Creaform.OS vs RealityScan

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.

RealityScan creates detailed 3D models from images and laser scans using photogrammetry. Its desktop software provides an end-to-end pipeline for high-fidelity photorealistic models and precise point clouds at any scale. Listed tools include cleanup and optimization, image layers, scalable worldbuilding workflows, and workflow automation. RealityScan Mobile adds real-time point-cloud feedback, automatic capture, augmented-reality scaling, camera controls, and masking. Mobile models can be uploaded to Sketchfab or exported to the device for use in other 3D software. The mobile app is free on iOS and Android. Desktop installation requires the Epic Games Launcher and an Epic Games account; listed operating systems include 64-bit Windows 8/8.1/10/11 or Windows Server 2008+, and Ubuntu 24.04 or Fedora 39. Individuals and small businesses below $1 million USD in revenue in the past 12 months, educational institutions, and students can use the product for free. Other seats cost $1,250 a year and include updates for one year. A 30-day trial is available, with tutorials, guides, documentation, sample datasets, and community forums provided.