3D-Tool vs ViewCompanion Premium
3D-Tool
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| Figure | 3D-Tool | ViewCompanion Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 8 |
| Spec score · CAD Viewer Software | 9.1 (#1) | 7.4 (#19) |
| Batch automation | Documented command-line batch mode publishes EXE, DDD and 3D PDF files and saves images, reports and other formats. | Batch conversion and printing are available, and folder monitoring can automatically process incoming files using predefined settings. |
| Founded | The company says it has developed 3D-Tool since 1999 and has sold more than 50,000 licences worldwide. | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Weinheim, Germany | Oslo, Norway |
| Intended users | The product is positioned for business teams including toolmaking, manufacturing, quality assurance, purchasing, engineering and technical documentation. | The maker describes Premium as useful for organizations that need a single tool to view, print, convert, and process technical documents and PDF files. |
| Support | The company says license prices include free support and provides support by email and phone. | Technical support is provided primarily through email and an online support forum; new licenses include one year of maintenance with technical support. |
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
ViewCompanion Premium
- ViewCompanion Premium — 50–59 licenses$41.80, paid once
- ViewCompanion Premium — 60+ licenses$41.80, paid once
- ViewCompanion Premium — 40–49 licenses$45.20, paid once
- ViewCompanion Premium — 30–39 licenses$49.40, paid once
- ViewCompanion Premium — 20–29 licenses$53.20, paid once
- ViewCompanion Premium — 10–19 licenses$57, paid once
- ViewCompanion Premium — 2–9 licenses$60.80, paid once
- ViewCompanion Premium — 1 license$76, 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.
ViewCompanion Premium
ViewCompanion Premium has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.