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Laser scanning and point clouds

Terrestrial scanners plus registration and point-cloud software. 6 tools, in our suggested starting order (how we order).

CloudCompare

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.

Open source

Cost Open-source project (stated on site).

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Source · checked 15 Oct 2026

Leica RTC360

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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Source · checked 15 Oct 2026

FARO Focus

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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Source (via web search; direct fetch redirected) · checked 15 Oct 2026

Trimble X9

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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Source · checked 15 Oct 2026

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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Source · checked 15 Oct 2026

Autodesk ReCap Pro

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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Source (via web search; direct fetch blocked) · checked 15 Oct 2026

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