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Enscape vs RealityScan

Enscape logo

Enscape

CAD

Real-time rendering plugin

From
$85/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RealityScan logo

RealityScan

CAD

The photogrammetry engine formerly called RealityCapture, free below a one million dollar revenue line

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only RealityScan has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Enscape limited advanced render controls compared to professional rendering engines like V-Ray; RealityScan the free tier is bounded by company revenue rather than by usage, so a business crossing one million US dollars of turnover acquires a per-seat cost overnight for software its workflow now depends on
  • They diverge on capability: Enscape covers Real-time rendering, RealityScan covers Photogrammetric reconstruction.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Enscape and RealityScan actually diverge.

Attributes where Enscape and RealityScan differ
AttributeEnscapeRealityScan
Starting price$85/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownFree below a revenue threshold, then per seat per year
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Founded2014Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (CAD).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Enscape

  • Real-time rendering
  • VR walkthrough
  • One-click sync
  • Asset library
  • Video export
  • Web standalone
  • Revit
  • SketchUp

Only in RealityScan

  • Photogrammetric reconstruction
  • Laser scan fusion
  • Ground control points
  • Texturing and unwrapping
  • Command line interface
  • Unreal Engine path
  • Component alignment control

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Enscape

  • Design reviewnot RealityScan
  • Client walkthroughsnot RealityScan
  • VR presentationsnot RealityScan

RealityScan

  • A two-person heritage survey practice under the revenue threshold that can now run professional photogrammetry at no licence costnot Enscape
  • A film or games asset team scanning props and environments at very high image counts where processing speed decides the schedulenot Enscape
  • A survey firm combining terrestrial laser scans with drone photography and needing both aligned in a single reconstructionnot Enscape
  • A construction reality-capture operator producing meshes for Unreal-based client visualisation from the same source imagerynot Enscape

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Enscape

  • Limited advanced render controls compared to professional rendering engines like V-Ray
  • Occasional performance issues with complex scenes containing many assets
  • Most premium 3D assets are paid; limited free content library
  • Render fidelity limited by real-time rendering constraints; not suitable for photorealistic final production renders

RealityScan

  • The free tier is bounded by company revenue rather than by usage, so a business crossing one million US dollars of turnover acquires a per-seat cost overnight for software its workflow now depends on
  • New perpetual licences are no longer sold, so an organisation that deliberately avoided subscription software has no route in; existing perpetual holders keep their version but stop receiving updates unless they accept the current terms
  • It is Windows only and needs an NVIDIA CUDA capable GPU, which excludes macOS studios and makes the real cost of adoption a workstation purchase rather than a licence
  • The rename from RealityCapture to RealityScan in 2025 means tutorials, forum answers and third party pipeline documentation are split across two names and several licensing regimes, and much of it is now wrong about price
  • The interface assumes photogrammetry knowledge; alignment failures, control point placement and reconstruction region setup are not guided, so a team without an experienced operator produces poor models quickly rather than good ones slowly

Pricing, plan by plan

Enscape

$85/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Enscape review.

RealityScan

Free
  • Free tierFree
    • For individuals and companies with annual revenue under 1,000,000 USD
    • Full application, no metered input charges
    • Epic account required
  • RealityScan seat$1250/year
    • Required once annual revenue exceeds 1,000,000 USD
    • Per seat, per year
    • Commercial use without output restrictions
  • Unreal Engine subscription$1850/year
    • Per seat per year
    • Includes RealityScan and Twinmotion
    • For teams that also need Unreal Engine for non-game commercial use

Which should you pick?

Choose Enscape if

  • You need real-time rendering.
  • You work on Windows, macOS.
  • You also want vr walkthrough.
Enscape review

Choose RealityScan if

  • You need photogrammetric reconstruction.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want laser scan fusion.
RealityScan review

Questions people ask

Is Enscape or RealityScan better?
Neither clearly leads. Enscape starts at $85/month and RealityScan at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Enscape or RealityScan?
RealityScan has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $85/month for Enscape and Free for RealityScan.
Does Enscape or RealityScan run on more platforms?
Enscape runs on Windows, macOS. RealityScan runs on Windows.
Can I use RealityScan for free?
Yes. RealityScan has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Enscape starts at $85/month.
What is Enscape best used for?
Enscape is most often used for design review, client walkthroughs, vr presentations. Of those, design review and client walkthroughs are not what RealityScan is typically brought in for.
What can Enscape do that RealityScan cannot?
Enscape covers Real-time rendering, VR walkthrough, One-click sync, Asset library. RealityScan covers Photogrammetric reconstruction, Laser scan fusion, Ground control points, Texturing and unwrapping.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Enscape: What CAD software does Enscape integrate with?

Enscape is a plugin that integrates with Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, ArchiCAD, and Vectorworks for seamless real-time rendering within these tools.

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RealityScan: Is RealityCapture still called that?

No. Epic rebranded it to RealityScan with version 2.0 in 2025. It is the same engine and the same team.

Enscape: What is the pricing for Enscape?

Enscape 3D starts at $85 per month (approximately $87.30 in the USA). A free trial without requiring a credit card is available.

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RealityScan: Who gets it free?

Individuals and companies with annual revenue under one million US dollars. Above that, a seat is 1,250 US dollars per year.

Enscape: Does Enscape support VR walkthroughs?

Yes. One-click VR walkthroughs for immersive virtual reality experiences is one of Enscape's key features, enabling interactive VR presentations.

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RealityScan: Can I still buy a perpetual licence?

Not for new purchases. Existing perpetual licences remain valid for the version owned, with updates only under the current terms.

Enscape: What 3D assets does Enscape provide?

Enscape includes a library of thousands of high-quality 3D assets including furniture, plants, vehicles, and people, optimized for performance. Most assets are included with the subscription, though some premium content requires additional purchase.

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RealityScan: Does the free version restrict output?

No output metering or watermarking; the restriction is on who qualifies, based on company revenue, not on what you export.

Enscape: Does Enscape support GPU acceleration?

Yes. Enscape supports NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) for GPU-accelerated rendering and improved performance on complex scenes.

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Enscape: Can Enscape handle large or complex scenes?

Enscape prioritizes real-time speed over advanced render controls, which means very complex scenes may experience performance limitations. For maximum rendering fidelity and control, tools like V-Ray or Corona may be preferable.

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