3DVue vs Zakeke: which 3D configurator should you choose?

Zakeke was founded in 2017 in Milan. In less than ten years, the Italian platform has won over 25,000 e-commerce merchants worldwide, mainly thanks to an accessible SaaS model and easy integration on Shopify and WooCommerce. It is today the most visible solution on the SME configurator market.

3DVue is based in Montpellier, France. The model is the opposite: no self-service, no subscription to activate yourself. We take care of every project from 3D modelling to go-live, and stay available afterwards.

These two solutions do not target the same profiles. This comparison helps you identify which one fits your real situation.

Quick comparison

Zakeke: who is it for?

Zakeke is a visual commerce platform — a tool you activate yourself to personalise your products online. Its main asset is accessibility: you create an account, connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store, and start configuring your products from a back office.

What Zakeke does well

• Affordable pricing: from €29/month, it is the cheapest entry point on the market for a configurator with 3D rendering.
• Quick integration: the Shopify app installs in minutes. For simple products with colour variants, you can be live in a few hours.
• Wide feature set: text personalisation, engraving, printing, 3D configurator, AR, virtual try-on — Zakeke covers many use cases on a single platform.
• Community and documentation: 25,000+ customers means abundant documentation and an active community.

Zakeke's limitations

• You must provide your own 3D models. Zakeke does not create the models for you. If you do not have ready-to-use GLTF/GLB files, you need to commission them from a 3D artist — additional cost, extra lead time, an extra contact to manage.
• Custom integration remains your responsibility. To connect the configurator to your existing colour swatches, sync with your stock management or customise the interface, you need a developer.
• Generic 3D rendering. Visual quality is acceptable for simple products, but difficult to push towards photorealism without expertise in shaders and lighting.
• Support in English or Italian. For non-native speakers of these languages, exchanges with support can be challenging.
• Platform dependency. Your 3D assets and configuration are hosted within the Zakeke ecosystem. In case of cancellation or price increase, migration is complex.

3DVue: who is it for?

3DVue is not a SaaS platform you activate. It is a studio that takes charge of your project end to end: we model your products in 3D, integrate the configurator on your site, go live, and remain your single point of contact for any change.

What 3DVue does well

• Zero technical prerequisites. No existing 3D files needed, no developer required. We start from your photos or technical drawings.
• Modelling included. Creating the 3D models is part of every project — it is the starting point, not a separately billed option.
• Integration managed for you. We integrate the configurator on your Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop or WordPress. You do not have to manage an external developer.
• Human after-sales support. New material to add, theme update that breaks the display, new seasonal colour — one contact, who knows your project inside out.
• You own your 3D files. All models created are delivered to you at project completion. You can use them for other purposes (print, marketing, AR) or hand them to whoever you choose.

3DVue's limitations

• No self-service. If you like managing everything yourself, testing features autonomously or iterating quickly without going through a contact, 3DVue's model does not suit that way of working.
• Production lead time. Creating quality 3D models takes time — between 2 and 15 days depending on complexity. There is no going live in a few hours as with Zakeke.
• Not suited to catalogues of hundreds of simple references. For a catalogue of 500 t-shirts with basic colour variants, the cost/benefit ratio of a full service is not optimal.

Conclusion: which should you choose?

Choose Zakeke if: you already have your 3D models, an in-house or freelance developer, a simple product with colour or engraving variants, and you want to manage your configurator autonomously.

Choose 3DVue if: you are starting from scratch (no 3D files), you want carefully crafted photorealistic rendering, you have no developer available, and you need a partner who stays involved after delivery.

The real cost of Zakeke is not just the monthly subscription — it is the subscription plus external 3D modelling plus developer hours for integration. Adding these items, the price difference with 3DVue is often smaller than it appears.

Frequently asked questions

Do both 3DVue and Zakeke offer augmented reality?

Yes. Zakeke includes AR on its intermediate plans (~€69/month). 3DVue includes WebAR in all projects at no extra charge. The difference: with Zakeke, you must provide your own 3D files already optimised for AR. With 3DVue, model preparation for AR is included in the service.

Can Zakeke be integrated on PrestaShop?

Yes, Zakeke offers integrations for Shopify, WooCommerce, PrestaShop and WixStores via their app or module. 3DVue integrates via a universal HTML Web Component, with no third-party module to install or maintain.

Does Zakeke provide a 3D modelling service?

Zakeke offers a 3D model marketplace and an asset creation service via their "3D Asset Hub", billed separately. It is not the core of their offering. At 3DVue, modelling is integrated into every project — it is the starting point, not an option.

What is the price difference between Zakeke and 3DVue?

Zakeke starts at €29/month in self-service, but this price does not cover 3D model creation or site integration. Adding those external costs, the total budget is often comparable to 3DVue — which includes the entire chain in its monthly subscription.

Is Zakeke suitable for complex products with many variants?

Zakeke works well for simple products with colour or engraving variants. For complex products (modular furniture, textile with multiple zones, jewellery with nested components), the platform shows its limits in terms of rendering and configuration logic. 3DVue handles these cases on a bespoke basis.