MeshInspector vs MilkShape 3D
MeshInspector
meshinspector.comMilkShape 3D
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| Figure | MeshInspector | MilkShape 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.0 (#12) | 7.5 (#123) |
| File formats | Supported data includes STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, DICOM, E57, STEP, G-code and other mesh, volume and point-cloud formats. | The product page says MilkShape 3D supports 70 different file formats. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The MeshInspector Web Suite page says it can integrate a viewer and tools into a customer platform and work with AWS and Azure servers. | The format list includes import and export support for Autodesk FBX, 3D Studio ASC, AutoCAD DXF, DirectX, Half-Life SMD, Wavefront OBJ and other formats. |
| Purpose | MeshInspector processes 3D data for mesh repair, scan transformation and quality inspection, including workflows for printing, simulation and manufacturing. | MilkShape 3D is a low-polygon modeler initially designed for Half-Life. |
| Trial | The Professional plan has a 30-day free trial without requiring credit card information, after which the account automatically moves to the Community plan. | MilkShape 3D is shareware with a 30-day free evaluation; after that, saving functions are disabled unless the user registers. |
Plans
MeshInspector
- CommunityFree
- Makers$300 a year
- Professional$790 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
MilkShape 3D
- RegistrationPrice not published
- MilkShape 3D registration$25, paid once
- MilkShape 3D registration (eSellerate)$35, paid once
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.
MilkShape 3D
MilkShape 3D has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.