Drakon is jewelry design CAD software and a plug-in for Rhino and Grasshopper. Its Jewelry Builders and Interactive Gallery provide components such as rings, gems, bands, bezels, prongs, patterns, ornaments and gem settings. Designers can adjust settings during modeling and have the model readjust, while logic-based tools record modeling history. Controls cover weight, measurements and gem placement and sizes. Production tools can generate technical reports and STL meshes for 3D printing; photorealistic rendering and manufacturing export are also listed. A web viewer lets users open and share 3D models from any device, with cloud and e-commerce integration. Drakon Copilot accepts natural-language instructions to automate Drakon and Rhino tasks and requires internet access. Drakon costs 1,995.00 EUR once; Rhino is required separately unless purchased as a bundle. The fully functional trial lasts 30 days, after which only a few tools remain available. Rhino 7 or 8 is required, and the stated operating systems are Windows 10 and Windows 11. The maker lists support materials, training and direct technical support by email.
Who it is for
Drakon suits jewelry designers who use Rhino or Grasshopper and need tools for parametric modeling, stone settings or production exports. Its stated system requirements make it a Windows option requiring Rhino 7 or 8.
What is good
- Jewelry Builders and Interactive Gallery include modeling components.
- Settings can be changed while the model readjusts.
- Technical reports and STL meshes support production workflows.
- A fully functional 30-day trial is available.
- Web viewer supports opening and sharing models from any device.
What to know first
- Rhino 7 or 8 is required.
- Windows 10 or 11 is listed; Linux is unsupported.
- The trial leaves only a few tools afterward.
- Drakon costs 1,995.00 EUR once; Rhino may cost separately.
Verdict
Drakon combines jewelry-specific modeling controls with production exports and a model viewer. Buyers should account for the Rhino requirement, Windows system requirements and the one-time license price.
Get started with Drakon
- Visit https://www.drakon3d.com/.
- Use a computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Install Rhino 7 or 8; Rhino is required separately unless included in a bundle.
- Start the fully functional 30-day trial or purchase the Drakon license for 1995.00 EUR per once.
- Activate the license with an internet connection; a static license can work offline after activation.
- Use Copilot only with internet access, if using that feature.
Limits to know first
The fully functional trial lasts 30 days, after which only a few tools remain available. Drakon requires Rhino 7 or 8, and the listed Drakon price of 1995.00 EUR per once does not include Rhino unless purchased as a bundle.
Questions about Drakon
How much does Drakon cost?
Drakon is priced at 1995.00 EUR per once. Rhino is required separately unless purchased as a bundle; Copilot credits are sold separately.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. The trial is fully functional for 30 days, after which only a few tools remain available.
Which platforms does Drakon support?
Drakon is listed for web and Windows, with desktop also listed as a supported platform. System requirements specify Windows 10 and 11; Linux is unsupported, and Boot Camp support for Apple hardware excludes Apple Silicon Macs.
Does Drakon require Rhino?
Yes. The FAQ specifies Rhino 7 or 8, and Rhino must be purchased separately unless included in a bundle.
What can Drakon export?
Drakon can generate STL meshes for 3D printing and includes manufacturing export.
Can Drakon be used offline?
Internet is needed for activation. A static license can be used without internet after activation, while Copilot requires internet access.
Drakon plans and pricing
All plansCompared on jewelry design software
- Free plan
- No
- Parametric modeling
- Yes
- Ring sizing tools
- Yes
- Stone setting tools
- Yes
- Photorealistic rendering
- Yes
- Manufacturing export
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- desktop
- File export formats
- STL
