| Feature | GOM Inspect 2019 | Modern ZEISS Inspect (2025) | CloudCompare | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free (Legacy) | ~$5,000+ / year | Free | | GD&T | Excellent (Full ISO) | Excellent (More templates) | Primitive (Via plugins) | | CAD Import | STEP, IGES, STL | STEP, IGES, Native CAD (Parasolid) | No native CAD comparison | | Reporting | PDF + 3D PDF | Fully automated WYSIWYG | None (Requires scripting) | | Mesh Editing | Basic (Fill holes, smooth) | Advanced (AI hole filling) | Excellent (Full editing suite) |
Measuring the dimensional accuracy of components produced via laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). Gom Inspect 2019
| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | The Pre-alignment failed. Try manually moving the scan close to the CAD position using the "Move" tools before running the Best Fit. | | Color map is noisy | Your scan data might be noisy. Use Edit > Filter to smooth the point cloud, or check if you are measuring against the wrong mesh. | | "No intersection" error | The software cannot calculate a path between the two objects. Check that your alignment is correct and the objects are not miles apart. | | Feature | GOM Inspect 2019 | Modern