OwlCAD

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Freedom report

Three barsScore 7.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

OwlCAD is ranked #4 of 80 in 3D CAD software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

OwlCAD plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Parametric editor · Model customization · STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF import/export · Cloud projects, sharing and version history · Assembly tools and bill of materials · Printability and measurement tools owlcad.com · 28 Sept 2026

Pro Not published Two months free vs monthly AI model generation · Modify with AI · AI-assisted customizing · Monthly AI credits · MCP server access · Credit top-up packs owlcad.com · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on 3D CAD software

Free plan: Yes
Modeling method: parametric
Assembly design: Yes
Surface modeling: Yes
Cloud collaboration: Yes
Supported platforms: Web browser; Windows, macOS and Linux
File import and export: Import/export: STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF; OpenSCAD .scad and .csg import

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The record

Free Forever: The editor, modeling, importing, exporting and customizer are free forever.
Free Plan Limits: AI generation and MCP agent access are not included in Free; they are Pro features.
Pro Billing: Pro includes monthly AI credits, can be canceled anytime, and has no long-term contracts.
Trial Offer: The Pro plan offers two months free versus monthly billing.
Browser Access: OwlCAD runs in a browser with nothing to install and can be started without an account.
Supported Apps: Its MCP server works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and any MCP client.
Privacy Defaults: Projects are private by default, with sharing, embeds and comments off until chosen.
Cloud Versioning: Cloud projects autosave and include version history that can be rolled back.
Payment Security: Payments are handled securely by Stripe.
Sharing Collaboration: Read-only share links, page embeds and comments are available when enabled.
File Integrations: OwlCAD imports and exports STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF, plus OpenSCAD SCAD import.
Printer Profiles: Print-aware workflows include profiles for Ender 3, Prusa and Bambu Lab.
Support Channels: The site links to a Help center, video tutorials, getting started resources and contact.
Company Fact: The supplied pages identify the product as OwlCAD but state no company founding or location details.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best 3D CAD Software in 2026#4 of 80

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Sources

owlcad.com/pricing· checked 28 Sept 2026
owlcad.com· checked 28 Sept 2026