Plasticity

Name: Plasticity
Author: Plasticity

Free trial LinuxMacWindows

What Plasticity is

Plasticity is desktop 3D software from its maker of the same name, based in Wilmington, Delaware. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux and can export 3D print files. Its toolset is defined in part by what it leaves out: Plasticity has no sculpting tools, animation tools, parametric modeling, or render engine. The paid product offers a 30-day trial, while the Starter plan is limited to 30 days and prohibits commercial use. The Indie plan is listed at $175 a month, billed as a one-time payment, and includes 12 months of updates for one person on two machines. Studio is listed at $299 a month, also billed as a one-time payment, with 12 months of updates for one person on four machines; it requires more than 10 employees. Those license terms make the intended use, number of computers, and organization size important considerations. Plasticity is available from its website at plasticity.xyz.

Who it suits

Plasticity suits people seeking desktop 3D software across Windows, macOS, or Linux, especially when 3D print export is useful. Its Starter plan is for non-commercial use, while Indie and Studio specify machine allowances and update periods; Studio also requires more than 10 employees.

What it does well

Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Supports 3D print export.
A 30-day trial is available.
Indie includes 12 months of updates for two machines.

What to know first

No free plan is offered.
Starter does not permit commercial use.
No sculpting, animation, parametric modeling, or render engine.
Studio requires more than 10 employees.

Limits

Starter lasts 30 days and does not allow commercial use. Indie covers one person and two machines; Studio covers one person and four machines, with both plans including 12 months of updates. Studio requires more than 10 employees.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Starter	30 days free trial · essential 3D modeling tools · STEP import · low-resolution OBJ/STL export · no commercial use	Free
Indie	12 months of version updates included; local taxes extra · 1 person · up to 2 machines · commercial use · STEP, OBJ, STL and Parasolid import/export · FBX import · Blender bridge	$175, paid once
Studio	12 months of version updates included; local taxes extra · 1 person · up to 4 machines · professional and expert solid/surfacing tools · IGES, ACIS, Rhino and DXF/DWG formats · beta access · PolySplines · xNURBS	$299, paid once

As plasticity.xyz lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit plasticity.xyz.
Choose the Starter, Indie, or Studio plan according to its use and machine terms.
Use the 30-day trial to begin.

Verdict

Choose Plasticity if you need desktop 3D software with 3D print export on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Look elsewhere if sculpting, animation, parametric modeling, or a render engine is essential, or if the Starter plan's non-commercial restriction does not fit your use.

Questions

Is Plasticity free?

No. It is paid and has no free plan, but a 30-day trial is available.

How much does Plasticity cost?

The listed starting price is $175. Indie is listed at $175 a month and Studio at $299 a month; both are billed as one-time payments.

Which platforms does Plasticity support?

It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux as desktop software.

Can Plasticity export for 3D printing?

Yes, 3D print export is supported.

What are the plan limits?

Starter lasts 30 days and excludes commercial use. Indie allows one person on two machines; Studio allows one person on four machines and requires more than 10 employees.

Facts from Plasticity's own pages

Animation tools: No · plasticity.xyz, 21 Sept 2026
API and SDKs: The published manual documents Blender and Cinema 4D bridges but does not present a public Plasticity application API or SDK. · doc.plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Blender integration: The paid plans include a Blender bridge, and the manual documents its setup and use. · doc.plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Boolean precision: The product performs complex Boolean operations intended to produce watertight results on dense geometry. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Cinema 4D integration: The official manual contains a Cinema 4D Bridge integration section with setup and usage guidance. · doc.plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Dimensions: Live dimensions can update model geometry while the user edits it. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Direct editing: Users can push, pull and modify existing CAD geometry without maintaining a feature history tree. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Documentation depth: The manual includes command lists, shortcut keys, getting-started material, modeling theory, import/export instructions, integration guides and release notes. · doc.plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Enterprise security: The EULA says enterprise agreements may provide dedicated support, elevated security, offline or air-gapped licensing and custom integrations. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
File formats: Studio adds IGES, ACIS, Rhino and Windows-only DXF/DWG support to the STEP, OBJ, STL, Parasolid and FBX workflows. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Fillets: Plasticity provides curvature-oriented fillet and edge-control tools. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Free plan: No · plasticity.xyz, 21 Sept 2026
Geometry technology: The maker says Plasticity uses the Parasolid geometry kernel and xNURBS technology. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Wilmington, Delaware, United States · plasticity.xyz, 28 Sept 2026
Launch date: Creative Bloq reports that Plasticity launched in 2023. · creativebloq.com, 15 Oct 2026
Legal maker: The maker identifies itself in its terms as Plastic Software LLC, located at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
License activation: Indie permits one individual to use up to two computers and Studio permits up to four, with ten activations per license per year stated in the FAQ. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
License type: The EULA grants a proprietary, non-transferable license and prohibits reverse engineering, redistribution, hosting and source-code access. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: CADGuide ecosystem: CADGuide lists missing assembly and drawing modules and a smaller community and plugin ecosystem than established CAD products. · cadguide.tools, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: Creative Bloq feature scope: Creative Bloq criticizes the lack of parametric tools, limited feature set, difficulty with complex designs and weak rendering capabilities. · creativebloq.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: SourceForge reviewer: The same SourceForge review cites non-parametric modeling, no live lofting and bugs in new releases as drawbacks. · sourceforge.net, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: Trustpilot precision and reliability: One Trustpilot reviewer reports difficulty entering exact dimensions and says the software sometimes fails to behave predictably. · trustpilot.com, 15 Oct 2026
Local operation: Terms describe Plasticity as locally installed software and say cloud storage or project hosting is not a core feature. · plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026
Mobile support: The FAQ says iPad and Android versions are not supported and are not currently planned. · doc.plasticity.xyz, 15 Oct 2026