Autodesk Viewer vs Glovius
Both are on the CAD Viewers list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| Autodesk Viewer | Glovius | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #17 5.3 | #3 7.5 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | On request | $15 once |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Autodesk Viewer: $0 Free: $0 | Glovius Daily Pack: $15 once Glovius Weekly Pack: $45 once Glovius Monthly Pack: $91 once Glovius Lite: $299 a year |
| Verdict | Autodesk Viewer provides a no-cost way to review and annotate many design formats in a browser. Keep in mind that shared views do not expose the source file, and link access and default expiry should be considered before sharing. | Glovius combines broad CAD viewing support with measurement, analysis, comparison, and export tools. Review the license terms and plan format coverage to determine which option fits your files and usage. |
| Visit Autodesk Viewer | Visit Glovius |