
Paying for ReCap Pro just to view a scan?
ReCap Pro is essential for converting files to RCS/RCP for Revit and AutoCAD. But if you need to view, measure, and share point clouds, ATIS.cloud does it better, for less and without an Autodesk license.
Free
trial
19+
formats, no conversion
500 GB
per file
No credit card · No Autodesk license needed
Both tools at a glance

ReCap Pro is Autodesk's point cloud conversion and viewing software. It creates the RCS/RCP files needed by Revit and AutoCAD.
- • Conversion to RCS/RCP for the Autodesk ecosystem
- • Scan-to-mesh (local, from ReCap 2026)
- • ReCap Photo (photogrammetry, requires Flex tokens)
- • Native Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks integration
- • Pricing on request + Flex tokens for cloud services (Autodesk prepaid credits for cloud processing)
ATIS.cloud secures and shares point clouds directly, no pre-conversion, no desktop license.
- 19+ formats accepted natively (E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP, LGSx and more)
- Share by link, client views without Autodesk
- Measurement and annotation in the browser
- Scan vs BIM/IFC comparison (Advance plan)
- Revit plugin to stream scans from ATIS.cloud
ReCap Pro vs ATIS.cloud
| Feature | ReCap Pro | ATIS.cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Point cloud viewing | (desktop) | (browser) |
| RCS/RCP conversion | (not needed) | |
| Share by link | ||
| Measurement & annotation | ||
| Scan-to-mesh | (local, 2026+) | |
| Photogrammetry | (ReCap Photo, Flex tokens) | |
| BIM/IFC comparison | (via Navisworks) | (Advance plan) |
| Input formats | E57, RCS, RCP, PTX, PTS, FLS | E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP, LGSx |
| Installation required | Yes (desktop) | No (browser) |
| Pricing | On request + Flex tokens | Request a quote |
| Revit plugin | Native integration | (cloud streaming) |
| Hosting | Autodesk Cloud (US) | 22+ countries, data sovereignty |
Where ATIS.cloud wins over ReCap
Where ReCap Pro wins
Share by link without Autodesk
Your client doesn't have ReCap? No problem. Send an ATIS.cloud link, they view the 3D scan in their browser.
RCS/RCP conversion
If you must work in Revit or AutoCAD, ReCap Pro is the only tool that converts E57/LAS/PTX to RCS/RCP.
19+ formats without conversion
ATIS.cloud reads E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP, LGSx natively. No need to convert to RCS/RCP.
Local scan-to-mesh
ReCap Pro 2026 converts point clouds to segmented meshes on your machine.
Per-team pricing, not per-seat
ReCap Pro is billed per seat. ATIS.cloud offers per-team pricing (4 or 10 users), significantly cheaper.
ReCap Photo (photogrammetry)
Creates 3D models from photos. Requires Flex tokens.
Built-in BIM/IFC comparison
ReCap can't compare scan vs BIM, you need Navisworks (extra cost). ATIS.cloud Advance includes scan + IFC overlay.
Native Autodesk integration
ReCap is natively integrated in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
Choose ATIS.cloud if...
- Your main need is to view and share scans
- Your clients don't have Autodesk software
- You want per-team pricing (4-10 users), not per-seat
- You work with varied formats (not just RCS/RCP)
- Data sovereignty matters
Keep ReCap Pro if...
- • You must convert files to RCS/RCP for Revit/AutoCAD
- • You use ReCap Photo for photogrammetry
- • You need local scan-to-mesh
- • You're 100% in the Autodesk ecosystem
Using ReCap and ATIS.cloud together
Both tools complement each other in a Revit workflow.
Use ReCap Pro to convert scans to RCS/RCP (for Revit/AutoCAD)
Upload original files (E57, LAS) to ATIS.cloud
Share with clients, no Autodesk license needed on their end
Use ATIS.cloud for quick viewing and BIM/IFC comparison
What our customers say
Discover why over 2,600+ companies trust us.
"ATIS.cloud allowed us to reduce delivery time by 2 hours per project. Our clients can view scans immediately."2h saved per deliverable
James
Licensed Surveyor, Horizon Surveying
"The interface is intuitive and comparing with our BIM models has become child's play. A real productivity gain."+40% productivity
Sarah
BIM Manager, Arcadia Construction Group
"We were able to abandon our expensive on-premise solution. ATIS.cloud is much more accessible and simpler."Affordable pricing
Michael
Technical Director, Meridian Industries
"Sharing has revolutionized how we work with our clients. No need to explain how to install an application anymore."0 client friction
Emma
Heritage Manager, Atlas Heritage Foundation
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FAQ: ReCap Pro Alternative
Not entirely, both tools cover different needs.
Keep ReCap Pro for:
- Converting files to RCS/RCP (essential for Revit and AutoCAD)
- Local scan-to-mesh (from ReCap 2026)
- Photogrammetry with ReCap Photo
Use ATIS.cloud for:
- Online viewing of files up to 500 GB
- Link sharing without Autodesk license on the client side
- Scan vs BIM/IFC comparison
For many professionals, ATIS.cloud replaces ReCap for viewing and sharing at a lower cost.
View and share scans without an Autodesk license.
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