Meshmixer
by Autodesk · meshmixer.org ↗
A free, discontinued desktop software for basic 3D mesh editing, sculpting, and preparing models for 3D printing, especially useful for dental labs.
Autodesk has not released an update since April 2018, and no longer supports the software.
Meshmixer is discontinued — what to switch to
Autodesk has not released an update since April 2018, and no longer supports the software.
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Meshmixer at a glance
Watch-outs
- No longer supported or updated by Autodesk.
- Operating system update support is not available.
Data Index profile
Table view
| Axis | Meshmixer | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 0.6 | 1 of 17 tracked capabilities confirmed (3 unverified) |
| Integrations | no data | No integration data verified |
| Pricing clarity | 10.0 | public full, free plan |
| Support | 2.0 | 1 channel |
| Vendor stability | 0.0 | discontinued, 15,752 staff |
| User rating | 8.8 | 4.4/5 from 22 public reviews |
Of the 5 axes we could measure, Meshmixer is strongest on pricing clarity (10.0/10) and weakest on vendor stability (0.0/10). The low stability score reflects that the product is no longer developed — plan a migration rather than a purchase. We could not verify integrations yet, so those axes are left blank rather than scored.
- Features0.6
1 of 17 tracked capabilities confirmed (3 unverified). What this measures ⓘ
- Integrationsno data
No integration data verified. What this measures ⓘ
- Pricing clarity10.0
public full, free plan. What this measures ⓘ
- Support2.0
1 channel. What this measures ⓘ
- Vendor stability0.0
discontinued, 15,752 staff. What this measures ⓘ
- User rating8.8
4.4/5 from 22 public reviews. What this measures ⓘ
CAD indications & automation
Meshmixer confirms 1 of 17 capabilities we track for this category (3 not verified yet). Most competitors confirm crowns, bridges, and abutments, which we could not confirm here.
- ✕ Crowns
- ✕ Bridges
- ✕ Inlays/onlays
- ✕ Veneers
- ✕ Abutments
- ✕ Implant bars
- ✕ Full arch
- ✕ Full dentures
- ✕ Partial frameworks
- ✕ Splints
- ✕ Surgical guides
- ✓ Models
- ✕ Aligners
- ✕ Smile design
- ? AI margin
- ? AI crown proposal
- ? Material library
- Learning curve
- low
See how every dental CAD product compares on these features →
Pricing & 3-year cost
- License model
- Free
- Price transparency
- Full public pricing
- Starting price
- Not published
- Free trial
- Not verified
- Free plan
- Yes
- Price last checked
- Sep 30, 2026
- Minimum term
- Not verified
- Auto-renew
- Not verified
- Cancellation notice
- Not verified
- Early termination fee
- Not verified
- Data export on exit
- Not verified
Who it’s for
Practice size
- Specialties
- Dental lab
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Platforms
- windows, macos
- Open API
- ?
- Support
User ratings
4.4/5 averaged across G2 from 22 reviews.
Ratings are snapshots from third-party platforms, shown with their date and link. We do not publish them as our own review stars.
Company
- Vendor
- Autodesk
- Employees
- 15,752
Timeline
- Discontinued Last update released, product no longer supported.
Markets
Vendor also markets the product globally.
Markets the vendor actively sells into: Global.
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FAQ
What are the best alternatives to Meshmixer?
By our Data Index, the strongest alternatives in dental CAD are exocad DentalCAD (7.6), 3Shape Dental System (6.1), and Medit ClinicCAD (5.7).
Sources11 cited · 17 field-level citations
- Meshmixer Discontinued - Alternatives - Dental Reviewed · dentalreviewed.com · vendor site
- 3D printing of a complete dental model using an open-source software and low-cost printer · revistas.upch.edu.pe · peer reviewed study
- Autodesk Discontinues Meshmixer 3D Software - Institute of Digital Dentistry · instituteofdigitaldentistry.com · vendor site
- 3D Dental Model to Print in Meshmixer — orthodontics.io · orthodontics.io · vendor site
- Meshmixer · meshmixer.org · vendor site
- Meshmixer Reviews 2026 · g2.com · review platform
- Autodesk Meshmixer Pricing, Alternatives & More 2024 - Capterra · trustradius.com · review platform
- Meshmixer vs. Netfabb · slashdot.org · review platform
- Autodesk App Store - Meshmixer · apps.autodesk.com · vendor site
- Autodesk Employees (15,752): Headcount Trends 2026 | AltIndex · altindex.com · vendor site
- meshmixer.org (vendor site, found via Google AI Mode; page not individually checked) · meshmixer.org · vendor site
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