RhinoArtisan vs JewelBeetle

RhinoArtisan8.7Visit JewelBeetle8.6Visit

Higher score RhinoArtisan #4 in Jewelry Design Software 8.7/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit RhinoArtisan

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JewelBeetle #5 in Jewelry Design Software 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit JewelBeetle

• RhinoArtisan fits best

  Rhino-based jewelry manufacturers

• JewelBeetle fits best

  Specialist Rhino jewelry production teams

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Side by side

Feature	RhinoArtisan 8.7/10 Visit ↗	JewelBeetle 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Jewelry Design Software	#5 in Jewelry Design Software
Best for	Rhino-based jewelry manufacturers	Specialist Rhino jewelry production teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€3,000 one-time	$4,995 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	15 days	14 days
Free trial length	15 days · no card needed	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community
Integrations	5 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features RhinoArtisan 5/5 · JewelBeetle 5/5
Parametric modeling	✓	✓
Ring sizing tools	✓	✓
Stone setting tools	✓	✓
Photorealistic rendering	✓	✓
Manufacturing export	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Desktop	Desktop
File export formats	STL	STL, images, PDF, MP4
Our review
Pros	Extensive parametric builders and specialized stone-setting tools Ring resizing protects stone and setting areas Pricing, reports, sprues, STL export and 3D-printing workflows	Gem, setting, ring-resizing, and jewelry construction builders Bella rendering, materials, finishes, and MP4 turntable export Metal calculations, project files, and STL-ready voxelization
Cons	Windows-only desktop software Requires Rhino 7 or 8 for the plugin workflow €2,400 entry price and no free plan	Requires a Rhino 7 or Rhino 8 license on the core plan Windows desktop only $4,995 one-time starting price before sales tax
Our verdict	RhinoArtisan is a Windows desktop plugin for Rhino 7 and Rhino 8, designed for jewelry designers, manufacturers and retailers. Its focus is the full jewelry workflow: parametric ring, shank and component builders; gemstone creation and… Read the review →	JewelBeetle is a Windows desktop application for professional jewelry designers who need focused 3D construction tools alongside Rhino. Its specialized workflow covers gemstone creation and placement, bezel and setting construction, ring… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RhinoArtisan — where it wins

  • Extensive parametric builders and specialized stone-setting tools
  • Ring resizing protects stone and setting areas
  • Pricing, reports, sprues, STL export and 3D-printing workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only desktop software
  • Requires Rhino 7 or 8 for the plugin workflow
  • €2,400 entry price and no free plan

• JewelBeetle — where it wins

  • Gem, setting, ring-resizing, and jewelry construction builders
  • Bella rendering, materials, finishes, and MP4 turntable export
  • Metal calculations, project files, and STL-ready voxelization

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a Rhino 7 or Rhino 8 license on the core plan
  • Windows desktop only
  • $4,995 one-time starting price before sales tax

• RhinoArtisan8.7/10 · 15-day trial

  A deep Rhino-based jewelry toolkit, priced for professional design and production teams.

  Visit RhinoArtisanFull verdict →
• JewelBeetle8.6/10 · 14-day trial

  Specialized jewelry builders and Rhino integration come at a high one-time cost.

  Visit JewelBeetleFull verdict →