FARO Sphere XG
5.8/10FARO Sphere XG is a cloud platform where construction, operations and geospatial teams process, view, measure and share point clouds, 360 photos and BIM models.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
FARO Sphere XG is FARO's cloud platform for reality capture data. FARO announced it in October 2023, and it replaced the HoloBuilder brand. It takes data from FARO stationary scanners such as Focus, from the Orbis mobile scanner, from iPhone LiDAR and from 360 degree cameras. That data goes to the cloud for automatic processing. Teams can then view, measure, mark up and share point clouds, 360 photos and georeferenced 3D or BIM models in one browser workspace. Captures are pinned to floor plans and organised by date, so teams can track progress over time, compare scans side by side, and check as-built conditions against design models to spot clashes or deviations. The FARO Stream mobile app pre-registers Orbis scans on site and uploads them straight to Sphere XG, which cuts down on failed registrations and repeat site visits. The best fit is general contractors, owners and survey or engineering firms that already use FARO hardware and want one place for project records that remote stakeholders can reach. FARO sells it in packages rather than at public prices. The packages are Project (360 progress management, the JobWalk app, markups and TimeTravel), Enterprise (multiple projects, a dashboard, tiered user management, single sign-on and a customer success manager) and Point Cloud Management. You have to contact FARO for a quote. Security is backed by a SOC 2 Type 2 examination that A-LIGN carried out on FARO Sphere and HoloBuilder. The main limitation is how closely it is tied to the FARO ecosystem. Third-party integrations are not well documented, there is no public pricing, and it offers few industrial asset-management functions such as work orders or maintenance.
Our Rating
Industrial & Infrastructure Software5.9/10
Project Management5.8/10
Who FARO Sphere XG is best for
Good fit
Its floor plan progress tracking, 360 jobsite capture and record-keeping for disputes are aimed at construction projects.
Teams can align georeferenced models with point clouds to check for deviations and clashes.
The Enterprise package adds multi-project dashboards, single sign-on and tiered user management.
Less suited
FARO markets it to operations and facility teams for remote site visibility.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- It accepts data from FARO terrestrial and mobile scanners, from iPhone LiDAR and from 360 cameras, so mixed capture methods end up in one cloud project.
- The Stream app pre-registers Orbis scans in the field, which reduces failed registrations and repeat site visits.
- Scans are placed on floor plans and sorted by date, which suits progress documentation and dispute records.
- A SOC 2 Type 2 examination by A-LIGN covers FARO Sphere and HoloBuilder.
- Capterra reviewers give it a high average rating and mention responsive customer support.
Cons
- There is no public pricing. Every package needs a custom quote from FARO.
- It works best with FARO hardware, and third-party integrations are not well documented.
- Some reviewers say the editing layout is hard to navigate, and others say pricing could be better.
- It has no maintenance, work-order or asset-registry functions for industrial operations.
Key Features
FARO Sphere XG Pricing
Enterprise
- Single sign-on
- Multi-project management
- Multi-tiered user management
- Enterprise progress dashboard
- Dedicated customer success manager
Point Cloud Management
- Side-by-side point cloud comparison
- 360 photos and point clouds in one platform
- Upload, view, share and measure point clouds
Project
- Progress management
- JobWalk app and Planner
- Capture, place and annotate 360 photos
- Integrations, markups, TimeTravel, SpeedMode
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. HoloBuilder's site describes Sphere XG as the platform formerly called HoloBuilder, and new subscriptions now go to Sphere XG.
FARO does not publish prices. Its packages are tailored to project size, duration and requirements, so you need to contact FARO for a quote. Third-party listings quote a starting price of around 125 USD per month, but FARO has not confirmed this.
FARO's product page links to a trial, and software directories list a free trial. There is no free plan.
It supports FARO stationary scanners, the Orbis mobile scanner, iPhone LiDAR and 360 degree cameras, and it can import industry-standard file formats.
FARO completed a SOC 2 Type 2 examination, carried out by A-LIGN, that covers FARO Sphere and HoloBuilder.
Single sign-on is part of the Enterprise package, along with multi-tiered user management and a dedicated customer success manager.
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