What it is
Glovius is a CAD viewer for inspecting, measuring, analyzing, comparing, and exporting part, assembly, and drawing files. It supports CATIA V5/V6, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, STEP, DWG, DXF, IGES, and JT. Analysis tools include thickness, collision, and draft analysis, as well as projected and section area tools. Glovius Cloud allows browser viewing without installation, link-based file sharing, and embedding models in websites; it can also link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization. Free apps are available for iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets. Export formats include STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images, and PowerPoint. The Windows viewer runs on Windows 10 or 11 and requires at least 4GB RAM; its downloadable version has a free 15-day trial. The free plan is listed alongside paid packs and annual subscriptions. A subscription license works on one machine; floating licenses can be used by one person at a time and borrowed for seven days.
Who it suits. Glovius suits people who need to inspect or measure CAD files across supported formats. Its browser viewer and mobile apps also suit users who need to view files without installing the Windows viewer.
Good
- Supports major CAD formats including DWG and DXF.
- Includes thickness, collision, and draft analysis.
- Cloud viewer supports link sharing and model embedding.
- Free apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android.
- Exports to formats including PDF, STL, and PowerPoint.
Watch for
- Windows viewer requires Windows 10 or 11.
- Windows viewer requires at least 4GB RAM.
- A subscription license works on only one machine.
- Floating licenses allow one user at a time.
Verdict
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.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Glovius Daily Pack | $15 once | ~~$20~~ $15 |
| Glovius Weekly Pack | $45 once | ~~$60~~ $45 |
| Glovius Monthly Pack | $91 once | ~~$130~~ $91 |
| Glovius Lite | $299 a year | ~~$360~~ $299/year |
| Glovius | $399 a year | ~~$480~~ $399/year |
| Glovius Plus | $549 a year | ~~$720~~ $549/year |
| Glovius | $995 once | 1 Perpetual Nodelocked License (Save 17%) |
| Glovius perpetual | $995 once | ~~$1195~~ $995; nodelocked or floating options |
From Glovius's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- Analysis tools
- Glovius provides thickness analysis, collision detection, draft analysis, projected area and section area tools. source
- API
- The current store FAQ explicitly says Glovius does not offer an API for customization or integration. source
- Cloud
- Glovius Cloud runs in a browser, needs no installation, syncs with Dropbox, supports link sharing and website embedding, and converts models online. source
- Cloud viewer
- Glovius Cloud lets users view CAD files in a browser without installation, share files by link and embed models in websites. source
- Company profile
- LinkedIn’s HCL Glovius showcase lists Pune, Maharashtra as headquarters, 10,001+ employees, and 1991 as the founding year. source
- Company size estimate
- SignalHire lists Geometric Americas Inc. headquarters in Troy, Michigan and estimates 200–500 employees. source
- Comparison
- Glovius compares model revisions and can highlight geometry, product-structure, PMI, and attribute differences. source
- Data access terms
- The end-user agreement says the software is owned by HCL and that Dropbox access is subject to Dropbox terms and privacy policies. source
- Developer entity
- Google Play identifies Geometric Americas, Inc. as the Android developer and lists a Troy, Michigan address. source
- Documentation and support
- Official support provides online help, FAQs, video tutorials, release notes, licensing instructions, and email support. source
- Dropbox integration
- Glovius Cloud can link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization. source
- Engineering analysis
- The product includes collision detection, wall-thickness analysis, draft-angle analysis, projected-area calculations, and mass/property analysis. source
- Export formats
- Glovius can export CAD data to formats including STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images and PowerPoint. source
- Floating licenses
- A floating license is installed on a server, can be used by one person at a time and may be borrowed for 7 days. source
- Industries
- Glovius is used in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, medical and high-tech industries. source
- Integrations
- The store FAQ names Dropbox syncing as a cloud capability but says Glovius does not support PLM or ERP integrations. source
- Languages
- The Windows product documentation lists English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean support. source
- Licence
- The EULA identifies HCL Technologies Limited as the software licensor and governs installation and use, indicating proprietary licensing rather than open source. source
Review
Glovius is a multi-format CAD viewer for parts, assemblies and drawings, built for teams that need measurement, engineering analysis, comparison and export rather than screen-only inspection. It fits contractors, suppliers and engineers who exchange files across several CAD systems and need browser or mobile access as well as Windows tools. The main trade-off is licensing: broad format coverage and advanced export are reserved for the more expensive tiers.
Overview
Glovius opens CATIA V5 and V6, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, STEP, DWG, DXF, IGES and JT files. That breadth is valuable when a construction or manufacturing project receives models from multiple design offices. DWG and DXF support also makes it relevant to 2D plans, while markup and annotation provide a way to call out changes during review.
