing, and an SDK/API
Cons	Some scanning-kit compatibility notes are limited to iOS devices Advanced cloud collaboration requires the PIX4Dcatch Pro + PIX4Dcloud Pro tier The broader workflow depends on compatible PIX4D or survey hardware integrations	Runs on Windows 10 x64 and Windows 11 only The trial does not allow project saving or export Lite plans do not support 3D scanning
Our verdict	PIX4Dcatch is a mobile 3D scanning application for surveyors, civil engineers, construction teams, utilities professionals, and forensic users. It captures imagery, positional information, and LiDAR data on supported Apple devices to… Read the review →	Artec Studio is a Windows-based application for 3D scanner capture, photogrammetry, model processing, measurement, inspection, and export. It supports Artec structured-light, LiDAR, and target-based laser scanners, along with photos,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PIX4Dcatch — where it wins

  • Combines photogrammetry, LiDAR, GPS, and RTK device connectivity
  • Supports measurements, GCPs, live meshes, volumes, and AR overlays
  • Exports to OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, and ZIP project data

  Where it doesn't

  • Some scanning-kit compatibility notes are limited to iOS devices
  • Advanced cloud collaboration requires the PIX4Dcatch Pro + PIX4Dcloud Pro tier
  • The broader workflow depends on compatible PIX4D or survey hardware integrations

• Artec Studio — where it wins

  • Supports scanner capture, photogrammetry, point clouds, and mesh processing
  • Includes reverse engineering, inspection, measurement, and deviation analysis
  • Offers workflow scripting, command-line processing, and an SDK/API

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows 10 x64 and Windows 11 only
  • The trial does not allow project saving or export
  • Lite plans do not support 3D scanning

• PIX4Dcatch8.9/10 · Free plan

  A field-focused mobile scanner combining LiDAR, photogrammetry, positioning, and 3D exports.

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• Artec Studio8.2/10 · 30-day trial

  Deep scan-to-CAD and inspection workflows for professional Windows users.

  Visit Artec StudioFull verdict →