3D-Tool
7.3#2 in 3d file converter software€200 one-timeFree planWindows
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HOOPS Exchange
6.7#6 in 3d file converter softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | 3D-Tool | HOOPS Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | The company says it has developed 3D-Tool since 1999 and has sold more than 50,000 licences worldwide. | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Weinheim, Germany | Bend, Oregon, USA |
| Intended users | The product is positioned for business teams including toolmaking, manufacturing, quality assurance, purchasing, engineering and technical documentation. | The SDK is aimed at development teams building engineering applications for mechanical design, manufacturing, building and construction, shipbuilding, plant, and process industries. |
| Security | Activation and demo data are stored on EU servers with encrypted transmission and storage, role-based access and multi-factor authentication. | Tech Soft 3D says its information security management system is certified to ISO 27001 and that in-scope computers and servers use AES-256 full-disk encryption. |
| Support | The company says license prices include free support and provides support by email and phone. | The product page directs developers to a product forum with dedicated sections for each HOOPS SDK, where they can ask or answer questions. |
3D-Tool plans
- 3D-Tool Free ViewerFree
- Free ViewerFree
- 3D-Tool Basic€200, paid once
- Basic€200, paid once
- 3D-Tool Advanced€400, paid once
- Advanced€400, paid once
HOOPS Exchange plans
- HOOPS Exchange evaluationFree
Pick 3D-Tool if…
3D-Tool is positioned for business teams in toolmaking, manufacturing, quality assurance, purchasing, engineering, and technical documentation. It suits Windows users who need to inspect or measure models without a separate CAD system.
Pick HOOPS Exchange if…
It is aimed at development teams building engineering applications for mechanical design, manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, plant, or process industries. It is relevant to teams that need CAD import and export in their applications.