Forma3D vs MeshInspector
Forma3D
forma3d.app
MeshInspector
meshinspector.comSide by side
| Figure | Forma3D | MeshInspector |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4.17/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 7.9 (#92) | 9.0 (#12) |
| File formats | Forma3D imports and exports STL, 3MF, and USDZ, and saves native .forma3d projects. | Supported data includes STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, DICOM, E57, STEP, G-code and other mesh, volume and point-cloud formats. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | 3MF exports include Bambu Lab and Creality Print-compatible metadata, and users upload exported files manually; Forma3D does not connect directly to printers. | The MeshInspector Web Suite page says it can integrate a viewer and tools into a customer platform and work with AWS and Azure servers. |
| Support | The site links to Telegram Support and Discord. | Paid pricing includes premium support with an advertised priority response of approximately 12 hours, and support is also offered by email. |
Plans
Forma3D
- Monthly$6.99 a month
- Annual$49.99 a year
- Lifetime$99.99 a month
- Lifetime$99.99, paid once
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.