MeshInspector vs Silo
MeshInspector
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| Figure | MeshInspector | Silo |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $159/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 | 2 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.0 (#12) | 8.3 (#49) |
| File formats | Supported data includes STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, DICOM, E57, STEP, G-code and other mesh, volume and point-cloud formats. | Silo imports and exports SIA, SIB, OBJ, 3DS, DXF, FAC, DAE, and FBX; it exports STL, POV, and RIB. |
| 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. | Silo supports GoZ for ZBrush and FBX workflows with Unity and Unreal; its Blender Bridge plugin lets Blender objects be edited in Silo and updates Blender models when saved in Silo. |
| Platforms | MeshInspector is available in a web browser and as desktop applications for Windows, macOS and Linux. | The maker provides Silo downloads for Windows 10 or newer 64-bit and macOS 12 or newer on M1 or later. |
| Support | Paid pricing includes premium support with an advertised priority response of approximately 12 hours, and support is also offered by email. | The maker lists free online tutorials, an online user manual, a modeling wiki, a Discord community, and support pages. |
| 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 Silo and Milo download includes a free seven-day trial, after which a license unlocks the time restriction. |
| What it does | MeshInspector processes, edits, repairs and inspects meshes, point clouds, volumetric data, lines, distance maps and G-code for printing, inspection and simulation workflows. | Silo is a 3D polygonal modeler and UV mapper, while Milo is a real-time renderer and VR viewer powered by Unreal Engine. |
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.