PIX4Dcatch vs MagiScan

PIX4Dcatch8.9Visit MagiScan8.7Visit

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

• PIX4Dcatch fits best

  Mobile LiDAR and photogrammetry field capture

• MagiScan fits best

  AI mobile scanning and 3D-printing exports

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Side by side

Feature	PIX4Dcatch 8.9/10 Visit ↗	MagiScan 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#3 in AI 3D Scanning Software	#4 in AI 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Mobile LiDAR and photogrammetry field capture	AI mobile scanning and 3D-printing exports
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	iOS, Android	iOS, Android, macOS
Support	Community, Docs	Email
Integrations	8 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PIX4Dcatch 1/4 · MagiScan 0/4
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	Not checked yet
Specs
Capture input	Both	Both
Mobile platforms	Both	Both
Export formats	OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, ZIP	OBJ, STL, FBX, PLY, USDZ, GLB, GLTF
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	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
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	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
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 →	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 →

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

• 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

• PIX4Dcatch8.9/10 · Free plan

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

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• MagiScan8.7/10 · Free plan + paid

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

  Visit MagiScanFull verdict →