ShapeDiver vs Zea Configurators

ShapeDiver hosts Grasshopper files in the cloud and turns them into browser-based applications, including 3D product configurators. It lets teams share design tools without revealing the original Grasshopper code. A free account includes 50 monthly credits, and the 14-day trial provides access to all platform features with up to 60 seconds of computation time; account creation does not require a credit card. The platform offers APIs and SDKs for custom applications, with TypeScript, Python, and .NET SDKs listed for Business. Named integrations include Shopify, WooCommerce, iJewel3D, Speckle, Autodesk Forma, and VIKTOR.ai. ShapeDiver supports more than 40 Grasshopper plugins, though availability and limits depend on the plan. Its security documentation describes SOC 2 Type 2 verification and encryption of account, model, and computation data at rest and in transit. Startup costs €199/month with annual billing; Business costs €499/month with annual billing. Enterprise pricing is custom, and private server options are available, but on-premises deployment is not offered.

Zea Configurators is a web tool from Zea Configurators in Montreal for manufacturers building interactive 3D product configurators from CAD data. Customers can explore selectable parts, materials, and views and see product pricing. The Configurator Editor lets manufacturers decide which elements are adjustable and define each option’s behavior. Zea’s JavaScript library connects a configurator to custom interfaces and branding, while embeds and a JavaScript API support websites, applications, real-time pricing, and other functions. The API can support CPQ workflows that reflect ERP prices as options change. The WebGL 2.0 viewer runs in modern browsers on tablets and smartphones without plugins or downloads. Zea Sync processes CAD locally; Zea says it does not store or expose CAD data. Purchased configurations can become digital twins for later service and parts ordering.