ImplicitCAD vs MeshInspector
ImplicitCAD
implicitcad.org
MeshInspector
meshinspector.comSide by side
| Figure | ImplicitCAD | 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 |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.5 (#36) | 9.0 (#12) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | The project describes itself as intended to be a serious CAD program and discusses using code and mathematical abstractions to design precise, parameterized objects. | The site describes workflows for engineers, service bureaus, dental labs and scanning professionals, and identifies additive manufacturing, reverse engineering and digital dentistry as use cases. |
| What it does | ImplicitCAD is an open-source programmatic CAD tool whose programming language compiles into 3D objects. | MeshInspector processes, edits, repairs and inspects meshes, point clouds, volumetric data, lines, distance maps and G-code for printing, inspection and simulation workflows. |
Plans
MeshInspector
- CommunityFree
- Makers$300 a year
- Professional$790 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
ImplicitCAD
ImplicitCAD has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.