ShapeDiver

Overview

ShapeDiver turns Grasshopper files into browser-based tools, including interactive 3D product configurators, while keeping the source files private. It is strongest for teams putting Grasshopper-based product workflows in front of customers or colleagues; its credit and computation ceilings make plan choice part of the design decision.

Key features

Cloud hosting lets users share a design tool without handing over the original Grasshopper code. That is a practical advantage for firms commercializing configurable products while protecting their underlying work. APIs and SDKs let developers build custom applications around the platform; Business adds backend and platform APIs and TypeScript, Python, and .NET SDKs, making it the more suitable tier when ShapeDiver will sit inside a core product.

Integrations include Shopify, WooCommerce, iJewel3D, Speckle, Autodesk Forma, and VIKTOR.ai, spanning commerce, design, and engineering workflows. Support for more than 40 Grasshopper plugins is broad, but plugin access and limits vary by plan, so the relevant components should be checked against the intended tier before committing.

ShapeDiver reports SOC 2 Type 2 verification, with access to its report through the Trust Center. Account, model, and computation data are stored on AWS and encrypted in transit and at rest. Enterprise customers can use private server solutions and select a server location, but there is no on-premises deployment; organizations that require hosting on their own premises should look elsewhere.

Pricing

A free account includes 50 monthly credits, useful for initial exploration but modest for ongoing customer-facing computation. The 14-day trial enables all platform features and allows up to 60 seconds of computation time, with no credit card required to create an account. Monthly credits reset at the start of each month and do not roll over; excess credits are billed separately, so unused capacity is lost and demand beyond the quota can add cost.

Startup costs €199/month with annual billing and includes 2,000 monthly credits, up to 30 seconds of computation, two seats, forum support, and limited onboarding. It is aimed at companies under €1M annual revenue launching non-critical applications. The shorter compute ceiling, smaller quota, and two-seat limit make it a fit for a small launch, not a demanding core service.

Business costs €499/month with annual billing and raises the allowance to 10,000 monthly credits and up to 60 seconds of computation. It includes five seats, backend and platform APIs, private email support, and unlimited onboarding. That combination better suits teams relying on ShapeDiver as a core product component, though credit and seat limits still apply.

Enterprise uses custom pricing and adds custom deployments, a private server system, custom server location, unlimited seats, single sign-on, and a service-level agreement. It is the relevant tier for organizations needing deployment and access controls beyond the fixed plans; it still does not provide on-premises hosting.

Platforms

ShapeDiver supports web, macOS, Windows, and API platforms. Its primary deployment is embedded, and its visual configuration is 3D, positioning it for browser-based experiences integrated into other products rather than standalone desktop design software.

Who it's for

ShapeDiver suits teams with Grasshopper-based models that need to become shareable browser applications or 3D configurators without exposing source code. Startup is directed at smaller companies testing non-critical applications; Business is more appropriate when the platform underpins a core product. It is less suitable for organizations that require on-premises deployment, or for teams whose expected usage exceeds the fixed credit, runtime, or seat allowances.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Keeps Grasshopper source private while making design tools available through the browser, useful for customer-facing configuration.
• Pro: Business combines higher monthly credits and runtime with APIs and SDKs for custom application development.
• Pro: SOC 2 Type 2 verification and encryption at rest and in transit address important security concerns.
• Con: Startup and Business cap computation time, credits, and seats, and unused monthly credits expire.
• Con: Extra credits are billed separately, so usage beyond plan allowances can increase costs.
• Con: Enterprise offers private server options but not on-premises deployment.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see 3D Product Configurator Software and Product Configurator Software.

3DBAE is worth considering for a freemium configurator with Android and iOS support; its Hobby plan is free forever but limited to one project and 100 MB of storage. Expivi is another freemium option with Android and iOS support, while its Business pricing is tailored. Alter Product may fit users seeking design and model-generation projects with export tools; its Personal plan costs €14.99 a month.

Roomle is an option for teams focused on 3D product viewing, with a 3D Viewer plan at €170 a month billed monthly. Twikit uses a paid model and asks prospective customers to book a demo or contact the company. Cylindo offers paid, quote-based plans tailored to business needs, catalog size, and sales channels. ImmersiNext is a paid option with pricing tailored to catalog size, traffic, and module deployment. Less Engine is another web-based alternative.

Verdict

Choose ShapeDiver if you already work in Grasshopper and need to deliver private-source, browser-based configurators with a path to custom APIs and integrations. Its strongest case is the combination of protected Grasshopper work and developer extensibility; look elsewhere if you need on-premises hosting or predictable, uncapped usage without credit and runtime limits.