SelfCAD

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What SelfCAD is

SelfCAD is a 3D modeling application for creating designs through sketching, sculpting, rendering, and 3D printing. It runs in a browser without downloads and also has a PC version for offline project work and storage; online and offline projects synchronize across locations. Listed platforms include web, Windows, macOS, and Linux. The toolset includes sculpting, animation, shape generators, image-to-3D conversion, and modifications such as extrusion, reshaping, and simplifying objects. Designs can be rendered and prepared for printing with a built-in slicer compatible with most FDM 3D printers. SelfCAD supports industry-standard 3D formats and includes interactive tutorials, lessons, videos, and starter courses. Its free plan offers basic modeling with limited tools and features. The 10-day Pro trial provides access to all products, requires no credit card, and can be canceled anytime. Listed paid options are $14.99 a month, $139.99 a year, and $599, paid once for a perpetual license. The pricing note says paid plans start from $11.99/user/mo (annual).

Who it suits

SelfCAD suits people who want an all-in-one modeling workflow, from creating shapes to rendering and 3D printing. Browser access, offline PC work, and built-in tutorials may help learners and users working across locations.

What it does well

Browser and PC access support online and offline work.
Projects synchronize between online and offline use.
Includes rendering, animation, sculpting, and image-to-3D.
Built-in slicer supports most FDM 3D printers.
Trial requires no credit card.

What to know first

Free plan has limited tools and features.
Pro trial lasts 10 days.
Pro Monthly is $14.99 a month.

Limits

The Free plan is billed at no cost forever and provides basic 3D modeling with limited access to tools and limited features. The 10-day trial provides all products for 10 days; listed paid plans are SelfCAD Pro Monthly at $14.99 a month, SelfCAD Pro Yearly at $139.99 a year, and a Perpetual License at $599, paid once.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Free forever · Limited access to tools · Basic 3D modeling	Free
SelfCAD Pro Monthly	billed monthly · Full modeling tools · Rendering · Animation · Image to 3D	$14.99 a month
SelfCAD Pro Yearly	billed annually · Full modeling tools · Rendering · Animation · Image to 3D	$139.99 a year
SelfCAD Perpetual License	Lifetime access · Lifetime access	$599, paid once
10-day free trial	—	On request

As selfcad.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open https://www.selfcad.com/ in a browser
Choose the Free plan or a SelfCAD Pro plan
Start the 10-day Pro trial for access to all products
Use the Windows, macOS, or Linux version for offline projects
Follow the built-in interactive tutorials to build models

Verdict

SelfCAD covers modeling, rendering, and print preparation, with browser and offline PC options. Users can start with limited free tools or try Pro for 10 days without providing a credit card.

Questions

Is SelfCAD free?

Yes. The Free plan costs nothing forever and includes basic 3D modeling with limited tools and features.

How much does SelfCAD Pro cost?

SelfCAD Pro Monthly is $14.99 a month, and SelfCAD Pro Yearly is $139.99 a year. A Perpetual License is $599, paid once.

Does SelfCAD offer a trial?

Yes. The 10-day trial provides access to all products, requires no credit card, and can be canceled anytime.

Which platforms does SelfCAD support?

SelfCAD is available on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Browser access works without downloads, while the PC version supports offline projects and storage.

Can SelfCAD prepare models for 3D printing?

Yes. It offers 3D print export and a built-in slicer compatible with most FDM 3D printers.

Who operates SelfCAD?

SelfCAD is created and operated by CROSSBROWSER 3D LLC.

Facts from SelfCAD's own pages

Animation tools: Yes · selfcad.com, 21 Sept 2026
Company Operator: SelfCAD is created and operated by CROSSBROWSER 3D LLC. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · selfcad.com, 21 Sept 2026
Free Plan Limits: A free version is available with limited access to tools and limited features. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Hybrid Sync: Synchronizes online and offline projects for work across locations. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Image To 3D: Can turn 2D images into 3D models. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Interactive Tutorials: Built-in step-by-step interactive tutorials help users build models within the app. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Modification Tools: Includes Cut with Profile, Simplify Object, Extrusion, and Reshape tools. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
PC Access: A PC version supports offline project work and storage. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Platform access: both · selfcad.com, 21 Sept 2026
Price Policy: Paid Pro accounts do not receive additional charges when new software features are added. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
3D print export: Yes · selfcad.com, 21 Sept 2026
Pro Trial Access: The site advertises 10 days of SelfCAD Pro access at no cost. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
3D Design Scope: Provides end-to-end 3D modeling tools from sketching and sculpting through rendering and 3D printing. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Render engine: both · selfcad.com, 21 Sept 2026
Rendering: Can generate realistic renders of designs. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Sculpting tools: Yes · selfcad.com, 21 Sept 2026
Shape Generators: Provides 3D shape generators that can serve as primitives for model design. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Slicer Support: Includes a built-in slicer compatible with most FDM 3D printers and standard slicer features. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Paid from: 11.99 · selfcad.com, 21 Sept 2026
3D Formats: Integrates with all industry-standard 3D formats. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Customer Support: Support can provide resources, tips, and customized tutorials beyond bug fixes and system errors. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Training Materials: Offers interactive lessons, YouTube videos, and 3D modeling starter courses. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026
Trial Terms: The trial has no commitment and can be canceled anytime. · selfcad.com, 28 Sept 2026