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RealityScan vs 3DF Zephyr: catalog facts
RealityScan	3DF Zephyr
Best for: Turning photos of real objects and places into 3D models	Best for: Turning photo or drone surveys into 3D models and terrain data
Free + paid options The mobile app is free; desktop licensing terms are listed on the site.	Free + paid options A limited free edition is offered; full versions are paid, with a free trial.
Windows, Android, iOS	Windows
Handles both photos and laser scan data GPU-accelerated reconstruction, including AMD GPUs All 4 strengths for RealityScan Handles both photos and laser scan data GPU-accelerated reconstruction, including AMD GPUs Free mobile app for capture on a phone Sample datasets and tutorials	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
Desktop version is for Windows Old RealityCapture pay-per-input licences needed migrating after the legacy server closed	Full feature set requires a paid licence Windows only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
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
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for RealityScan realityscan.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/realityscan-mobile/id1584832280 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for 3DF Zephyr 3dflow.net/3df-zephyr-photogrammetry-software Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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