Alternative · i-CAT Vision / Tx STUDIO
A browser alternative to i-CAT Vision
i-CAT Vision and Tx STUDIO are the desktop viewers shipped with i-CAT CBCT scanners. CBCTHub opens the same DICOM in any browser and adds patient sharing, live consults and a free plan.
What is i-CAT Vision / Tx STUDIO?
i-CAT Vision is the original desktop viewer for i-CAT CBCT scanners (Imaging Sciences International, now part of KaVo). Tx STUDIO is the more modern treatment planning workstation aimed at implant and surgical workflows.
What i-CAT / Tx STUDIO does well
- ✓Tight fit with i-CAT FLX, 17-19 and Precise scanners
- ✓Tx STUDIO covers implant planning and simulation
- ✓Well-established in US orthodontic and surgical practices
- ✓Good 3D visualization with familiar interface
Things to weigh before picking i-CAT
- •Windows-only, per-workstation install
- •License bundled with i-CAT scanner purchase
- •Sharing with patients is not the product focus
- •Not cross-platform (Mac, iPad, phone)
Why choose CBCTHub instead
- →Opens i-CAT DICOM in any browser — no install, no Windows required
- →Sharing to patient or dentist via WhatsApp or email link
- →Live streaming for remote consults
- →Scanner-agnostic — works if you later change CBCT brands
- →Free plan, flat subscription
CBCTHub vs i-CAT Vision at a glance
| Feature | CBCTHub | i-CAT Vision / Tx STUDIO |
|---|---|---|
| Install required | No — browser | Yes — Windows |
| Scanner support | Any DICOM | Best with i-CAT |
| Patient sharing via link | Built-in | Not native |
| Implant planning | Measurements | Full module (Tx STUDIO) |
| Mac / iPad | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
Using CBCTHub alongside i-CAT
Keep i-CAT Vision or Tx STUDIO for acquisition and deep implant planning. Use CBCTHub as the mobile, shareable front-end — the same DICOM opens in both.
FAQ
Does CBCTHub open i-CAT DICOM?
Yes. i-CAT exports standard DICOM, which CBCTHub reads directly.
Is Tx STUDIO needed to use CBCTHub?
No. CBCTHub works standalone.
Can I view scans on iPad?
Yes — Safari on iPad renders the viewer fully.
How much does CBCTHub cost?
Free plan available, Pro from $20/mo. See pricing for details.
See CBCTHub in action
Upload a CBCT, share with a patient, and explore every tool in the free plan.
Try CBCTHub free →