Compare Blender and MeshLab 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Blender
Star Rating
(297)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BlenderMeshLab
Star Rating
(24)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MeshLabSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Blender excels in rendering capabilities, particularly with textures and lighting, achieving a star rating of 9.5 and 9.6 respectively, while MeshLab, although competent, falls slightly behind with ratings of 8.7 and 8.8.
- Reviewers mention that Blender's mesh repair feature is highly rated at 9.1, making it a preferred choice for users needing robust file editing tools, whereas MeshLab's mesh repair is rated at 8.7, indicating it may not be as effective for complex repairs.
- G2 users highlight Blender's superior sculpting and drawing tools, with ratings of 8.6 and 8.2, respectively, which are essential for detailed 3D modeling, while MeshLab does not offer the same level of sculpting functionality, focusing more on mesh processing.
- Users on G2 appreciate Blender's strong community support and extensive library of materials, rated at 8.5, which enhances the user experience, while MeshLab's material library is less comprehensive, impacting creative flexibility.
- Reviewers say that Blender's ease of use is rated at 7.1, which some find challenging, but the depth of features compensates for this, whereas MeshLab scores higher at 8.4, making it more accessible for beginners.
- Users report that Blender's integration capabilities, particularly with 3D rendering, are rated at 8.9, allowing for seamless workflows, while MeshLab's integration features are rated lower at 7.5, which may limit its usability in more complex projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing availableMeshLab
No pricing availableFree Trial
Blender
No trial information availableMeshLab
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
8.3
19
Ease of Use
7.1
250
8.4
19
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
217
8.0
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
7.5
19
Features by Category
Design
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.2
115
Not enough data
7.9
114
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
Move
8.7
123
Not enough data
9.0
127
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.8
112
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
File Support
9.1
22
9.3
14
8.8
15
9.4
8
9.4
25
9.0
14
File Editing
9.1
20
8.7
17
9.3
23
9.0
16
Software Integrations
8.0
15
8.0
11
8.9
22
7.5
10
Software Type
7.1
11
7.4
7
9.5
24
8.7
15
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Library
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
Rendering
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Integrations
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender and MeshLab are categorized as 3D Printing
Unique Categories
Blender is categorized as Animation, Video Effects, 3D Modeling, Video Editing, 3D Rendering, and Architectural Rendering
MeshLab has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MeshLab
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
Research
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.5%
Entertainment
9.5%
Consumer Electronics
9.5%
Arts and Crafts
9.5%
Other
47.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Gregg J.
Verified User in Retail
In short I have the opinion that it is not a software created for designers of the industrial area since it does not have the technical, metric and dimensions regulations to draw measurements and based on precise planes modeling parts that require an exact...
MeshLab
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jim M.
Verified User in Capital Markets
Love the trackball. Also able to mess with a triangular mesh with ease.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jenny A.
Verified User in Sports
I have found that at times the program has issues when it is trying to rebuild a model. But other then that small hicup not much.
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User
It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...
Jim M.
Verified User in Capital Markets
Love the trackball. Also able to mess with a triangular mesh with ease.
Gregg J.
Verified User in Retail
In short I have the opinion that it is not a software created for designers of the industrial area since it does not have the technical, metric and dimensions regulations to draw measurements and based on precise planes modeling parts that require an exact...
Jenny A.
Verified User in Sports
I have found that at times the program has issues when it is trying to rebuild a model. But other then that small hicup not much.
Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 comments
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
MeshLab has no discussions with answers
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