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Head-to-head · 3D Model Viewer Software

Sketchfab vs Modelo

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Sketchfab #1 in 3D Model Viewer Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Sketchfab
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

Sketchfab leads on 0 checks, Modelo on 3, and 1 is 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 scoreSketchfab · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresModelo · 3 of 3

Sketchfab scores higher on our rubric for 3d model viewer software: 8.8 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Modelo offers measurement tools; Sketchfab doesn't publish it. Modelo offers annotations or markup; Sketchfab doesn't publish it. Modelo offers presentation mode; Sketchfab doesn't publish it.

Sketchfab is the better fit for public 3D publishing and embeddable viewers. Modelo is the better fit for design teams needing broad format and presentation support.

  • Sketchfab fits best

    Public 3D publishing and embeddable viewers

  • Modelo fits best

    Design teams needing broad format and presentation support

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Side by side

Feature Sketchfab 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Modelo 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.0
Ranking #1 in 3D Model Viewer Software #6 in 3D Model Viewer Software
Best for Public 3D publishing and embeddable viewers Design teams needing broad format and presentation support
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $30/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Tickets
Integrations 20 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sketchfab 0/3 · Modelo 3/3
Measurement tools Not published ✓ (best)
Annotations or markup Not published ✓ (best)
Presentation mode Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not published web, iOS, Android, API
Supported file formats Not published 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
Sharing access Not published Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports 3D publishing and sharing
  • Viewer, Data, and Download APIs support custom applications
  • VR, app-free AR, and extensive creation-tool integrations
  • 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
Cons
  • Advanced privacy and API capabilities require paid plans
  • Cloud deployment only
  • Support is provided through documentation
  • 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
Our verdict

Sketchfab is a web-based platform for publishing, discovering, viewing, embedding, and downloading 3D models. It is designed for creators, artists, designers, architects, engineers, brands, museums, game studios, educators, and developers.…

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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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  1. Sketchfab3D Model Viewer Software 8.8Free plan
  2. Modelo3D Model Viewer Software 7.0Free plan · paid from $30/user/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sketchfab — where it wins

    • Free plan supports 3D publishing and sharing
    • Viewer, Data, and Download APIs support custom applications
    • VR, app-free AR, and extensive creation-tool integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced privacy and API capabilities require paid plans
    • Cloud deployment only
    • Support is provided through documentation

  • 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
  • Sketchfab8.8/10 · Free plan

    A versatile web-based 3D publishing platform with embeddable viewing, APIs, VR, and app-free AR.

    Visit SketchfabFull verdict →
  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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