Its analysis tools go beyond viewing. Thickness, collision, draft, projected-area and section-area checks can expose fit, clearance and manufacturability concerns before a full CAD authoring system is involved. Comparison, bill-of-materials and 3D-report functions on the main Glovius tier add structure to design reviews and supplier handoffs.
Key features
- Browser sharing: Glovius Cloud displays files in a browser without installation, creates share links and embeds models in websites. That is useful when homeowners, site staff or subcontractors need to inspect a model without desktop CAD software.
- Dropbox synchronization: Cloud can link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization, reducing manual file transfers for teams already using that storage service. Dropbox access is governed by Dropbox’s own terms and privacy policies.
- Engineering analysis: Collision, thickness and draft checks, plus projected and section area measurements, support practical review decisions instead of merely confirming that a file opens.
- Export: Depending on the plan, files can be exported to STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images and PowerPoint. The higher tier is the clearest fit when downstream teams need several neutral or presentation formats.
- Mobile apps: Free iPhone, iPad and Android apps extend model access to phones and tablets, useful for site or workshop discussions where a Windows workstation is unavailable.
Pricing
Glovius uses freemium access and offers a 15-day trial for the downloadable Windows CAD Viewer. The short-use packs suit an occasional review: Glovius Daily Pack costs 15.00 USD once for 24 hours of validity, four hours of usage and 20GB of storage; Weekly Pack is 45.00 USD once for seven days, 20 hours and 20GB; Monthly Pack is 91.00 USD once for 30 days, 80 hours and 20GB. These packs avoid an annual commitment but impose explicit usage windows.
Glovius Lite costs 299.00 USD per year (annual subscription, save 17%). It covers 2D DWG/DXF viewing, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, STEP and IGES viewing, plus basic analysis and exports. Choose it when those formats are sufficient and advanced comparison or specialist authoring formats are not part of the workflow.
Glovius costs 399.00 USD per year (one annual subscription, save 17%). It adds CATIA, NX, ProENGINEER, JT and Creo viewing, along with measurement, section, analysis, comparison, BOM and 3D reports. This is the sensible middle tier for mixed-format engineering reviews.
Glovius Plus costs 549.00 USD per year (one annual subscription, save 24%). It adds advanced STEP, IGES, Parasolid and 3MF export and includes all Glovius features. It earns its premium when conversion and delivery formats are central to the job. A free plan is available, but its published caps are not defined beyond the freemium offering.
Licensing has operational limits. A subscription license works on one machine. A floating license is installed on a server, serves one person at a time and may be borrowed for seven days, making it better for shared departmental use than simultaneous access.
Platforms
Glovius runs on Android, iOS, web and Windows. The Windows edition requires Windows 10 or 11 and at least 4GB of RAM. Cloud viewing handles browser access, while the free mobile apps support iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones and tablets.
Who it's for
Glovius is strongest for automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, medical and high-tech organizations, and for contractors or suppliers coordinating detailed models from different CAD ecosystems. It also suits construction teams that need DWG/DXF review, measurements and shareable browser models without buying a full authoring suite. A viewer-focused user with only one simple format and no analysis or export requirement may not need its higher tiers.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unusually broad support across major mechanical CAD, neutral, drawing and JT formats.
- Analysis, measurement, comparison, markup and reporting support substantive design review.
- Cloud links, embeds, Dropbox synchronization and mobile apps make distribution practical.
- Short-duration packs provide an alternative to an annual license for temporary work.
Cons
- Advanced export and complete feature coverage require the 549.00 USD annual Plus plan.
- One-machine subscription licensing limits casual movement between workstations.
- Floating licenses allow only one concurrent user and a seven-day borrow period.
- The free offering has caps, while the published terms do not define those caps in detail.
Alternatives
Browse the CAD viewers list when you want to compare a wider field. CAD Reader is a freemium option for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows with a free download, making it worth considering if Mac support matters. CAD Pockets offers fundamental CAD features, third-party cloud storage and 100MB of cloud space on its free plan across Android, iOS and web. CADViewer is a paid, server-oriented choice with a 10-day trial and Linux, macOS, self-hosted and API coverage. DWG FastView suits users seeking a low-cost mobile/web freemium viewer; its Premium plan is 3.99 USD per month with 5GB storage and premium annotations, dimensions and measurements. DWGSee is another freemium DWG-focused option. ABViewer is a paid Windows/Linux alternative with a 30.00 USD per month three-month Professional subscription. Apowersoft CAD Viewer is Windows-only and offers a 19.95 USD monthly personal plan. VariCAD Viewer is a paid Linux/Windows viewer with a one-user annual option.
Verdict
Choose Glovius when your work crosses several CAD formats and you need measurements, engineering checks, comparison, reporting and shareable access in one viewer. Its main reason to look elsewhere is cost and licensing friction: occasional or narrowly DWG-focused users may get enough from a simpler freemium viewer, while teams needing simultaneous workstation use must account for the one-machine and floating-license limits.