Creaform.OS vs Qlone

Creaform.OS is integrated operating software supplied with Creaform 3D measuring and scanning devices. It supports Creaform scanners, optical CMMs, and probe or photogrammetry workflows, with real-time capture, mesh reconstruction, and exports to IGES, STEP, and DXF on Windows 11. Its interface, embedded content, tools, and tutorials are intended to help users learn scanners and optical CMMs. The Metrology Suite adds Scan-to-CAD, Inspection, Automation, and Dynamic Tracking modules. Scan-to-CAD extracts features and supports CAD modeling from scan data for product development, reverse engineering, and additive manufacturing. Inspection handles dimensional quality checks. Automation provides a digital-twin environment for automated measurement and quality control. Dynamic Tracking measures multiple objects’ positions and orientations over time for assembly monitoring and robot calibration. Creaform.OS Viewer is a free download for viewing meshes, inspection programs, and results. The main software is paid with pricing on request.

Qlone is a 3D scanner app for creating, editing and exporting models from real objects, available on iOS and macOS. Scanning can use a printable Qlone mat or mat-free AR and Photo modes; Photo mode supports 4K images. Editing tools can fill mesh holes, blur texture imperfections, simplify meshes, smooth or erase sections, and sculpt models. Export formats include OBJ, STL, FBX, GLB, PLY and X3D, with USDZ listed for iOS. The app also supports direct uploads to Sketchfab, i.materialise, Shapeways, Snapchat Lens Studio and CGTrader. Models can be shared as MP4 or GIF videos through iMessage, WhatsApp and other social platforms. The maker says mat-free scans are processed through Qlone Cloud and that it does not store or view users’ models; scans made with the mat are processed on the phone in real time. LiDAR is not required. The app is free to download, but premium export, animated AR view and 4K scanning require an upgrade. Premium Features costs 19.99 USD one-time and includes 50 cloud credits for mat-free scans.