vs-salsita
Infinitive is the only product configurator where compatibility rules are derived directly from your CAD model - not maintained in a separate database alongside it.
| ~7.5% | Online conversion rate |
|---|---|
| 3x | Industry average |
| 2-4 hrs | Saved per quote |
| 4-8 wks | CAD data to live |
The problem with maintaining rules separately from CAD
With most configurators - including Salsita - product compatibility rules live in a separate system from your CAD model. When an engineer updates a module, changes a connector, or adds a new variant, someone has to manually re-sync the configurator. That is a second job. And it creates errors: quotes go out based on stale rules, and production gets orders for configurations that no longer exist.
Infinitive solves this at the root. Compatibility between modules is determined by the connectivity defined in your CAD geometry - what physically or logically connects to what. When engineering updates a model, the configurator reflects it automatically. No re-sync. No second source of truth.
Why manufacturers choose Infinitive
Three structural advantages that no visual CPQ platform can replicate.
⚙️ CAD-native compatibility
Compatibility rules are derived from your CAD geometry, not a separately maintained rules database. Update your CAD model, and the configurator updates automatically.
🏭 Self-managed by your team
Add modules, update pricing, adjust configurations - all managed by your own team without filing a support ticket or waiting for a consultant. Salsita's implementation is handled entirely by their team.
⚡ Live in 4-8 weeks
From your existing CAD data to a live, deployed configurator in 4-8 weeks. Salsita's standard timeline is 10-12 weeks and requires their team to handle all setup.
Side-by-side comparison
A direct comparison across the factors that matter most for a manufacturer evaluating a product configurator.
| Feature | Infinitive | Salsita |
|---|---|---|
| CAD-derived compatibility | ✓ Yes - from CAD geometry | ✗ No - manual rules database |
| Auto-update when CAD changes | ✓ Automatic | ✗ Manual re-sync required |
| Self-managed by manufacturer | ✓ Your team manages it | ✗ Salsita's team manages setup |
| Time to live | ✓ 4-8 weeks | 10-12 weeks |
| CAD input (STEP, Onshape, Fusion) | ✓ STEP + direct integrations | 3D assets prepared separately |
| BOM generation | ✓ Auto-generated, always complete | ✓ Available |
| 3D buyer experience | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AI configuration assistant | Roadmap | ✓ Available |
| Augmented / virtual reality | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
| ERP / e-commerce integration | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Target market | Modular manufacturers | Broad (furniture, jewelry, retail, manufacturing) |
| Setup fee | Contact us | From $15,000 |
When to choose each
Choose Infinitive if...
- Your product catalogue is maintained in CAD and you want the configurator to stay in sync automatically
- You need your own team to manage the configurator without consultant involvement
- You need to be live in under 8 weeks
- You are a manufacturer of modular products selling B2B or direct
- Accurate BOM generation for production is as important as the buyer experience
Consider Salsita if...
- You want an AI conversational assistant embedded in the configuration experience
- You want an AI conversational assistant that lets buyers configure in natural language
- You are in furniture, jewellery, or retail where visual experience is the primary driver
- You are comfortable with Salsita's team managing the setup and implementation
Ready to see Infinitive on your CAD data?
Book a 30-minute demo and we'll show you a working configurator built from your existing models.