Glovius
Glovius is a CAD viewer for viewing, measuring, analyzing, comparing, and exporting part, assembly, and drawing files.
What Glovius is
Glovius is a CAD viewer for viewing, measuring, analyzing, comparing, and exporting part, assembly, and drawing files. It supports CATIA V5/V6, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, STEP, DWG, DXF, IGES, and JT. Analysis tools include thickness, collision, and draft analysis, along with projected-area and section-area tools. Glovius Cloud enables browser viewing without installation, link-based file sharing, and model embedding in websites; it can link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization. Free mobile apps are available for iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets. Export options include STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images, and PowerPoint. The Windows version runs on Windows 10 or 11 and requires at least 4GB RAM; the downloadable CAD Viewer has a free 15-day trial. A subscription license works on one machine.
Good
- Supports a wide range of CAD formats
- Includes measurement and analysis tools
- Cloud viewer works in a browser
- Free apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android
- Exports to formats including PDF and STL
Watch out
- Windows version requires Windows 10 or 11
- Windows version requires at least 4GB RAM
- A subscription license works on one machine
Who it suits
Glovius suits people who need to inspect or analyze CAD parts, assemblies, and drawings across supported formats. Its browser, Windows, and mobile options can serve different viewing needs.
Verdict
Glovius combines multi-format CAD viewing with analysis, sharing, and export tools across web, desktop, and mobile. Check the supported formats and license terms against your workflow before choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From Glovius's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Glovius Daily Pack | $15, paid once | 24-hour validity · 4 usage hours · 20GB storage · ~~$20~~ $15 |
| Glovius Weekly Pack | $45, paid once | 7-day validity · 20 usage hours · 20GB storage · ~~$60~~ $45 |
| Glovius Monthly Pack | $91, paid once | 30-day validity · 80 usage hours · 20GB storage · ~~$130~~ $91 |
| Glovius Lite | $299 a year | 3D viewing · 2D DWG/DXF viewing · STL/image export · ~~$360~~ $299/year |
| Glovius | $399 a year | CATIA/NX/Creo/JT viewing · measurement · sectioning · comparison · 3D PDF/HTML export · ~~$480~~ $399/year |
| Glovius Plus | $549 a year | Advanced STEP/IGES/Parasolid/3MF export · collision · thickness · draft analysis · ~~$720~~ $549/year |
| Glovius perpetual | $995, paid once | Permanent Windows license · one nodelocked or floating configuration · ~~$1195~~ $995; nodelocked or floating options |
| Glovius Plus perpetual | $1,095, paid once | Permanent Windows license · advanced export and analysis · ~~$1595~~ $1095; nodelocked or floating options |
The facts
Each one read from Glovius's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analysis tools
- Glovius provides thickness analysis, collision detection, draft analysis, projected area and section area tools.checked 1 Oct 2026
- API
- The current store FAQ explicitly says Glovius does not offer an API for customization or integration.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud
- Glovius Cloud runs in a browser, needs no installation, syncs with Dropbox, supports link sharing and website embedding, and converts models online.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud viewer
- Glovius Cloud lets users view CAD files in a browser without installation, share files by link and embed models in websites.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Comparison
- Glovius compares model revisions and can highlight geometry, product-structure, PMI, and attribute differences.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Data access terms
- The end-user agreement says the software is owned by HCL and that Dropbox access is subject to Dropbox terms and privacy policies.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Developer entity
- Google Play identifies Geometric Americas, Inc. as the Android developer and lists a Troy, Michigan address.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation and support
- Official support provides online help, FAQs, video tutorials, release notes, licensing instructions, and email support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Dropbox integration
- Glovius Cloud can link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Engineering analysis
- The product includes collision detection, wall-thickness analysis, draft-angle analysis, projected-area calculations, and mass/property analysis.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- Glovius can export CAD data to formats including STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images and PowerPoint.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Floating licenses
- A floating license is installed on a server, can be used by one person at a time and may be borrowed for 7 days.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Industries
- Glovius is used in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, medical and high-tech industries.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The store FAQ names Dropbox syncing as a cloud capability but says Glovius does not support PLM or ERP integrations.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The Windows product documentation lists English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean support.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The EULA identifies HCL Technologies Limited as the software licensor and governs installation and use, indicating proprietary licensing rather than open source.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: account and cloud dependency
- Google Play complaints say users are asked to register or upload files to Glovius Cloud even when they only want to open local phone files.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: advanced workflows
- The same independent comparison says advanced sectioning and exploded-view workflows are less complete than in dedicated tools.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: authoring
- An independent CAD-viewer comparison says Glovius is optimized for viewing and review, so parametric geometry changes require another CAD system.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: format coverage
- A Google Play reviewer reports that GLB/glTF files failed before upload.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company profile
- LinkedIn’s HCL Glovius showcase lists Pune, Maharashtra as headquarters, 10,001+ employees, and 1991 as the founding year.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company size estimate
- SignalHire lists Geometric Americas Inc. headquarters in Troy, Michigan and estimates 200–500 employees.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- License machine limit
- One Glovius subscription license works on only one machine.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Limit: browser performance
- The independent comparison warns that large or complex assemblies can stress interactive browser navigation.checked 15 Oct 2026
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