MeshInspector vs Solid
MeshInspector
meshinspector.comSolid
solid.engineerSide by side
| Figure | MeshInspector | Solid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.0 (#12) | 7.8 (#100) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Bothell, Washington, USA | Eindhoven, Netherlands |
| Purpose | MeshInspector processes 3D data for mesh repair, scan transformation and quality inspection, including workflows for printing, simulation and manufacturing. | Solid helps students learn computer science through visual programming and can be used for conceptual design and 3D printing of products and buildings. |
| Self-hosting | Enterprise supports cloud, on-premise and air-gapped deployment with offline activation, SSO, audit logs and data-residency options. | The maker says the app can be installed on your own server and provides a Docker command for installation. |
Plans
MeshInspector
- CommunityFree
- Makers$300 a year
- Professional$790 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Solid
- Personal and public educationPrice not published
- Personal use or free public educationFree
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.