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Cubit vs Metasequoia

Both stand on 3d modeling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Cubit

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Cubit combines extensive geometry, meshing, scripting, and file-format support in a desktop toolkit. Its licensing and download conditions make the Sandia offering relevant mainly to eligible U.S. government users.

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Metasequoia

Free plan WindowsMac

Metasequoia offers a free starting set for modeling, sculpting, and common exports, with EX expanding rendering, measurement, and format support. Compare the required export and rendering features before choosing a plan.

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The facts

	Cubit	Metasequoia
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Windows, Mac
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Metasequoia
Website	cubit.sandia.gov	metaseq.net
On 3d modeling software	#42 of 147	#38 of 147

Cubit: what it does well

Handles two- and three-dimensional finite-element meshes
Supports multiple automated and controlled meshing methods
Offers command-line, batch, journal, APREPRO, and Python access
Includes broad engineering import and export formats
Provides built-in rendering and 3D-print export

What to know first

Sandia license is limited to U.S. government use
Proof of a current government contract is required
No trial licenses are offered by Sandia
Download availability is currently being restored

Metasequoia: what it does well

Free Standard-equivalent functionality is available
Supports Windows and macOS
Includes polygon modeling and sculpting
Provides bone, morph, and animation tools
EX offers path tracing and additional exports

What to know first

EX costs $100 a month
Advanced export formats require EX
Desktop platforms only
Standard and EX provide different capabilities

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