Hew vs MeshInspector
Hew
hew3d.com
MeshInspector
meshinspector.comSide by side
| Figure | Hew | MeshInspector |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.2 (#66) | 9.0 (#12) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Hew runs as a native app on macOS, Windows, and Linux, in a WebGL2-capable browser, and as a phone PWA in read-only Shop Mode. | MeshInspector is available in a web browser and as desktop applications for Windows, macOS and Linux. |
| Self-hosting | The maker says users can self-host the web app locally, from a simple nginx setup to a Proxmox LXC setup. | Enterprise supports cloud, on-premise and air-gapped deployment with offline activation, SSO, audit logs and data-residency options. |
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.