FAQ
Simplio3D is a web-based 3D product configurator and visualization platform that helps retailers and manufacturers sell configurable products more efficiently. It allows customers or sales teams to visually configure products, see price updates in real time, and generate leads, quotes, or orders—without needing custom software development.
It is commonly used for furniture, doors, apparel, outdoor products, shelving systems, and modular products, both B2C and B2B.
Simplio3D is very suitable for retailers, especially when products are configurable or too complex to display physically. Many retailers use it as:
A sales tool in-store (iPads, kiosks, TVs)
A lead-generation tool online
A visual catalog for products not physically in stock
Retailers often start with visualization and later connect pricing, checkout, or ERP systems.
The core configurator features are the same, but the key difference is integration and scalability:
Starter ($29/month)
Up to ~20 configurators
Pricing logic
Shopify & WooCommerce plugins
Limited API (mainly output data)
Pro ($49/month)
More configurators
Open API access
Advanced integrations (ERP, CRM, CMS)
Better suited for automation and scaling
Most growing retailers and manufacturers choose Pro once integrations become important.
You can do either:
DIY: Build the configurator yourself using the backend (Starter or Pro)
Outsource: Hire freelancers or partners for 3D models and setup
Simplio3D onboarding service: Simplio3D builds the first configurator for you
Many clients start DIY and later outsource once complexity increases.
Yes. Simplio3D does not create 3D models, but it supports standard formats like GLB, GLTF, OBJ.
If you don’t have models, common options are:
Hiring freelancers (Fiverr, Upwork)
Working with Simplio3D-experienced partners
Adapting existing CAD/Blender files
This approach keeps subscription costs low and flexible.
Yes. Pricing can be handled in multiple ways:
Built-in pricing formulas
Quantity-based pricing
Conditional pricing logic
External pricing via API (ERP / e-commerce)
This flexibility works well for both B2C pricing and B2B quotation workflows.
Both are possible:
Direct checkout via Shopify/WooCommerce
Lead generation (send configuration + customer details)
Quotation workflows (PDF/email output)
Many B2B companies start with leads and later add checkout once the process is validated.
Yes. Simplio3D offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card.
The trial gives access to Pro-level features, including integrations, so prospects can fully test real use cases before deciding.
No. Simplio3D is a cloud-based web service, not a self-hosted product.
This ensures:
Continuous updates
Infrastructure stability
Performance and security
Running it internally would require significant server, DevOps, and maintenance costs.
Enterprise is best when you need:
Multi-object or modular configurators (i.e. kitchen-style logic, modular sofas, etc.)
Custom camera, lighting, or rendering behavior
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Dedicated technical support
Simplio3D-managed onboarding
Most small and mid-size retailers start with Starter or Pro and upgrade only when needed.