MeshLab
An open-source application for processing and editing 3D triangle meshes from scanning and modeling projects
- Vendor
- ISTI - Italian National Research Council
- Also known as
- meshlab
Available worldwide
What is MeshLab?
MeshLab is a system for processing, editing, and converting unstructured 3D triangular meshes. It provides tools for mesh cleaning, healing, inspection, rendering, and format conversion.
MeshLab pricing
We don't have MeshLab's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Free and open source
What MeshLab does
The capabilities that matter for 3d modeling, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Deployment model
- Native desktop
- Polygonal box mesh modeling
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- Digital clay brush sculpting
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- Procedural node based generation
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- Skeletal rigging and inverse kinematics ik
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- Nurbs and spline based modeling
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- Uv mapping and texture unwrapping
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- Native CPU GPU raytraced render engine
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- Game engine export fbx obj gltf
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- Motion graphics and cloner effectors
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- SOC2 type ii
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- ISO 27001
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- Pricing model
- Free open source
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- macOS
- Linux
- Windows
- Self-hosted
MeshLab FAQ
Common questions about MeshLab, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is MeshLab?
Enables interactive processing of 3D mesh data, including editing, repair, analysis, rendering, and conversion. Designed for professionals working with output from 3D scanning equipment and those preparing models for three-dimensional printing. It is indexed under 3d Modeling.
Source: https://www.meshlab.net
Is MeshLab free to use?
MeshLab is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://www.meshlab.net
What platforms does MeshLab support?
MeshLab supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://www.meshlab.net
Is MeshLab open source?
Yes. MeshLab is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Where is MeshLab available?
MeshLab is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Italy.
Source: https://www.meshlab.net
MeshLab alternatives
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- Maxon Cinema 4Dlow · 26%
- ZBrushCreate highly detailed 3D sculptures using intuitive brush-based toolslow · 25%
Compare MeshLab
Side by side against other 3d modeling, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
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Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for MeshLab, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release cadence | 67 | 0.05 | 3.5 | ✓ |
| Stars | 71 | 0.03 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| Security score | 27 | 0.04 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Development activity | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 0 | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 65% |
Adoption
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Github stars | 5,868 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 70% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Pricing model: free_open_source · Deployment model: native_desktop | mediumsource · 2026-10-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | C++ | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | GPL-3.0 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | HqCountry: IT · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 75% |
Pricing
Release
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Scorecard | 2.7 | highsource · 2026-10-14 · 90% |
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