Terrestrial scanners plus registration and point-cloud software. 6 tools, in our suggested starting order (how we order).
cloudcompare.org
Free (verified)
Open-source 3D point cloud and mesh processing: view, compare, clean and measure.
Best for Anyone handling point clouds on a budget.
Cost Open-source project (stated on site).
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leica-geosystems.com
Paid
Terrestrial 3D laser scanner for fast building and site capture.
Best for Measured building and topo survey teams.
Cost Price not checked.
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faro.com
Paid
Family of terrestrial laser scanners (Core, Premium, Premium Max).
Best for Building, heritage and engineering scanning.
Cost Price not checked.
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geospatial.trimble.com
Paid
Terrestrial laser scanner with automatic calibration and levelling.
Best for Survey firms adding scanning to Trimble workflows.
Cost Price not checked.
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leica-geosystems.com
Paid
Point-cloud registration software for terrestrial scan data.
Best for Scanning teams registering and QA-ing scans.
Cost Price not checked.
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autodesk.com
Paid
Reality-capture software to import, register and clean scans into point clouds for AutoCAD/Civil 3D/Revit.
Best for Surveyors handing point clouds to Autodesk users.
Cost Subscription; price not checked.
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