MatrixGold 4 vs 3Design V13
A side-by-side of facts taken from each maker’s public pages (or a named reseller). This is not a recommendation and not a paid placement.
| MatrixGold 4 Current | 3Design V13 Current | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Windows 10 or 11. Gemvision’s requirements list does not include ARM. A licence activates on one device at a time. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source | Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, or a Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or later), per the maker’s V13 technical specifications. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source |
| Price | US list on the Gemvision store: $5,995.00 with Rhinoceros; $5,495.00 without. The with-Rhinoceros option is listed as including a MatrixGold 4 licence, Rhinoceros 9, and a six-month MatrixGold Membership. MatrixGold 4 runs on Rhino 8, which Gemvision says is included with a Rhino 9 commercial licence. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source | Not published The maker directs buyers to a contact form so a representative can call. No public list price was found. Last checked 11 November 2026 |
| Licence | Paid licence; a valid Rhino licence is required. Can be activated on one device at a time. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source | Protected by a USB security key (dongle), per the maker’s FAQ. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source |
| Rhino required? | Yes. MatrixGold 4 requires Rhino 8. If you are on Rhino 7, a Rhino upgrade is required before or alongside MatrixGold 4. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source | No. 3Design uses its own engine. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source |
| Exports | Exports include STL, 3DM and OBJ, per Gemvision materials cited on the store and feature pages. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source | The maker’s older edition page (2021) said the Pro edition exports STL, IGES, STEP and OBJ, while the Designer edition did not include production formats. Confirm the current edition’s exports with the vendor before buying. Edition names and export lists should be re-checked with a current quote. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source |
| Jewellery tools | Gem placement, profile builders, pattern libraries, gem maps, material lists and tech reports, in the maker’s wording. Version 4.1 adds Advanced Pavé, mesh tools, experimental AI Connect, and other modelling updates. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source | Parametric finger size, stone and prong tools, pavé, variable channels, and a caliper that weighs the metal, in the maker’s wording. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source |
| Trial | Gemvision offers a 15-day trial to qualified users in some regions. Availability is not published as a global self-serve download. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source | Not published Last checked 11 November 2026 |
| Membership or upgrades | A six-month membership is included with the licence purchase on the store. After that, membership is an optional annual extra; Stuller’s materials list software upgrades among membership benefits. The current annual membership price was not published on the pages checked. Last checked 11 November 2026 · Source | Not published Last checked 11 November 2026 |
Gemvision’s jewellery plugin built on Rhino. Current list prices on the Gemvision store are $5,995 with Rhinoceros and $5,495 without.
A dedicated parametric jewellery CAD package, not built on Rhino. Public list price is not published; a local representative quotes.
Written by the editorial team. Prefer a current official quote before you buy.