AC3D vs Plasticity
AC3D
inivis.com
Plasticity
plasticity.xyzSide by side
| Figure | AC3D | Plasticity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 16 | 5 |
| Spec score · Game 3D Modeling Software | 8.7 (#6) | 8.7 (#9) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.0 (#82) | 8.9 (#17) |
| Animation tools | Yes | No |
| File formats | AC3D lists import and export support for formats including 3D Studio, Collada, DirectX, DXF, OBJ, STL, VRML and X3D. | Studio adds IGES, ACIS, Rhino and Windows-only DXF/DWG support to the STEP, OBJ, STL, Parasolid and FBX workflows. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Platform access | desktop | desktop |
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Render engine | both | none |
Plans
AC3D
- Home / Student$99 a month
- Commercial / Group — 1 seat$179 a month
- Commercial / Group — 2 seats$149 a month
- Commercial / Group — 3 seats$129 a month
- Commercial / Group — 4 seats$119 a month
- Commercial / Group — 5 seats$99 a month
- Commercial / Group — 6+ seatsPrice not published
- Site licensePrice not published
- AC3D - Commercial / Group (5 users/seats)$99, paid once
- AC3D - Home / Student$99, paid once
Plasticity
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
- StarterFree
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
In their own words
AC3D
AC3D is desktop 3D design software for creating models, prototypes, virtual reality simulations, and data visualisations. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with animation tools, rendering, and 3D print export. Modeling features include subdivision surfaces, UV mapping, 2D and 3D text, boolean operations, polygon reduction, and object hierarchy. It imports and exports formats including 3D Studio, Collada, DirectX, DXF, OBJ, STL, VRML, and X3D. A software development kit and plugin interface allow additions such as file formats and other functionality. An optional plugin adds animation capability for X-Plane models on Windows, Mac, and Linux. AC3D also lists support for 3Dconnexion mice on Windows. A 14-day trial is available. The maker lists one-time prices of $99.00 USD for Home / Student and $99.00 USD for Commercial / Group (5 users/seats); other listed seats have different prices. Purchases are non-refundable, and the software is delivered by download with the license emailed after purchase.
Plasticity
Plasticity has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.