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Compare Meshmixer and Simplify3D 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Meshmixer
Star Rating
(21)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeshmixerSimplify3D
Star Rating
(40)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Simplify3DSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Simplify3D excels in its standalone slicer capabilities, with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize slicing efficiency. In contrast, Meshmixer's standalone slicer score is significantly lower at 6.9, indicating it may not meet the needs of users looking for robust slicing features.
- Reviewers mention that Meshmixer shines in mesh repair functionality, scoring 9.1, which is notably higher than Simplify3D's score of 6.8. This makes Meshmixer a better option for users who frequently deal with complex mesh issues and require reliable repair tools.
- G2 users highlight that Simplify3D offers a more user-friendly setup experience, with a score of 8.6, while Meshmixer lacks a score in this area, suggesting that users may find it more challenging to get started with Meshmixer.
- Users on G2 indicate that Simplify3D has a lower quality of support, rated at 7.7, compared to Meshmixer's 7.0. However, reviewers mention that the overall product direction for Meshmixer is rated highly at 10.0, suggesting a strong commitment to future improvements.
- Reviewers say that while both products support STL files equally well with a score of 9.6, Meshmixer slightly outperforms Simplify3D in 3MF compatibility, scoring 8.8 compared to Simplify3D's 8.6. This could be a deciding factor for users who work with 3MF files regularly.
- Users report that Simplify3D is a downloadable application with a score of 8.0, while Meshmixer scores higher at 9.3, indicating that users may prefer the flexibility and features offered by Meshmixer as a downloadable application over Simplify3D's cloud-based platform, which scored 4.4.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Meshmixer
No pricing availableSimplify3D
No pricing availableFree Trial
Meshmixer
No trial information availableSimplify3D
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
19
8.7
36
Ease of Use
8.2
19
8.5
36
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.0
17
7.7
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
18
7.7
35
Features by Category
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
9.6
15
9.6
26
8.8
11
8.6
15
9.6
15
9.4
19
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
9.1
15
6.8
22
8.1
15
6.6
23
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
6.9
14
8.9
27
7.4
15
5.3
17
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
5.8
10
4.4
14
9.3
15
8.0
23
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Meshmixer and Simplify3D are categorized as Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Meshmixer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simplify3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Design
25.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.0%
Architecture & Planning
10.0%
Veterinary
5.0%
Research
5.0%
Other
45.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.0%
Education Management
12.5%
Design
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Plastics
5.0%
Other
47.5%
Discussions
How do i use large data files of 6gb or more in meshmixer?
1 Comment
OT
Hi,
Meshmixer has interoperation capabilities with some of the other Autodesk software such as Fusion360 which is free for students and start-ups. Please...Read more
What is the best way to make voronoi models?
1 Comment
OT
Select edit
Select make pattern
Select Dual Edges
and
tweak the settings as you wish.Read more
Meshmixer has no more discussions with answers
Do you integrate Simplify3D with any other software?
1 Comment
YG
No, I only use the GCODE files in my system that include camera that I record with OBS and the screen of the UI of the printer (I'm using DuetWifi board),...Read more
Simplify3D has no more discussions with answers
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