MeshInspector vs Scaniverse
MeshInspector
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| Figure | MeshInspector | Scaniverse |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D Scanning Software | 9.1 (#2) | 7.8 (#14) |
| Headquarters | Bothell, Washington, USA | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | The MeshInspector Web Suite page says it can integrate a viewer and tools into a customer platform and work with AWS and Azure servers. | Scaniverse VPS maps can be used to build VPS experiences with Niantic Spatial SDK 4.0. |
| Intended users | The site describes workflows for engineers, service bureaus, dental labs and scanning professionals, and identifies additive manufacturing, reverse engineering and digital dentistry as use cases. | The new Scaniverse experience is described as being for organizations that need large-area scanning, VPS-enabled locations, and team workflows for production spatial applications. |
| Purpose | MeshInspector processes 3D data for mesh repair, scan transformation and quality inspection, including workflows for printing, simulation and manufacturing. | Scaniverse captures, reconstructs, and localizes physical environments for 3D digital twins and spatial workflows. |
| Support | Paid pricing includes premium support with an advertised priority response of approximately 12 hours, and support is also offered by email. | Niantic Spatial directs users with questions to [email protected] and offers dedicated support with SLAs on Enterprise. |
Plans
MeshInspector
- CommunityFree
- Makers$300 a year
- Professional$790 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
MeshInspector
MeshInspector processes 3D data for mesh repair, scan transformation, and quality inspection in printing, simulation, and manufacturing workflows. It handles meshes, point clouds, volumetric data, lines, distance maps, and G-code, and supports model import and export. Tools include STL editing and repair, mesh conversion, inspection measurements, distance comparisons, segmentation, and CT/MRI scan inspection.
The free Community plan includes viewing, basic mesh and point-cloud editing, basic repair, and measurements. Makers costs $300 a year per user and adds one-click repair, advanced editing, basic inspection, and alignment tools. Professional costs $790 a year per user and adds batch repair, lattice generation, point-cloud and CT/MRI-to-mesh workflows, QC reports, advanced measurements, and Python automation. Its 30-day Professional trial does not require a credit card; afterward, the account moves to Community. Web files are processed and stored in browser local memory, while desktop files are handled and stored locally. The product describes workflows for engineers, service bureaus, dental labs, and scanning professionals.
Scaniverse
Scaniverse turns scans of physical environments into assets for 3D digital twins and spatial workflows. Teams can capture different parts of a site with the mobile app, then upload scans for processing into VPS maps, meshes, and Gaussian splats. The service runs on Android, iOS, and web, and its web app accepts raw.insv files from Insta360 X5 and X4 cameras. Exports include FBX, SPZ, and PLY, with USDZ available on Plus. VPS maps can support experiences built with Niantic Spatial SDK 4.0. The Free plan provides 20,000 credits per month and up to five organization users. Plus costs $20/mo or $200/yr; Pro costs $50/mo or $500/yr. Creating Gaussian splats from 360° video requires Plus or Pro and takes place through Scaniverse Web. Commercial rights, including resale, require Pro or an Enterprise contract. Niantic recommends iPhone 13 or newer and says LiDAR devices provide the best results.