We already use Cylindo. Can we switch?

Yes. A CharpstAR configurator can also run on the product page alongside images made with Cylindo. Send us one product and we build its configurator free of charge.

Can you use 3D models we already have?

Yes. Sweef's modular sofa was built from 3D files Sweef already had. If you have none, we model from photos and measurements.

Which shop platforms does it work on?

It works on all shop platforms. The configurator is added to the product page with one code snippet and connects to your systems through an API.

What happens after the free product?

If you want to continue, we discuss the rest of your range. You keep the 3D model in either case.

Cylindo and CharpstAR compared

Cylindo describes itself as a visual commerce platform for creating and delivering product visuals. CharpstAR builds the configurator for you, including the 3D models, and hosts it. You can try a live configurator further down this page. CharpstAR starts at £18 per model per month, and the first product is free.

Request a free configurator for one product See a live example

The first product is free. We accept work email addresses only.

What Cylindo offers

Describes itself as a visual commerce platform for creating and delivering product visuals
3D Master Assets, 360° experiences, a web AR viewer, AI-generated scenes and a Modular Designer
Self-serve 3D renders and a no-code gallery builder
Price on request

What CharpstAR offers

Custom configurators: parametric, modular, colour and material, and full planners
CharpstAR builds the 3D models, the option logic and the rules
API based: prices, options and rules are read from your own systems
From £18 per model per month, including hosting and updates. The first product is free

Example: a chair configurator built by CharpstAR

Example catalogue

Lounge Chair

€1,070

In stockDelivery in 2 weeks

01 UpholsteryBlack (Grade A)

02 FrameBlack

A working configurator on a product page. The grades, prices, lead times and rules here are an example catalogue, not a real client's price list.

Comparison

Cylindo

CharpstAR

Who builds it

CylindoThe customer can upload imagery or existing 3D, or have Cylindo create a Master Asset as a service, for which additional fees may apply. 3D renders are described as self-serve.

CharpstARCharpstAR builds the 3D models, the option logic and the rules. You send the product page and the list of options.

What can be configured

CylindoA Modular Designer with which shoppers configure, stage and plan products in their own space.

CharpstARParametric, modular, colour and material configurators, and full planners. Each configurator is built for the product.

Prices and data

CylindoNot stated on Cylindo's website.

CharpstARAPI based. Prices, options and rules can be read from your own systems, so prices are maintained in one place.

Price

CylindoOn request. Cylindo's website does not publish prices.

CharpstARFrom £18 per model per month, including hosting and updates. The first product is free.

Time to the first product

CylindoNot stated on Cylindo's website.

CharpstARAbout two weeks after we receive the product link and the option list.

Types of configurator CharpstAR builds

All of them can read prices, options and rules from your systems through an API.

Modular
Products assembled from modules, such as sofas and outdoor kitchens, with rules for which modules can be joined. Grillo and Dangarden use this for their outdoor kitchens.
Parametric
Made-to-measure products. The shopper enters width, height and depth, and the model and the price update.
Colour and material
Fabrics, finishes, stones and metals shown on the 3D model.
Full planners
Several products arranged together in one space, to scale.

More live examples

When Cylindo may suit you better

You mainly need product images
Cylindo's platform produces 360° views and detail shots from a 3D asset, AI-generated lifestyle scenes and staged 3D rooms.
Your team will produce the renders
Cylindo offers self-serve 3D renders and a no-code gallery builder.

Get one product configured free

Send us one product with its options. We build the configurator and you try it on your own product page.

Questions

The information about Cylindo on this page comes from Cylindo's website and was read in September 2026: cylindo.com, cylindo.com, platform. Prices and features change. If anything here is out of date, email hello@charpstar.co and we will correct it.

Cylindo is a trademark of its owner. CharpstAR is not affiliated with Cylindo.

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