Overview

ShapeDiver turns cloud-hosted Grasshopper files into browser applications, including 3D product configurators, while keeping the original Grasshopper code private. It suits teams building configurable products around existing Grasshopper work; its strongest case is a web-facing application backed by APIs, though computation, credit and seat limits shape the fit.

Key features

Sharing a Grasshopper-powered design tool without exposing its source code is useful when a team wants to offer configuration to customers or partners while retaining control of the underlying model. ShapeDiver’s APIs and SDKs also give developers a way to build custom applications around the platform, rather than relying only on a ready-made browser experience.

The integration set includes Shopify, WooCommerce, iJewel3D, Speckle, Autodesk Forma and VIKTOR.ai, giving teams several routes to connect configuration work with commerce, design and engineering tools. Support for more than 40 Grasshopper plugins is a meaningful breadth claim, but plugin availability and limits vary by plan, so teams should check that their specific components fit their intended tier.

Security-conscious teams get SOC 2 Type 2 verification, with the report accessible through the Trust Center. Account, model and computation data are stored on AWS infrastructure and encrypted at rest and in transit. Enterprise customers can use private server solutions and choose a custom server location, but ShapeDiver does not offer on-premises deployment; organizations that require software inside their own premises should look elsewhere.

Pricing

ShapeDiver has a free plan and paid plans from €199/month (annual). The free account includes 50 monthly credits, making it useful for an initial evaluation, but it is not a substitute for a production allowance. Credits reset at the start of each month, unused credits do not roll over, and excess credits are billed separately.

The 14-day trial unlocks all platform features and includes up to 60 seconds of computation time. No credit card is required to create an account. That makes it a practical way to assess the full feature set, but the short trial and computation cap still favor a focused evaluation over an extended rollout.

Startup — €199.00 per month, billed annually. Includes 2,000 monthly credits, up to 30 seconds of computation, two seats and forum support. It is aimed at companies under €1M annual revenue launching non-critical applications. The lower price comes with fewer credits, shorter computation time, fewer seats and less direct support than Business.
Business — €499.00 per month, billed annually. Includes 10,000 monthly credits, up to 60 seconds of computation, five seats, Backend & Platform APIs and email support. This is the more credible fit when ShapeDiver is a core product component: it offers a larger operating allowance and API access, at a substantial increase over Startup.
Enterprise — custom pricing. Adds custom deployments, a private server system, custom server location, unlimited seats, single sign-on and a service-level agreement. It fits organizations needing deployment control or enterprise access terms, but does not meet an on-premises requirement.

Free users have documentation, tutorials, an FAQ, support forum and community catch-ups. Startup adds limited onboarding; Business and Enterprise include unlimited onboarding and private email support. Teams should weigh these support differences alongside the monthly credit and computation ceilings, not just the starting price.

Platforms

ShapeDiver supports web and API use alongside macOS and Windows. Its primary deployment is embedded, making it a natural fit for teams placing a configurator into a broader website or application. The combination of browser applications, APIs and SDKs offers room to integrate with an existing stack; the cloud-hosted model is less suitable for teams that need on-premises software.

Who it's for

ShapeDiver is best for teams already using Grasshopper that want to deliver interactive 3D configuration in a browser without revealing the original design code. Startup is positioned for smaller companies launching non-critical applications, while Business better matches a company relying on ShapeDiver as part of its core product. Plugin-dependent teams, high-computation projects and organizations with strict hosting requirements should verify fit before committing.

Pros and cons

Pro: Grasshopper designs can be shared as browser applications without exposing the source code, which supports external use while preserving the underlying model.
Pro: APIs, SDKs and integrations with commerce, design and engineering tools give developers options for connecting a configurator to an existing stack.
Pro: SOC 2 Type 2 verification and encryption at rest and in transit address important security concerns for hosted model and computation data.
Con: Monthly credits expire at reset and excess use is billed separately, so uneven workloads can make capacity planning more consequential.
Con: The Startup tier is limited to two seats and 30 seconds of computation; larger teams or more demanding models may need the pricier Business plan.
Con: Private server options are limited to Enterprise, and there is no on-premises deployment for organizations that require it.

Alternatives

Product Configurator Software and 3D Product Configurator Software are useful category starting points for comparing broader options.

ConvertSite Product Configurator is worth considering for a freemium web and API option with a free tier of 250 AI credits per month, capped at 100 per day; publishing starts a seven-day free trial.
Twikit is a paid alternative spanning Android, iOS, web and API, with pricing available by demo or contact.
ConfigOne may suit teams looking for self-hosted as well as web and API access; its SaaS plan starts at 499.00 PLN per month after implementation for one product line.
DynaMaker offers a free web plan with publishing, team invitations and public users, making it an option to consider for a no-cost starting point.
ConfigCraft Suite offers a free self-hosted and web option with guided configuration, simple option pricing, file uploads, saved and shared configurations, and WooCommerce cart and checkout.
Threekit is a paid web alternative with custom pricing and a bundle spanning 3D product configuration, 2D virtual photography, augmented reality, hosting, visualization, digital asset management and commerce technology.
QAD Configurator is another paid web-based option.
Acumatica Product Configurator is a paid alternative without a free plan.

Verdict

Choose ShapeDiver if your team has Grasshopper models to turn into embedded browser configurators and values source-code privacy, APIs and a substantial integration set. Its plan ladder gives smaller companies a defined entry point and core-product teams a higher-capacity Business tier, but credits, computation time, plugin limits and annual billing warrant careful sizing. Look elsewhere if on-premises deployment is mandatory or if your team needs more generous limits without moving to a higher-cost plan.

	Rubens 3D Product Configurator	ShapeDiver
Free trial		Yes
Paid from		€199/mo
Platforms	Web	api, macOS, Web, Windows
Free plan	No	Yes
Configuration limit	15 configurations
Product rules	Yes
Visual configuration	3d	3d
Quote generation	Yes
Primary deployment	embedded	embedded
Pricing model	flat_rate	flat_rate

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