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Plasticity vs Gravity Sketch

Plasticity logo

Plasticity

Software

CAD for artists

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravity Sketch logo

Gravity Sketch

Software

VR 3D design tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gravity Sketch has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Plasticity limited plugin ecosystem compared to Rhino; fewer third-party extensions available; Gravity Sketch free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
  • They diverge on capability: Plasticity covers Smooth surface modeling, Gravity Sketch covers VR design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Plasticity and Gravity Sketch actually diverge.

Attributes where Plasticity and Gravity Sketch differ
AttributePlasticityGravity Sketch
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, UbuntuVR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web)
Founded20232014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Plasticity

  • Smooth surface modeling
  • Fillet operations
  • Boolean operations
  • Mesh export
  • Fast workflow
  • Artist-friendly
  • Game engines
  • License key

Only in Gravity Sketch

  • VR design
  • Desktop app
  • Surface modeling
  • Collaboration
  • Import/export
  • Presentation mode
  • Rhino
  • Alias

Both cover

  • Blender
  • Windows support
  • MacOS support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Plasticity

  • Concept designnot Gravity Sketch
  • Hard surface modelingnot Gravity Sketch

Gravity Sketch

  • Spatial 3D design and conceptualisation in VRnot Plasticity
  • Collaborative product design sessionsnot Plasticity
  • Conceptual model generationnot Plasticity
  • Engineering and design team collaboration in immersive environmentnot Plasticity

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Plasticity

  • Limited plugin ecosystem compared to Rhino; fewer third-party extensions available
  • Young product with shorter track record; fewer industry case studies and community resources
  • No parametric history tree; may require different workflow for some users accustomed to feature-based modeling
  • Premium pricing for Indie users despite being positioned as affordable alternative

Gravity Sketch

  • Free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
  • File format support limited to OBJ and STL on free plan; other formats require paid plan
  • Evaluation tools (surface contours, viewpoints, section tool) not available on free tier
  • VR access requires Meta Quest, Steam, or web app; limited to specific platforms
  • Data localisation only available on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Plasticity

On request
  • Indie$149/one-time

Gravity Sketch

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Gravity Sketch review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Plasticity if

  • You need smooth surface modeling.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, Ubuntu.
  • You also want fillet operations.
Plasticity review

Choose Gravity Sketch if

  • You need vr design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
  • You also want desktop app.
Gravity Sketch review

Questions people ask

Is Plasticity or Gravity Sketch better?
Neither clearly leads. Plasticity starts at On request and Gravity Sketch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Plasticity or Gravity Sketch?
Gravity Sketch has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Plasticity and Free for Gravity Sketch.
Does Plasticity or Gravity Sketch run on more platforms?
Plasticity runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Ubuntu. Gravity Sketch runs on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
Can I use Gravity Sketch for free?
Yes. Gravity Sketch has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Plasticity starts at On request.
What is Plasticity best used for?
Plasticity is most often used for concept design, hard surface modeling. Of those, concept design and hard surface modeling are not what Gravity Sketch is typically brought in for.
What can Plasticity do that Gravity Sketch cannot?
Plasticity covers Smooth surface modeling, Fillet operations, Boolean operations, Mesh export. Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Desktop app, Surface modeling, Collaboration. Both handle Blender, Windows support, MacOS support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Plasticity: What is Plasticity designed for?

Plasticity is a NURBS-based 3D modeler designed for concept and product design, prioritizing an artist-friendly workflow over parametric history-based modeling.

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Plasticity: What platforms does Plasticity support?

Plasticity runs on Windows, macOS (Intel and M-Series), Linux, and Ubuntu using Parasolid's geometric modeling kernel.

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Plasticity: What is the pricing model for Plasticity?

Plasticity is a one-time purchase: Indie tier costs $149 and Studio tier is available at a higher price point. A 30-day free trial is available.

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Plasticity: Does Plasticity integrate with Blender?

Yes. Plasticity includes a Blender Bridge add-on that enables live-linking between Plasticity and Blender, allowing you to preview Plasticity models inside Blender with proper materials and lighting.

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Plasticity: What key features distinguish Plasticity from other CAD tools?

Plasticity features streamlined UI with context-sensitive widgets, chordal fillets, key bindings familiar to Blender users, radial menus, Dimension and Measure commands for absolute constraints, and handles complex Boolean operations on dense geometry.

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