Sketchfab vs xBIM Xplorer
Sketchfab
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| Figure | Sketchfab | xBIM Xplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | 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) | 7.2 (#25) |
| Integrations | Sketchfab lists exporter integrations for tools and ecosystems including Blender, Maya, Photoshop, Unity, Unreal Engine, SketchUp, Minecraft and 3D scanners. | Available plugins include BuildingSmart BCF production and viewing, COBie export, BuildingSmart mvdXML validation, and NBS DPoW validation; COBie export and NBS DPoW validation are marked beta with known issues. |
| Purpose | Sketchfab lets people publish and find 3D content online using an interactive 3D viewer. | xBIM Xplorer is a free, open-source IFC viewer created to demonstrate the capabilities of the xBIM Toolkit. |
| Support | Sketchfab directs users to contact Support and offers Enterprise plans for organizations with global scale, security, and support needs. | The documentation directs users to the Xbim Xplorer repository issues page for feedback and questions. |
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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.
xBIM Xplorer
xBIM Xplorer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.