Leica Cyclone 3DR vs RIEGL RiSCAN PRO

Leica Cyclone 3DR is Windows desktop software for converting point cloud data into 3D models and deliverables. Its workflows cover inspection, modelling and meshing, with tools for cleaning data and automating processing through AI classification and scripting. Users can build 2D and 3D models, meshes and textures, inspect reality-capture data and generate reports. Scan2Verify creates prefilled QA/QC reports from scan data. PRO Edition packages add specialised tools for AEC, Survey and Plant industries.

The software works with Cyclone FIELD 360, Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS, Hexagon GeoCloud and downstream products such as CloudWorx. Listed formats include LGS/LGSx, E57, LAS/LAZ, IFC, RVT, FBX, DWG and DXF, though some depend on the license. The 2024.0 release notes specify 64-bit Windows 10 (Build 1809) or Windows 11. Leica recommends at least 16 GB RAM for regular desktop workflows, and 32 GB plus a supported NVIDIA GPU for auto-classification. A companion Free Viewer supports viewing and basic inspection tasks without using a full Cyclone 3DR license.

RIEGL RiSCAN PRO is operating and processing software for terrestrial laser scanning projects on Windows 11. It supports data acquisition, visualization, and processing for RIEGL VZ-Line and VZ-i series scanners, with real-time field streaming and automated batch processing. Point-cloud tools cover automatic registration, multi-station adjustment, filtering, merging, colorization, meshing, and volume calculation, plus volume measurement. Data from multiple sensors, including external cameras, can be combined into colorized point clouds with added attributes. Projects can be exported in formats including .e57, .las, .laz, .obj, .stl, .dxf, .csv, .pts, and .ptx. A documented XML project structure supports transfer to third-party post-processing software. Plugins include RiPANO, LIS GeoTec, LIS TreeAnalyzer, and an AI anonymizer for faces and license plates. Listed applications include façade measurement, as-built surveying, forestry, topography, archaeology, and city modeling. Pricing is on request, and downloads are restricted to RIEGL customers.