MeshInspector vs Strata Design 3D CX 8
MeshInspector
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| Figure | MeshInspector | Strata Design 3D CX 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | $19.95/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 | 10 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.0 (#12) | 8.3 (#47) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Bothell, Washington, USA | Santa Clara, Utah, United States |
| Purpose | MeshInspector processes 3D data for mesh repair, scan transformation and quality inspection, including workflows for printing, simulation and manufacturing. | Strata describes Design 3D CX as professional 3D modeling and animation software for illustrators, product and package designers, display and interior designers, and other creative professionals. |
| System requirements | Windows minimum is Windows 10 64-bit, four CPU cores, 2 GB VRAM and 8 GB RAM; macOS minimum is Monterey with Intel Core i7 and 8–16 GB RAM; Linux minimum is Ubuntu 22.04 with 8 GB RAM. | The CX 8 page specifies macOS from Mojave (10.14) or later, including Intel and Apple Silicon, and 64-bit Windows 10 or later; both require 8 GB RAM and 5 GB disk space. |
| 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. | Strata offers a 15-day free trial for Mac and PC with core modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation tools. |
Plans
MeshInspector
- CommunityFree
- Makers$300 a year
- Professional$790 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Strata Design 3D CX 8
- Mac Subscription$19.95 a month
- PC Subscription$19.95 a month
- Dual Platform Subscription$29.95 a month
- Mac Standard License$595 a month
- PC Standard License$595 a month
- Dual Platform Standard License$849 a month
- Design 3D CX 8 Mac x64 subscription, 1 seat$19.95 a month
- Design 3D CX 8 PC subscription, 1 seat$19.95 a month
- Design 3D CX 8 Mac x64 standard license, 1 seat$595, paid once
- Design 3D CX 8 PC standard license, 1 seat$595, 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.
Strata Design 3D CX 8
Strata Design 3D CX 8 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.