3D-Tool vs Glovius
3D-Tool
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| Figure | 3D-Tool | Glovius |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $24.92/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 10 |
| Spec score · CAD Viewer Software | 9.1 (#1) | 8.6 (#8) |
| Licence | 3D-Tool, NativeCAD Converter and FreeViewer are proprietary executable software with perpetual, non-exclusive licences. | The EULA identifies HCL Technologies Limited as the software licensor and governs installation and use, indicating proprietary licensing rather than open source. |
| Measurement | Measurement tools calculate distances, angles, radii, diameters, wall thickness, clearances, bounding boxes and contour lengths. | Measurement tools cover linear, angular, and radial dimensions, with assistive selection for model entities. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews. | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
| Support | The company says license prices include free support and provides support by email and phone. | Glovius provides online help, release notes, licensing documentation, FAQs and support by email at [email protected]. |
| Supported formats | The product supports more than 30 formats, including CATIA, Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, STEP, JT, IGES, STL, OBJ and DWG/DXF. | The Windows viewer supports CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, Pro/ENGINEER, STEP, IGES, and JT files. |
| System requirements | Basic and Advanced support Windows 7 through 11, while Premium interfaces and the converter require 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. | 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. |
| Trial | The free trial lasts 14 days from receipt of the trial key and unlocks all functions and import formats. | Windows offers a full-featured 15-day evaluation license, activated after installation. |
| What it does | 3D-Tool is a Windows CAD viewer and converter for inspecting, measuring and analyzing 3D models and 2D drawings without a CAD system. | Glovius is a CAD viewer for inspecting, measuring, analyzing, comparing, reporting on, and exporting engineering models without a full CAD authoring license. |
Plans
3D-Tool
- 3D-Tool Free ViewerFree
- Free ViewerFree
- 3D-Tool Basic€200, paid once
- Basic€200, paid once
- 3D-Tool Advanced€400, paid once
- Advanced€400, paid once
- 3D-Tool Premium€800, paid once
- Premium€800, paid once
Glovius
- Glovius Daily Pack$15, paid once
- Glovius Weekly Pack$45, paid once
- Glovius Monthly Pack$91, paid once
- Glovius Lite$299 a year
- Glovius$399 a year
- Glovius Plus$549 a year
- Glovius$995, paid once
- Glovius perpetual$995, paid once
- Glovius Plus$1,095, paid once
- Glovius Plus perpetual$1,095, paid once
In their own words
3D-Tool
3D-Tool is a Windows CAD viewer and converter for opening, inspecting, measuring, analyzing and converting 3D models and 2D drawings without a separate CAD system. It reads more than 30 3D formats and supports DXF, DWG and HPGL drawings, though available formats depend on license edition. Measurement tools cover distances, angles, radii, wall thicknesses and clearances, and calculate centers of mass, surface areas, contour lengths and minimum bounding boxes. Analysis includes tooling, wall thickness, collisions and model comparison, with results shown as heatmaps. Models can be exported as EXE files or 3D-PDF; Premium adds 3D-HTML conversion and native interfaces for listed CAD systems. The Free Viewer opens DDD, STL and 3MF files, has no time limit or registration requirement, and permits commercial use. Paid single-user licenses are one-time purchases: Basic is € 200, Advanced € 400 and Premium € 800, plus VAT. A 14-day trial unlocks all functions and import formats.
Glovius
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.