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3DF Zephyr vs KIRI Engine: catalog facts
3DF ZephyrKIRI Engine

Best for: Turning photo or drone surveys into 3D models and terrain data

Best for: Capturing real objects as 3D models with a phone

Free + paid options

A limited free edition is offered; full versions are paid, with a free trial.

Free + paid options

Free to download; some features require a paid plan.

Windows Android, iOS, Web
  • Combines photogrammetry and laser scans in one application
  • Outputs orthophotos, DTM and DSM as well as meshes
All 4 strengths for 3DF Zephyr
  • Combines photogrammetry and laser scans in one application
  • Outputs orthophotos, DTM and DSM as well as meshes
  • Multi-GPU accelerated reconstruction
  • Free edition available
  • Several capture methods including photogrammetry, LiDAR and Gaussian splatting
  • Can scan shiny and transparent objects
All 4 strengths for KIRI Engine
  • Several capture methods including photogrammetry, LiDAR and Gaussian splatting
  • Can scan shiny and transparent objects
  • Converts Gaussian splats to meshes
  • Works on any smartphone and in the browser
  • Full feature set requires a paid licence
  • Windows only
  • LiDAR features need a LiDAR-equipped iOS device
  • Processing relies on the service rather than your own machine
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source Not open source
License: Proprietary License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for 3DF Zephyr

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for KIRI Engine

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.