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Head-to-head · 3D Model Viewer Software

Modelo vs 3D Viewer Online

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Modelo #6 in 3D Model Viewer Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from $30/user/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Modelo
3D Viewer Online #8 in 3D Model Viewer Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit 3D Viewer

Modelo leads on 1 check, 3D Viewer Online on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreModelo · 7.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresModelo · 3 of 3

Modelo scores higher on our rubric for 3d model viewer software: 7.0 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Modelo offers presentation mode; 3D Viewer Online doesn't publish it.

Modelo is the better fit for design teams needing broad format and presentation support. 3D Viewer Online is the better fit for general 3D viewing with low-cost collaboration.

  • Modelo fits best

    Design teams needing broad format and presentation support

  • 3D Viewer Online fits best

    General 3D viewing with low-cost collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Modelo 7.0/10 Visit ↗ 3D Viewer Online 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 6.8
Ranking #6 in 3D Model Viewer Software #8 in 3D Model Viewer Software
Best for Design teams needing broad format and presentation support General 3D viewing with low-cost collaboration
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $30/user/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Tickets Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Modelo 3/3 · 3D Viewer Online 2/3
Measurement tools ✓ ✓
Annotations or markup ✓ ✓
Presentation mode ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Supported platforms web, iOS, Android, API web
Supported file formats RVT, RFA, IFC, FBX, STL, 3DM, M3D, SKP, OBJ, BLEND, GLTF, GLB, MAX, DGN, VGX, GZ, ZIP, NWD, SLDPRT, SLDASM, DAE, ZAE, PLY, MD2, S3D, SLD, 3DS, 3MF, 3D, AC, ACC, AMF, ASE, B3D, BVH, COB, CSM, HMP, IQM, IRR, LWO, LWS, MDC, MDL, MS3D, NFF, OFF, OGEX, Q3O, Q3S, RAW, SIB, SMD, TER, X, X3D, ZGL, XGL, IRRMESH, MD5MESH STEP, IGS, OBJ with MTL and texture, STL with colors, PLY, DWG, DXF, glTF, 3MF
Sharing access Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Supports a broad range of CAD, BIM, and 3D file formats
  • Combines measurements, section cuts, annotations, and presentations
  • Offers web, mobile, API, sharing, embedding, and design-tool integrations
  • Supports CAD, mesh, drawing, and 3D exchange formats
  • Includes measurement, sectioning, exploded views, and markups
  • Offers sharing, iFrame embedding, and multiple model uploads
Cons
  • Pro Monthly starts at $30 per user per month
  • Free-plan limits and trial terms are not published
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic viewing workflows
  • Web-only access excludes desktop and native mobile workflows
  • Regular limits accounts to 10 models and 50 MB maximum file dimension
  • No verified presentation mode is provided
Our verdict

Modelo is a browser-based 3D model viewer and collaboration platform for architects, engineers, designers, and teams working with CAD and BIM files. It supports online and mobile viewing, animated walkthroughs, presentation mode,…

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3D Viewer Online is a browser-based platform for viewing, inspecting, measuring, annotating, and sharing 3D and 2D models. It supports formats including STEP, IGS, OBJ with MTL and texture, STL with colors, PLY, DWG, DXF, glTF, and 3MF.…

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  1. Modelo3D Model Viewer Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $30/user/mo
  2. 3D Viewer Online3D Model Viewer Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Modelo — where it wins

    • Supports a broad range of CAD, BIM, and 3D file formats
    • Combines measurements, section cuts, annotations, and presentations
    • Offers web, mobile, API, sharing, embedding, and design-tool integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro Monthly starts at $30 per user per month
    • Free-plan limits and trial terms are not published
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic viewing workflows

  • 3D Viewer Online — where it wins

    • Supports CAD, mesh, drawing, and 3D exchange formats
    • Includes measurement, sectioning, exploded views, and markups
    • Offers sharing, iFrame embedding, and multiple model uploads

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access excludes desktop and native mobile workflows
    • Regular limits accounts to 10 models and 50 MB maximum file dimension
    • No verified presentation mode is provided
  • Modelo7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $30/user/mo

    A broad 3D viewer for design teams, with useful collaboration and presentation tools.

    Visit ModeloFull verdict →
  • 3D Viewer Online6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A low-cost browser viewer with useful inspection, markup, sharing, and embedding tools.

    Visit 3D ViewerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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