Ashlar-Vellum Argon

Name: Ashlar-Vellum Argon
Price: 37.95 USD

Windows · Mac · paid plans from $31.25/mo

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Ashlar-Vellum Argon is ranked #68 of 80 in 3D CAD software on Freedom251, made by Ashlar-Vellum Argon (Austin, Texas, USA). It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $31.25/mo.

Ashlar-Vellum Argon plans and pricing

All plans

Monthly Subscription $37.95/mo billed monthly Commercial single-user electronic license · First and last month charged at inception · Major upgrades included ashlar.com · 19 Sept 2026

One-year Subscription $375/yr billed annually Commercial single-user electronic license · Electronic download · Major upgrades included ashlar.com · 19 Sept 2026

Argon Monthly Subscription $37.95/mo First / Last for US $75.90 on inception, then US $37.95/month Commercial single-user license · electronic download · major upgrades included · cancel any time · no refunds ashlar.com · 7 Oct 2026

Argon 1-year Subscription $375/yr US $375.00 per year Commercial single-user license · electronic download · major upgrades included · no refunds ashlar.com · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on 3D CAD software

Free plan: No
Modeling method: direct
Assembly design: Yes
Sheet-metal tools: No
Surface modeling: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows and macOS
File import and export: ACIS SAT, PDF, DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, Pro/E via SAT, SolidWorks via SAT, CATIA v4, 3D Studio, Rhino 3DM, Facet, STL, Adobe Illustrator, EPS, CGM, VRML, ShockWave 3D, BMP, JPEG, PNG, PPM, XPM, XBM, GIF, PICT, Spline, RAW Triangle, ASCII Text, Grid Surface

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The record

Purpose: Argon is entry-level precision 3D modeling software intended for people who want to model without cumbersome parametric history.
Modeling: It combines wireframe, solid, and surface modeling with rendering and camera animation.
Workflow: Its Organic Workflow is a non-linear design process that lets users move among modeling approaches without changing modes or views.
Drafting: The feature list includes dynamic and associative dimensioning, 2D/3D drawing, and surface analysis.
File formats: Listed import and export formats include ACIS SAT, PDF, DWG/DXF, IGES, STEP, STL, Rhino 3DM, and Adobe Illustrator; some formats are import-only or export-only.
3D printing: Argon supports 3D printing and can export models as STL.
Trial: The maker offers a two-week trial; after reviewing complete contact information it issues a two-week code, while incomplete information receives a two-day code.
Trial limits: Before the trial code is issued, demo mode cannot save, print, or export.
License verification: The maker says its anti-piracy software must access its server over the internet at least once every 30 days; an optional physical hardware key is available for users without ready internet access.
System requirements: The feature page lists Windows 10/11 x64 and macOS 12 through 15 plus macOS 26, 2 GB RAM minimum, and a high-speed internet connection.
Support: The maker lists customer service and support email addresses and provides phone support at +1 800 877-2745.
Intended users: Ashlar-Vellum describes Argon as an entry-level option for designers seeking precision 3D modeling without high-end professional packages.
Price from: $31.25/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best 3D CAD Software in 2026#68 of 80

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ashlar.com/3d-modeling/3d-modeling-argon.html· checked 7 Oct 2026
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ashlar.com/feedback/demo.html· checked 7 Oct 2026
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