Clara.io
Clara.io is a comprehensive cloud-based 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software that operates entirely within a web browser.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Model, animate, and render 3D designs directly in your web browser.
Who should look elsewhere
Free tier has limited cloud storage and rendering time.
Pros
- +No downloads or installations required, fully web-based.
- +Familiar interface for users accustomed to desktop 3D tools.
- +Powerful V-Ray cloud rendering for high-quality visuals.
- +Extensive support for various 3D file formats.
- +Collaboration and versioning features for team projects.
Cons
- −Free tier has limited cloud storage and rendering time.
- −Personal usage only for free and lower-tier plans, commercial usage requires custom plans.
Key features
- ✓Web-browser based 3D modeling, animation, and rendering
- ✓V-Ray Cloud Rendering
- ✓Complete 3D Modeling Toolset (sub-object editing, mesh tools, subdivision surfaces, modifiers, UV editing)
- ✓Import/Export support for over 30 3D file formats (FBX, Collada, STL, OBJ, Three.JS, Babylons.JS, STEP, IGES, 3DS, Blender)
- ✓Multi-platform compatibility (Chrome, Firefox, IE11, Edge, Windows, OSX, Linux, Android, iOS)
- ✓Scripting, Plugins + REST API for customization
- ✓Easy Sharing + Embedding (user galleries, WebGL/Three.JS and VRay Cloud render embedding)
- ✓Collaboration + Versioning (simultaneous multi-user editing, per-user permissions)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | — | month | 2GB cloud storage; Unlimited public scenes; 1 hour rendering time per month |
| Standard | $10 | month | 10GB cloud storage; Unlimited public scenes; 50 private scenes |
| Advanced | $100 | month | 50GB cloud storage; Unlimited public scenes; 200 private scenes |
| Enterprise | — | month | For commercial usage |