Plasticity

Spec sheet

What it does

Plasticity is a desktop direct-modeling CAD application aimed at artists and designers who need solid and surface modeling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Free plan

NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Headquarters

Wilmington, Delaware, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · plasticity.xyz

3D print export

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Animation tools

NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · plasticity.xyz

API and SDKs

The published manual documents Blender and Cinema 4D bridges but does not present a public Plasticity application API or SDK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · doc.plasticity.xyz

Blender integration

The paid plans include a Blender bridge, and the manual documents its setup and use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · doc.plasticity.xyz

Boolean precision

The product performs complex Boolean operations intended to produce watertight results on dense geometry.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Cinema 4D integration

The official manual contains a Cinema 4D Bridge integration section with setup and usage guidance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · doc.plasticity.xyz

Dimensions

Live dimensions can update model geometry while the user edits it.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Direct editing

Users can push, pull and modify existing CAD geometry without maintaining a feature history tree.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Documentation depth

The manual includes command lists, shortcut keys, getting-started material, modeling theory, import/export instructions, integration guides and release notes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · doc.plasticity.xyz

Enterprise security

The EULA says enterprise agreements may provide dedicated support, elevated security, offline or air-gapped licensing and custom integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

File formats

Studio adds IGES, ACIS, Rhino and Windows-only DXF/DWG support to the STEP, OBJ, STL, Parasolid and FBX workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Fillets

Plasticity provides curvature-oriented fillet and edge-control tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Geometry technology

The maker says Plasticity uses the Parasolid geometry kernel and xNURBS technology.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Launch date

Creative Bloq reports that Plasticity launched in 2023.Read 15 Oct 2026 · creativebloq.com

Legal maker

The maker identifies itself in its terms as Plastic Software LLC, located at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

License activation

Indie permits one individual to use up to two computers and Studio permits up to four, with ten activations per license per year stated in the FAQ.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

License type

The EULA grants a proprietary, non-transferable license and prohibits reverse engineering, redistribution, hosting and source-code access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Limit: CADGuide ecosystem

CADGuide lists missing assembly and drawing modules and a smaller community and plugin ecosystem than established CAD products.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cadguide.tools

Limit: Creative Bloq feature scope

Creative Bloq criticizes the lack of parametric tools, limited feature set, difficulty with complex designs and weak rendering capabilities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · creativebloq.com

Limit: SourceForge reviewer

The same SourceForge review cites non-parametric modeling, no live lofting and bugs in new releases as drawbacks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net

Limit: Trustpilot precision and reliability

One Trustpilot reviewer reports difficulty entering exact dimensions and says the software sometimes fails to behave predictably.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Local operation

Terms describe Plasticity as locally installed software and say cloud storage or project hosting is not a core feature.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Mobile support

The FAQ says iPad and Android versions are not supported and are not currently planned.Read 15 Oct 2026 · doc.plasticity.xyz

Notable policy update

The current Terms of Service and EULA were published August 20, 2026 and became effective for customers September 21, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Operating systems

Supported desktop systems are Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, and Ubuntu 22 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Parametric modeling

NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Payment security

Payments are handled by Paddle, and the company says it does not store full payment-card details.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Perpetual licensing

Indie and Studio are perpetual licenses, while updates released after the included 12-month maintenance period require renewal or restart.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Platform access

desktopRead 21 Sep 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Praise: Creative Bloq workflow

Creative Bloq highlights intuitive design, beginner accessibility, strong hard-surface modeling, a simple interface and an affordable perpetual license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · creativebloq.com

Praise: SourceForge reviewer

A verified SourceForge reviewer praises Plasticity's speed, ease of use, dimension accuracy, surfacing and one-time purchase model.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net

Praise: Trustpilot usability

Trustpilot reviewers praise the balance of advanced modeling capability and an accessible interface, including for beginners and young learners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Privacy practice

The privacy policy says project content remains on the user device unless voluntarily shared, while limited device, license and diagnostic data may be collected.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Rating on CADGuide

4.5 out of 5 from 1 expert scoreRead 15 Oct 2026 · cadguide.tools

Rating on Creative Bloq

8 out of 10 from 1 editorial reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · creativebloq.com

Rating on G2

4 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on Trustpilot

3.4 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Render engine

noneRead 21 Sep 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Sculpting tools

NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · plasticity.xyz

System requirements

The maker recommends a modern multi-core CPU, dedicated GPU, at least 16 GB RAM, and an SSD with at least 512 GB free space.Read 15 Oct 2026 · doc.plasticity.xyz

XNURBS surfacing

Studio includes xNURBS tools for creating G2-continuous surface blends.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plasticity.xyz

Plans and prices

Every Plasticity plan and price →

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