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Autodesk ReCap ProCloudCompare
Paid

Sold as an Autodesk subscription.

 Free

Free to download and use.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Handles both laser scans and photo-based capture
  • Visualizes large point clouds and meshes
  • Handles both point clouds and meshes
  • Interactive 3D view for inspecting scan data
  • Subscription cost aimed at professionals
  • Most useful within the Autodesk ecosystem
  • Aimed at scan processing rather than general 3D modelling
  • Interface assumes some familiarity with 3D data concepts
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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