MeshInspector vs Wings 3D
MeshInspector
meshinspector.com
Wings 3D
wings3d.comSide by side
| Figure | MeshInspector | Wings 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.0 (#12) | 8.5 (#33) |
| Documentation | The knowledge base contains workspace, import/export, object, editing, repair, scan preparation, inspection, CT/MRI, scripting, settings and troubleshooting sections. | The documentation project says it is a work in progress and does not cover all aspects of Wings 3D. |
| File formats | Supported data includes STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, DICOM, E57, STEP, G-code and other mesh, volume and point-cloud formats. | Wings 3D exports to common 3D file formats such as .obj. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Paid pricing includes premium support with an advertised priority response of approximately 12 hours, and support is also offered by email. | The official development forum is a place to ask usage questions, discuss modeling, and post bug reports. |
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.
Wings 3D
Wings 3D is free desktop software for subdivision modeling on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its modeling tools include moving, scaling, rotating, extruding, beveling, bridging, cutting, welding, sweeping, plane cuts, bending, shearing, and insets. Sculpting tools are included, and AutoUV can cut and unfold a model surface for export to painting and texturing workflows. The application supports vertex colors, materials, and lights, and exports common 3D formats such as .obj as well as 3D-print files. Its interface is configurable, with customizable hotkeys and context-sensitive right-click menus. Rendering uses an external engine, and animation tools are not included. The listed stable release is 2.4.1, released January 2025. Windows requires Windows 10 or later and OpenGL 2.1; listed macOS downloads require macOS 15 Sequoia, while Ubuntu 24.04 packages require OpenGL 2.1 or Mesa. Snapshot builds provide experimental features.