OpenSTL Alternatives

OpenSTL is described as 'A GUI-based STL (stereolithography) file viewer and editor. No installation needed. Support shaded/wireframe rendering and basic editings (translate/rotate)' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to OpenSTL for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best OpenSTL alternative is F3D, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenSTL are MiniMagics, Netfabb, Magics and Viewshape.

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OpenSTL alternatives are mainly Prototyping Tools but may also be 3D Modelers. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OpenSTL.
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OpenSTL A GUI-based STL (stereolithography) file viewer and editor. No installation needed. Support shaded/wireframe rendering and basic editings (translate/rotate)

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OpenSTL alternatives page was last updated Nov 27, 2020
  1. F3D icon
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    F3D, a fast and minimalist 3D viewer.

    17 F3D alternatives
    Raytraced CAD assembly

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    F3D Features

    1.  GlTF Support
    F3D iconOpenSTL Icon

    F3D VS OpenSTL

    Is F3D a good alternative to OpenSTL?
     
    • F3D is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OpenSTL.

    • F3D is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenSTL.

    • F3D is Free and Open SourceOpenSTL is Free and Proprietary
  2. MiniMagics icon
     1 like

    Here's what MiniMagics offers:

    Import and save .STL, .magics or .mgx files Compress STL files up to factor 20 View parts and rotate, pan or zoom Detect bad edges and flipped triangles Make a section Request part information, such as XYZ measurements, volume, surface area or.

    15 MiniMagics alternatives
    MiniMagics screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MiniMagics iconOpenSTL Icon

    MiniMagics VS OpenSTL

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  3. Netfabb icon
     3 likes

    Netfabb is not just a viewer, it provides mesh edit, repair and analysis capabilities to everyone already being or aspiring to become part of this fantastic, growing, creative, high-tech industry called Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping or 3D Printing.

    26 Netfabb alternatives
    Netfabb screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Netfabb Features

    1.  Support Structures
    Netfabb iconOpenSTL Icon

    Netfabb VS OpenSTL

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  4. Magics icon
     2 likes

    Magics rapid prototyping software enables you to import a wide variety of CAD formats and to export STL files ready for rapid prototyping, tooling and manufacturing. Its applications include repairing and optimizing 3D models; analyzing parts; making process-related design...

    14 Magics alternatives
    Magics screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Magics iconOpenSTL Icon

    Magics VS OpenSTL

    Is Magics a good alternative to OpenSTL?
     
    • Magics is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenSTL.

    • Magics is Paid and ProprietaryOpenSTL is Free and Proprietary
  5. Viewshape icon
     2 likes

    Real 3d model viewer for Windows.

    14 Viewshape alternatives
    Viewshape screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Viewshape iconOpenSTL Icon

    Viewshape VS OpenSTL

    Is Viewshape a good alternative to OpenSTL?
     
    • Viewshape is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to OpenSTL.

    • Viewshape is Free and ProprietaryOpenSTL is also Free and Proprietary
  6. Free View Expert icon
     2 likes

    Free View Expert is entry level tool targeted for viewing, verifying, dimensioning and communicating 3D geometry information. Free View Expert allows you to input triangle models, create consistent topology, check errors, repair normals and output STL data for 3D printing...

    13 Free View Expert alternatives
    Free View Expert screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Free View Expert iconOpenSTL Icon

    Free View Expert VS OpenSTL

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  7. Tatlin icon
     2 likes

    Multi-platform Gcode and STL viewer for 3D printing.

    13 Tatlin alternatives
    Tatlin screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Tatlin iconOpenSTL Icon

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  8. ADA STL Viewer icon
     1 like

    The STL Viewer is FREE software for visualisation of STL or OBJ meshes created in packages such as 3D Studio Max, MAYA and Z Brush, modeled in CAD systems or generated from 3D digitalization of physical objects.

    14 ADA STL Viewer alternatives
    ADA STL Viewer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ADA STL Viewer iconOpenSTL Icon

    ADA STL Viewer VS OpenSTL

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  9. fstl icon
     1 like

    fstl is cross-platform and open-source. Precompiled binaries are available for Windows and Mac, and the only dependancy is Qt if you want to build it yourself.

    13 fstl alternatives
    fstl screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    fstl iconOpenSTL Icon

    fstl VS OpenSTL

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  10. STLView icon
     1 like

    A Free STL Viewer for Android and Windows.

    14 STLView alternatives
    STLView screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    STLView iconOpenSTL Icon

    STLView VS OpenSTL

    Is STLView a good alternative to OpenSTL?
     
    • STLView is the most popular Android alternative to OpenSTL.

    • STLView is Free and ProprietaryOpenSTL is also Free and Proprietary
  11. 'topeScope icon
     1 like

    Solid and mesh model tool.

    14 'topeScope alternatives
    'topeScope screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    'topeScope iconOpenSTL Icon

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  12. 3D-Tool Free Viewer icon
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    Visualize STL and DDS files.

    13 3D-Tool Free Viewer alternatives
    3D-Tool Free Viewer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    3D-Tool Free Viewer iconOpenSTL Icon

    3D-Tool Free Viewer VS OpenSTL

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