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Lumise vs Metabox
Both stand on product configurator software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Self-hostedWeb
Lumise combines customer-facing product customization with backend catalog, pricing, and printing controls. Its many plans and add-ons support different store setups, but the Printful connection requires a separately sold Lumise Classic license.
Visit Lumise Paid APIWeb
Metabox brings asset management, automated 3D imagery, and browser-delivered product experiences into one suite. Its API and embedded deployment support integration, while the paid, quote-based model requires a pricing inquiry.
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| Lumise | Metabox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Lumise Product Designer (Annual): $69 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 9 | None |
| Maker | Lumise | Not published |
| Website | lumise.com | 3dsource.com |
| On product configurator software | #101 of 111 | #105 of 111 |
Lumise: what it does well
- Print-ready 300 DPI output
- Broad product design and editing tools
- Multiple printing methods supported
- Mobile and tablet ordering
- 24/7 live chat support
What to know first
- No free plan
- Printful add-on requires Lumise Classic
- Some plans and add-ons cost extra
Metabox: what it does well
- Batch rendering for material, color, and configuration variants
- Pixel-streamed configurators work in any browser
- Cloud asset viewing, annotation, and collaboration
- API supports screenshot and PDF exports
- 3D assets guide AI-enabled output
What to know first
- Paid product with pricing available only on request
- Configurator requires ES6 modules and HTTPS
- Stream and Studio are separate purchase options
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