Sketchfab vs STLView
Sketchfab
sketchfab.comSTLView
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| Figure | Sketchfab | STLView |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D Model Viewer Software | 8.7 (#4) | 7.0 (#26) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
| Privacy | The privacy policy describes GDPR-related rights for eligible people in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland and says EU data transfers use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses. | ModuleWorks' privacy policy says personal data is processed only as necessary to provide its website and offered content and services, or where a legal basis applies. |
| Purpose | Sketchfab lets people publish and find 3D content online using an interactive 3D viewer. | STLView is presented as a free STL viewer. |
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In their own words
Sketchfab
Sketchfab is a platform for publishing and finding 3D content through an interactive viewer. The viewer can be embedded on websites, allowing 3D and VR viewing without leaving the host site. Its built-in editor adjusts orientation, materials, lighting, camera parameters, and post-processing filters. Upload formats include OBJ, FBX, Blender, STL, and glTF, and exporter plugins are available for Blender, Maya, SketchUp, Unity, and ZBrush. APIs support model uploads, data access, downloads, and viewer control or embedding. The Download API provides glTF, GLB, and USDZ, not source formats such as FBX and OBJ; owners control whether their models are downloadable. Basic is free and allows model files up to 50MB. Pro costs $15 a month billed yearly, with a 200MB model limit and private uploads. Premium costs $79 a month billed yearly, with a 500MB limit and advanced embed customization. Enterprise pricing is by quote.