FreeCAD vs MeshInspector
| FreeCAD | MeshInspector | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | $25/mo | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | external | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE | |
| Supported inputs | LiDAR, laser scanners, structured-light scanners, photogrammetry, meshes, point clouds, CT/MRI, voxels, polylines, G-code | |
| Point-cloud tools | Yes | |
| Mesh reconstruction | Yes | |
| Export formats | STL, OBJ, PLY, OFF, CTM, 3MF, E57, LAS, LAZ | |
| API access | Yes |
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