Cubit vs MeshInspector
Cubit
cubit.sandia.gov
MeshInspector
meshinspector.comSide by side
| Figure | Cubit | MeshInspector |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.0 (#80) | 9.0 (#12) |
| File formats | Listed formats include ACIS SAT/SAB, STEP, IGES, STL, AVS, Exodus II, and mesh exports for Abaqus, Patran, NASTRAN BDF, IDEAS Universal, Dyna3D and Fluent. | Supported data includes STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, DICOM, E57, STEP, G-code and other mesh, volume and point-cloud formats. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Cubit is available on Linux, Windows and macOS. | MeshInspector is available in a web browser and as desktop applications for Windows, macOS and Linux. |
| Purpose | Cubit is a two- and three-dimensional finite-element mesh-generation toolkit for solid models, used for production mesh generation and as a research testbed. | MeshInspector processes 3D data for mesh repair, scan transformation and quality inspection, including workflows for printing, simulation and manufacturing. |
| Support | Cubit support is offered by email and mailing lists, but Sandia states it is not obligated to provide technical assistance under a Cubit license or use. | Paid pricing includes premium support with an advertised priority response of approximately 12 hours, and support is also offered by email. |
| Trial | Sandia does not offer Cubit trial licenses; it directs commercial or academic users to Coreform for trial licenses. | The Professional plan has a 30-day free trial without requiring credit card information, after which the account automatically moves to the Community plan. |
Plans
MeshInspector
- CommunityFree
- Makers$300 a year
- Professional$790 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
MeshInspector
MeshInspector processes 3D data for mesh repair, scan transformation, and quality inspection in printing, simulation, and manufacturing workflows. It handles meshes, point clouds, volumetric data, lines, distance maps, and G-code, and supports model import and export. Tools include STL editing and repair, mesh conversion, inspection measurements, distance comparisons, segmentation, and CT/MRI scan inspection.
The free Community plan includes viewing, basic mesh and point-cloud editing, basic repair, and measurements. Makers costs $300 a year per user and adds one-click repair, advanced editing, basic inspection, and alignment tools. Professional costs $790 a year per user and adds batch repair, lattice generation, point-cloud and CT/MRI-to-mesh workflows, QC reports, advanced measurements, and Python automation. Its 30-day Professional trial does not require a credit card; afterward, the account moves to Community. Web files are processed and stored in browser local memory, while desktop files are handled and stored locally. The product describes workflows for engineers, service bureaus, dental labs, and scanning professionals.