MeshInspector vs Shade3D
MeshInspector
meshinspector.comShade3D
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| Figure | MeshInspector | Shade3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $8.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 15 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.0 (#12) | 8.2 (#53) |
| File formats | Supported data includes STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, DICOM, E57, STEP, G-code and other mesh, volume and point-cloud formats. | The feature page lists OBJ, DXF, STL, FBX, COLLADA, and 3ds Max input and output support. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Bothell, Washington, USA | Tokyo, Japan |
| 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. | Ver.22.2 adds Suite Chidori Engine linkage to FBX export. |
| Purpose | MeshInspector processes 3D data for mesh repair, scan transformation and quality inspection, including workflows for printing, simulation and manufacturing. | Shade3D combines 3D modeling, rendering, animation, and 3D printing in one application. |
| 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. | The Ver.25 trial lasts 30 days, limits rendering to 640 × 480 pixels, and does not allow saving or exporting data. |
Plans
MeshInspector
- CommunityFree
- Makers$300 a year
- Professional$790 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Shade3D
- Basic — first year$198 a year
- Basic — from year 2$99 a year
- Standard — first year$480 a year
- Standard — from year 2$240 a year
- Professional — first year$980 a year
- Professional — from year 2$392 a year
- Professional rental — 1 month$343 a month
- Professional rental — 2 months$450.80 a month
- Professional rental — 3 months$539 a month
- Shade3D Basic Ver.23$198 a year
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.