MeshInspector vs Structure
MeshInspector
meshinspector.comStructure
structure.ioSide by side
| Figure | MeshInspector | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $16.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 12 |
| Spec score · 3D Scanning Software | 9.1 (#2) | 8.7 (#4) |
| Headquarters | Bothell, Washington, USA | Boulder, Colorado, 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. | The supported-app list includes Structure, Structure Calibrator, Room Capture, Skanect, 3DsizeME and multiple orthotics and prosthetics apps. |
| Support | Paid pricing includes premium support with an advertised priority response of approximately 12 hours, and support is also offered by email. | Structure provides customer support at [email protected] and sales support at [email protected] from its Boulder office. |
| What it does | MeshInspector processes, edits, repairs and inspects meshes, point clouds, volumetric data, lines, distance maps and G-code for printing, inspection and simulation workflows. | Structure provides mobile 3D scanning hardware and software aimed at healthcare workflows such as orthotic fitting, wound measurement, surgical planning and monitoring. |
Plans
MeshInspector
- CommunityFree
- Makers$300 a year
- Professional$790 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Structure
- Structure SDK Developer LicenseFree
- Structure Capture Monthly$19.99 a month
- Structure Capture Monthly$19.99 a month
- Structure SDK Basic$149 a month
- Structure Capture Annual$199 a year
- Structure Capture Yearly (App Store listing)$199 a year
- Structure Capture Yearly$199.99 a year
- Structure SDK Professional$349 a month
- Structure SDK Premium$499 a month
- Structure Sensor 3 for iPad$995, paid once
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.
Structure
Structure builds 3D scanning hardware and software for medical, clinical, and industrial applications. Its technology supports orthotic and prosthetic fitting, wound measurement, surgical planning, and patient monitoring. The Structure Sensor 3 attaches to compatible iPads and provides millimeter depth accuracy for body measurements. Developers can use the Structure SDK for raw depth frames, mesh extraction, foot measurement, and offline licensing; the SDK also supports apps in healthcare, industrial inspection, retail fit-tech, and augmented reality. Structure Capture exports STL, OBJ, and PLY CAD files directly from compatible iPhones and iPads, and includes a Scan Quality Indicator. The SDK detects foot landmarks such as metatarsals, heel point, and arch height. Capture works with specified TrueDepth-enabled iPhones and iPads running iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 or later, and Structure Sensor ST01, ST02, and ST03. A seven-day SDK trial costs nothing. Capture costs $19.99 a month or $199 a year; the Structure Sensor 3 costs $995, paid once. Commercial SDK distribution requires a contract and a quote.