3Dicom R&D vs Vesalius3D: What’s the Difference?

What is 3Dicom R&D?

Singular Health’s 3Dicom R&D converts 2D medical images into 3D reconstructions, converts DICOMs to JPG/PNG and enables segmentation for 3D printing of anatomical structures. It also has a built-in Medical Computer Aided Design feature where you can import, manipulate and position medical devices alongside the medical image.

What is Vesalius3D?

Vesalius3D is a software application for high quality 3D Visualization and Navigation through personalized, patient specific, anatomical structures.

Choosing Between 3Dicom R&D with Vesalius3D

Both 3Dicom R&D and Vesalius3D are pretty similar in terms of features. We have included the comparison table below to assist you in your choice between both softwares.

Features
Compatible with Windows	✓	✓
Compatible with MacOS	✓	✘
On-device DICOM image loading	✓	✓
Local File Storage	✓	✓
Standard 2D Views	✓	✓
Visualize CT Scans in 2D	✓	✓
Visualize PET Scans in 2D	✓	✓
Visualize MRI Scans in 2D	✓	✓
Visualize CT Scans in 3D with Rotate, Pan and Zoom	✓	✓
Visualize PET Scans in 3D with Rotate, Pan and Zoom	✓	✓
Visualize MRI Scans in 3D with Rotate, Pan and Zoom	✓	✓
Intuitive HU Window Feature, which exposes internal anatomy and structures	✓	✓
Use presets visualization	✓	Additional Purchase: L1
Easily measure and annotate DICOM Images in 2D and view them in 3D	✓	Additional Purchase: L2
Integrates with local PACS systems for improved workflows	✓	Additional Purchase: D1
Take screenshots	✓	Additional Purchase: L1
Take screen recording with audio	✓	Additional Purchase: L1
Segment specific anatomy and export to .STL files for 3D print	✓	Additional Purchase: L2
Import and visualize patient-specific implants and guides with MCAD	✓	Additional Purchase: D1
Perform in-silico testing of medical devices and test the output of R&D phase medical AI models	✓	✘
Educate med students & bio-engineers with real pathology & cases in 3D.	✓	✘
Mobile Companion App	3Dicom Mobile included in Subscription	✘

The Final Analysis

Overall, both 3Dicom R&D and Vesalius3D, are pretty similar in terms of features.

If you are a Windows user, you would probably select Vesalius3D for its convenience and compatibility as Vesalius3D is built and tested specifically for Windows platform.

However, if you want a product that would be compatible across MacOS AND Windows devices, you probably select 3Dicom R&D. 3Dicom R&D subscription includes a mobile companion app that is also compatible for both Android AND iOS users, making it the more user-friendly and cost efficient option.