Gravity Sketch vs Zapworks Studio

Gravity Sketch is a 3D design tool for creating and sculpting models, with a built-in render engine and 3D print export. It runs on the web, Windows, and macOS, with both web and desktop access. Animation tools and parametric modeling are not included in its listed toolset. The Free plan costs nothing and provides 150MB of cloud storage, with up to 3 people in a room. Plus costs £15.99 per month, billed monthly and excluding VAT or sales tax; it includes 3GB of cloud storage and rooms for up to 5 people. Team provides 10GB of cloud storage per user and rooms for up to 10 people. Gravity Sketch was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The plans specify different storage allowances and room capacities for collaborative work.

Zapworks Studio lets designers and developers create customizable augmented, virtual and mixed reality experiences for print, products, packaging, retail and events. It supports image, face and world tracking, along with static and animated 3D models in GLTF/GLB, FBX, OBJ and POD formats. Animation tools support expressive movement, and dynamic lighting works with a range of light sources and materials. Studio Actions let non-developers trigger functions in response to events without writing code; JavaScript scripting supports more complex projects. The product page describes FBX, OBJ and POD support as a way to fit existing workflows. Every plan includes unlimited projects, although project size, views, target images and permitted use differ by plan. Developer is for non-commercial use; Pro starts at $315 a month for commercial use. Zapworks offers a 14-day trial and describes Mattercraft as Studio’s successor, recommending it to newcomers to the tool suite. Studio runs on Windows 7 or later and macOS Yosemite or later. Zapworks says uploaded content is stored on AWS servers in Ireland and encrypted in transit and at rest.