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Source-verified head-to-head
CR-Scan Otter vs Pika
Which one should you buy? Start with the job and capture workflow, then use the specification table to confirm the fit. No hands-on test is claimed.
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CHOOSE CR-SCAN OTTER FOR
ORAll-round value
Shortlist CR-Scan Otter for all-round value. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.
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Portable capture
Shortlist Pika for portable hybrid scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.
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Which workflow favors which scanner?
Match the minimum object size and close-range capture mode.
Wide-area tracking and working distance matter more here.
Prioritizes edges, surface adaptability and part workflow.
Both capture quality and mesh cleanup determine usefulness.
Standalone processing or wireless capture reduces field equipment.
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Manufacturer specifications
Side-by-side
FeatureCR-Scan OtterPika
Price guideObserved from $719; pricing changesPrice not yet independently verified
Claimed accuracyUp to 0.02 mmUp to 0.03 mm laser / 0.1 mm NIR
Claimed resolution0.05–2 mm0.1–2 mm laser / 0.15–2 mm NIR
Claimed scan speedUp to 20 fpsPC: up to 110 fps laser / 30 fps NIR; phone: up to 40 / 20 fps
Claimed working distance110–1000 mm160–400 mm laser / 140–1000 mm NIR
Claimed object range10 mm to 2,000 mm objectsMinimum: 10 mm cube laser / 150 mm cube NIR; up to 2,000 mm objects
Claimed light sourceDual NIR structured light7 parallel blue lasers + NIR
Claimed markerlessYesYes — Marker-free laser requires wired PC mode; NIR uses geometry/texture tracking
Claimed wirelessNoYes — Supported device required; iOS does not support wired connection
Claimed standaloneNoNo — A connected phone, tablet or computer is required
Claimed weight390 g260 g
Claimed systemsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Android, iOS
Claimed exportsSTL, OBJ, PLYSTL, OBJ, PLY, ASC
Specifications are manufacturer claims checked against the sources above. Optical modes and test conditions may differ, so similar-looking numbers are not automatically equivalent.
Best fit
CR-Scan Otter
Shortlist CR-Scan Otter for all-round value. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.
MAIN LIMITATIONLaser scanning of glossy metal
Best fit
Pika
Shortlist Pika for portable hybrid scanning. Check the required object, capture mode and final output before choosing.
MAIN LIMITATIONUsers expecting a fully standalone workflow
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Questions answered
Before you choose
Should I buy CR-Scan Otter or Pika?
Choose CR-Scan Otter when all-round value matters most. Choose Pika when portable capture is the priority.
Does the lower accuracy number guarantee a better scan?
No. Optical mode, object surface, tracking, calibration and scan technique can matter more than a best-case single-frame number.