Scaniverse vs Structure

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.

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.