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What it is

Glovius is a CAD viewer for opening, measuring, analyzing, comparing and exporting part, assembly and drawing files. It supports CATIA V5/V6, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, STEP, DWG, DXF, IGES and JT. Analysis tools include thickness, collision and draft analysis, plus projected-area and section-area tools. Glovius Cloud lets users view models in a browser without installation, share files by link and embed models in websites; it can also synchronize with Dropbox. Free mobile apps are available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets. Export options include STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images and PowerPoint. The Windows viewer runs on Windows 10 or 11 and requires at least 4GB RAM. A free plan and 15-day trial are listed. Paid options include packs at $15, paid once, $45, paid once and $91, paid once, and annual plans at 299.00 USD, 399.00 USD and $549 a year.

Spec sheet

What it does
Glovius is a CAD viewer for inspecting, measuring, analyzing, comparing, reporting on, and exporting engineering models without a full CAD authoring license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Trial
Windows offers a full-featured 15-day evaluation license, activated after installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
API
The current store FAQ explicitly says Glovius does not offer an API for customization or integration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Integrations
The store FAQ names Dropbox syncing as a cloud capability but says Glovius does not support PLM or ERP integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Mobile apps
The iOS and Android apps provide model viewing, measurements, sections, reports, snapshots, comments, and freehand markups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Support
Glovius provides online help, release notes, licensing documentation, FAQs and support by email at [email protected].Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Analysis tools
Glovius provides thickness analysis, collision detection, draft analysis, projected area and section area tools.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Cloud
Glovius Cloud runs in a browser, needs no installation, syncs with Dropbox, supports link sharing and website embedding, and converts models online.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Cloud viewer
Glovius Cloud lets users view CAD files in a browser without installation, share files by link and embed models in websites.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Company profile
LinkedIn’s HCL Glovius showcase lists Pune, Maharashtra as headquarters, 10,001+ employees, and 1991 as the founding year.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size estimate
SignalHire lists Geometric Americas Inc. headquarters in Troy, Michigan and estimates 200–500 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · signalhire.com
Comparison
Glovius compares model revisions and can highlight geometry, product-structure, PMI, and attribute differences.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Data access terms
The end-user agreement says the software is owned by HCL and that Dropbox access is subject to Dropbox terms and privacy policies.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Developer entity
Google Play identifies Geometric Americas, Inc. as the Android developer and lists a Troy, Michigan address.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Documentation and support
Official support provides online help, FAQs, video tutorials, release notes, licensing instructions, and email support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Dropbox integration
Glovius Cloud can link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Engineering analysis
The product includes collision detection, wall-thickness analysis, draft-angle analysis, projected-area calculations, and mass/property analysis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Export formats
Glovius can export CAD data to formats including STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images and PowerPoint.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Floating licenses
A floating license is installed on a server, can be used by one person at a time and may be borrowed for 7 days.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Industries
Glovius is used in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, medical and high-tech industries.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Languages
The Windows product documentation lists English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Licence
The EULA identifies HCL Technologies Limited as the software licensor and governs installation and use, indicating proprietary licensing rather than open source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
License machine limit
One Glovius subscription license works on only one machine.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Limit: account and cloud dependency
Google Play complaints say users are asked to register or upload files to Glovius Cloud even when they only want to open local phone files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: advanced workflows
The same independent comparison says advanced sectioning and exploded-view workflows are less complete than in dedicated tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gitnux.org
Limit: authoring
An independent CAD-viewer comparison says Glovius is optimized for viewing and review, so parametric geometry changes require another CAD system.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zipdo.co
Limit: browser performance
The independent comparison warns that large or complex assemblies can stress interactive browser navigation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · zipdo.co
Limit: format coverage
A Google Play reviewer reports that GLB/glTF files failed before upload.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Measurement
Measurement tools cover linear, angular, and radial dimensions, with assistive selection for model entities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Notable update
Google Play records Android version 9.0.3 updated on March 22, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Ownership history
HCL announced its agreement to acquire the operating business of Geometric Limited in April 2016.Read 15 Oct 2026 · hcltech.com
Praise: ease of use
The sole G2 reviewer describes Glovius as lightweight, user-friendly, and able to view multiple CAD and neutral formats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: large-model viewing
A Google Play reviewer reports that the app opened a very large assembly quickly and allowed smooth zooming, rotation, panning, and component hiding.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: review workflow
An independent 2026 comparison credits Glovius with model-tree navigation, measurement, section inspection, and markup tied to model context.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gitnux.org
Product purpose
Glovius is a modern CAD viewer for viewing, measuring, analyzing, comparing and exporting CAD part, assembly and drawing files.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Rating on G2
4.0 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Google Play
2.4 out of 5 from 740 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Reporting and export
Reports include BOM CSV/PDF, 3D reports, and PowerPoint presentations; exports include images, STL, 3D HTML, 3D PDF, STEP, IGES, Parasolid, and 3MF depending on license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
SDK/extensibility
An HCL openness document describes a plugin architecture, C++/STL/OpenGL bindings, and SDK and MVC-interface documentation for extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cdn.glovius.com
Sectioning
Dynamic section tools cut models along standard or custom planes and support multiple sections with hatching.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Security declaration
Google Play’s developer disclosure says the Android app collects no data, encrypts data in transit, and supports deletion requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Supported formats
The Windows viewer supports CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, Pro/ENGINEER, STEP, IGES, and JT files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
System requirements
The download page lists Windows 10 or 11 and at least 4GB RAM; the FAQ recommends 8GB and a 1280×1024-or-higher, 32-bit-color display.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Viewing
Users can inspect geometry, product structure, attributes, PMI/GD&T, hide or isolate components, change display modes, and explode assemblies.Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Windows requirements
The Windows version runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11 with a minimum of 4GB RAM.Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com

