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Polygonal vs Shade3D

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.

Polygonal

Free plan Web

Polygonal offers mesh editing and processing in a browser, with local file handling and offline use after loading. Check mesh compatibility first: non-manifold meshes are unsupported, and remeshing and decimation need triangles.

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Shade3D

Free trial MacWindows

Shade3D brings modeling, rendering, animation and print preparation together, with capabilities spanning several design and education uses. The trial has significant output limits, so review the paid tiers and renewal prices before choosing a license.

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The facts

	Polygonal	Shade3D
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	See the plans
Plans published	None	15
Maker	Not published	Shade3D
Website	polygonal.app	shade3d.jp
On 3d modeling software	#100 of 147	#96 of 147

Polygonal: what it does well

Free to use without signup or subscription.
Imports and exports STL, OBJ, and OFF.
Files remain on the user's computer.
Can be used offline after loading.
Runs on desktops, tablets, and phones.

What to know first

Does not support non-manifold meshes.
Remeshing and decimation require triangle meshes.
Hole filling excludes loops with non-manifold vertices.
Desktops and laptops are best supported.

Shade3D: what it does well

Supports free-form surface, NURBS and polygon modeling.
3D Print Assistant checks and corrects model errors.
Animation includes character, physics and motion capture tools.
Exports animation in several listed formats.
Runs on Windows and macOS.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
Trial rendering is limited to 640 × 480 pixels.
Trial users cannot save or export data.
Trial excludes support services and usage inquiries.

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