JMStudio vs Polycam

JMStudio is 3DMakerpro’s free software for capturing and processing scans from its Fox, Toucan, Moose, Seal, Mole, Lynx, and Whale scanners. During capture it provides real-time visual feedback, markerless AI tracking, and tracking on complex surfaces. Processing tools include one-click noise removal and geometry optimization, as well as surface refinement and smoothing. JMStudio exports STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, and RSCAN files, and can generate watertight STL files for use in slicing software. It is listed for Windows 10/11 64-bit, macOS 12, 13, and 14, Android, and iOS; mobile scanning can be wireless. Listed minimum desktop requirements are an Intel Core i5 8th generation CPU, 16 GB RAM, and an MX250 GPU with 2 GB VRAM; an NVIDIA 3060 with 4 GB VRAM is recommended. The maker lists compatibility with software ecosystems including Autodesk CAD, Blender, Fusion 360, Cinema 4D, Maya, Rhino, SolidWorks, and ZBrush. Manuals, tutorials, a forum, live chat, and email support are available.

Polycam is AI reality capture software for professionals who document, measure and design. It uses AI-assisted photogrammetry and LiDAR to capture spaces, construction sites, facilities, products and materials in 3D, and it can create shareable 3D object models. Users can generate customizable 2D floor plans; paid plans also list instant 3D and editable 2D floor plans. Drone footage can be processed into expansive 3D models. Polycam is available on Android, iOS and web browsers, though Space Mode scanning is limited to compatible iOS devices. Listed exports include GLTF, OBJ, FBX, DAE, STL, USDZ, point cloud formats and DXF; named workflows include Blender, Unity, SketchUp and Xactimate. Free access has limited space, object and AI captures, with GLTF exports and public link sharing. Basic costs $150 a year, equivalent to $12.50 per month when billed yearly. Seven-day trials are offered with annual Basic and Business plans, but not monthly plans or Enterprise. Business is listed at $400 a year and Enterprise at $1,200 a year.