Plans and prices

Glovius Daily Pack $15, paid once ~~$20~~ $15 24-hour validity · 4 usage hours · 20GB storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Glovius Weekly Pack $45, paid once ~~$60~~ $45 7-day validity · 20 usage hours · 20GB storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Glovius Monthly Pack $91, paid once ~~$130~~ $91 30-day validity · 80 usage hours · 20GB storage Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Glovius Lite $299 a year ~~$360~~ $299/year 3D viewing · 2D DWG/DXF viewing · STL/image export Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Glovius $399 a year ~~$480~~ $399/year CATIA/NX/Creo/JT viewing · measurement · sectioning · comparison · 3D PDF/HTML export Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Glovius Plus $549 a year ~~$720~~ $549/year Advanced STEP/IGES/Parasolid/3MF export · collision · thickness · draft analysis Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Glovius $995, paid once 1 Perpetual Nodelocked License (Save 17%) Permanent node-locked license · Glovius feature set Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Glovius perpetual $995, paid once ~~$1195~~ $995; nodelocked or floating options Permanent Windows license · one nodelocked or floating configuration Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Glovius Plus $1,095, paid once 1 Perpetual Nodelocked License (Save 31%) Permanent node-locked license · advanced export features Read 1 Oct 2026 · glovius.com
Glovius Plus perpetual $1,095, paid once ~~$1595~~ $1095; nodelocked or floating options Permanent Windows license · advanced export and analysis Read 15 Oct 2026 · glovius.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports a broad range of CAD formats.
  • Includes thickness, collision and draft analysis.
  • Browser viewing, link sharing and model embedding.
  • Free apps for iPhone, iPad and Android.
  • Exports to formats including PDF and PowerPoint.

Limits

  • Windows version requires Windows 10 or 11.
  • Windows viewer trial lasts 15 days.
  • One subscription license works on one machine.
  • Floating license serves one person at a time.

Who it suits

Glovius suits people who need to inspect or exchange CAD files across supported formats, including on mobile or in a browser. Its analysis, comparison and export tools may also suit teams working with CAD data in listed industries such as manufacturing, automotive and aerospace.

Verdict

Glovius combines multi-format CAD viewing with measurement, analysis, comparison and export tools. Check the supported formats, Windows requirements and license limits against your workflow before choosing a plan.

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