Sketchfab is the reference for 3D artists, mobile AR and consumer e-commerce. OmniView 3D is built for engineers: native CAD import, exploded view, measuring, private by default, hosted in the EU.
Native STEP import · Private by default · EU hosted · No public gallery
| Feature | Sketchfab | OmniView 3D |
|---|---|---|
| What the tool is for | Public 3D library for gaming, art, AR/VR | B2B CAD viewer for engineers and design offices |
| Native CAD import | STEP/IGES unsupported — manual conversion required | STEP and IGES imported directly (SolidWorks, Catia, NX, Creo via STEP export) |
| Privacy by default | Public gallery by default, paid plan needed to go private | Private by default, public link optional |
| Exploded view and measuring | No — geared towards artistic rendering | Built into the viewer |
| Hosting and GDPR | AWS US-East (Sketchfab is an Epic Games subsidiary) | Hosted in the European Union |
| Target use case | Creative portfolios, video games, consumer e-commerce | Design review, shop floor, after-sales, industrial B2B |
Your first model online in 60 seconds. Nothing to configure, nothing to learn.
European hosting, private links by default, automatic deletion.
Your clients open, rotate and approve without creating an account or installing anything.
No. Sketchfab does not natively support industrial CAD formats (STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, Catia). OmniView 3D imports STEP and IGES directly with no prior conversion (SolidWorks and Catia via a STEP export) — conversion to a lightweight web format happens automatically server-side.
Sketchfab is a public gallery built for 3D artists and gaming. OmniView 3D is an industrial B2B tool: private by default, native CAD import (STEP, IGES, FBX; SolidWorks via STEP export), EU hosting, white-labelling, exploded view and measuring for technical teams.
On Sketchfab, models are public by default. Privacy requires a paid subscription starting at 15 USD per user per month. OmniView 3D is private by default: each model is reachable only through a signed link, even on the free plan.
Sketchfab offers a free plan with public models only. Private models and professional features start at 15 USD per user per month. OmniView 3D offers a free Starter plan (3 models, 100 MB) with privacy built in, then Pro at 49 EUR/month.
No, deliberately. OmniView 3D is designed for selective B2B sharing: you control who sees what through signed links. There is no public gallery and no third-party model recommendations — your designs stay in your own space.
No. Sketchfab is geared towards artistic rendering and offers neither exploded views nor automatic measuring. OmniView 3D includes both natively: the operator enables the exploded view in one click to identify parts in an assembly.
Sketchfab (an Epic Games subsidiary) hosts its data on US servers. OmniView 3D stores every model exclusively in the European Union (AWS eu-west-1, Ireland), with native GDPR compliance.
OmniView 3D is the B2B alternative: native STEP/IGES import (SolidWorks via STEP export), private by default, exploded view, collaborative annotations, EU hosting, white-labelling from the Pro plan (49 EUR/month). No account required on the recipient side.
Yes. OmniView 3D generates embeddable iFrame code for any CMS (Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, Wix). The interactive 3D viewer appears directly on your product page, without redirecting to a third-party platform.
Both are quick to upload to. But to share a STEP file with no prior conversion, OmniView 3D is more direct: upload, then a link in 60 seconds. Sketchfab first requires you to convert to GLB or FBX from your CAD software.
Sketchfab is hosted on US servers. With OmniView 3D, your CAD models are stored exclusively in the European Union (AWS eu-west-1, Ireland). GDPR compliance out of the box — no contractual clauses to negotiate, no transatlantic transfer risk. A decisive argument for sensitive projects, defence contracts and healthcare.
Native STEP import, exploded view, private by default. And your data stays in Europe — not on Epic Games servers.
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Sketchfab remains the better choice for creative and consumer use cases: 3D artist portfolios, selling game-ready models, AR integration in consumer mobile apps, or lifestyle product e-commerce. Its community and marketplace have no equivalent. If your goal is public visibility (portfolio showcase, NFT, WebXR AR), Sketchfab suits you better than OmniView 3D.
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