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Glovius
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 analysis, collision detection, draft analysis, and projected and section area tools. Glovius Cloud provides browser-based viewing without installation, link sharing, and model embedding in websites; it can also link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization. Free mobile apps are available for iPhone, iPad, and Android smartphones and tablets. Export options include STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images, and PowerPoint. The Windows version runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11 and requires at least 4GB of RAM. Its downloadable CAD Viewer has a free 15-day trial. Glovius lists a free plan and paid packs and annual subscriptions. Daily, weekly, and monthly packs have stated usage and file-storage allowances, while annual plans vary by supported formats and capabilities. A subscription license works on one machine; floating licenses are installed on a server, allow one person to use the license at a time, and may be borrowed for seven days.
Who it suits
Glovius suits people who need to inspect, measure, compare, analyze, or export CAD files across supported formats. Its browser viewer and free mobile apps may also suit users who need to view or share models without installing the Windows viewer.
What it does well
- Supports CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, and other CAD formats.
- Includes thickness, collision, and draft analysis tools.
- Cloud viewer supports browser access, link sharing, and model embedding.
- Free apps are available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
- Exports to formats including STEP, PDF, STL, and PowerPoint.
What to know first
- The Windows viewer requires Windows 10 or 11 and at least 4GB RAM.
- A subscription license works on one machine.
- Daily, weekly, and monthly packs have limited usage hours and 20GB storage.
Limits
The Daily Pack includes 4 hours of usage and 20GB file storage, the Weekly Pack includes 20 hours and 20GB, and the Monthly Pack includes 80 hours and 20GB. The free Windows CAD Viewer trial lasts 15 days. A subscription license works on one machine.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Glovius Plus perpetual | ~~$1595~~ $1095; nodelocked or floating options · Permanent Windows license · advanced export and analysis | $1,095, paid once |
| Glovius Daily Pack | ~~$20~~ $15 · 24-hour validity · 4 usage hours · 20GB storage | $15, paid once |
| Glovius Lite | ~~$360~~ $299/year · 3D viewing · 2D DWG/DXF viewing · STL/image export | $299 a year |
| Glovius | ~~$480~~ $399/year · CATIA/NX/Creo/JT viewing · measurement · sectioning · comparison · 3D PDF/HTML export | $399 a year |
| Glovius Weekly Pack | ~~$60~~ $45 · 7-day validity · 20 usage hours · 20GB storage | $45, paid once |
| Glovius Plus | ~~$720~~ $549/year · Advanced STEP/IGES/Parasolid/3MF export · collision · thickness · draft analysis | $549 a year |
| Glovius Monthly Pack | ~~$130~~ $91 · 30-day validity · 80 usage hours · 20GB storage | $91, paid once |
| Glovius perpetual | ~~$1195~~ $995; nodelocked or floating options · Permanent Windows license · one nodelocked or floating configuration | $995, paid once |
As glovius.com lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Glovius website.
- Choose the free plan or a paid pack or annual subscription.
- For Windows, use a device running Windows 10 or 11 with at least 4GB RAM.
- Download the Windows CAD Viewer to use its 15-day trial.
- For browser viewing, open Glovius Cloud; installation is not required.
- For mobile viewing, get the free app for iPhone, iPad, or Android.
Verdict
Choose Glovius if you need to view and work with CAD files from its supported formats, with analysis tools, cloud sharing, and multiple export options. The free plan and 15-day Windows trial offer ways to start. Check the plan allowances and license arrangement against how often and where you need to use it.
Questions
Is Glovius free?
A free plan is listed, and the downloadable Windows CAD Viewer has a free 15-day trial. Paid packs and annual subscriptions are also available.
What are the Glovius prices?
The Daily Pack is $15, paid once, the Weekly Pack is $45, paid once, and the Monthly Pack is $91, paid once. Annual plans are Glovius Lite at $299 a year, Glovius at $399 a year, and Glovius Plus at $549 a year.
Which platforms does Glovius support?
The listed platforms are Android, iOS, web, and Windows. The Windows viewer runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11 and requires at least 4GB RAM.
Which CAD formats can it view?
Supported formats include CATIA V5/V6, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, STEP, DWG, DXF, IGES, and JT.
Can I view files without installing the viewer?
Yes. Glovius Cloud lets users view CAD files in a browser without installation. It also supports sharing by link and embedding models in websites.
How do Glovius licenses work?
A subscription license works on one machine. A floating license is installed on a server, can be used by one person at a time, and may be borrowed for seven days.
Facts from Glovius's own pages
- Analysis tools
- Glovius provides thickness analysis, collision detection, draft analysis, projected area and section area tools. · glovius.com, 1 Oct 2026
- API
- The current store FAQ explicitly says Glovius does not offer an API for customization or integration. · glovius.com, 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. · glovius.com, 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. · glovius.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Company profile
- LinkedIn’s HCL Glovius showcase lists Pune, Maharashtra as headquarters, 10,001+ employees, and 1991 as the founding year. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company size estimate
- SignalHire lists Geometric Americas Inc. headquarters in Troy, Michigan and estimates 200–500 employees. · signalhire.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Comparison
- Glovius compares model revisions and can highlight geometry, product-structure, PMI, and attribute differences. · glovius.com, 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. · glovius.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Developer entity
- Google Play identifies Geometric Americas, Inc. as the Android developer and lists a Troy, Michigan address. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation and support
- Official support provides online help, FAQs, video tutorials, release notes, licensing instructions, and email support. · glovius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Dropbox integration
- Glovius Cloud can link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization. · glovius.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Engineering analysis
- The product includes collision detection, wall-thickness analysis, draft-angle analysis, projected-area calculations, and mass/property analysis. · glovius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- Glovius can export CAD data to formats including STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images and PowerPoint. · glovius.com, 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. · glovius.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Industries
- Glovius is used in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, medical and high-tech industries. · glovius.com, 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The store FAQ names Dropbox syncing as a cloud capability but says Glovius does not support PLM or ERP integrations. · glovius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The Windows product documentation lists English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean support. · glovius.com, 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. · glovius.com, 15 Oct 2026
- License machine limit
- One Glovius subscription license works on only one machine. · glovius.com, 1 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. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: advanced workflows
- The same independent comparison says advanced sectioning and exploded-view workflows are less complete than in dedicated tools. · gitnux.org, 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. · zipdo.co, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: browser performance
- The independent comparison warns that large or complex assemblies can stress interactive browser navigation. · zipdo.co, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: format coverage
- A Google Play reviewer reports that GLB/glTF files failed before upload. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
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