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Shapr3D is a parametric 3D modeling app with a built-in render engine and 3D-print export. It runs natively on Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and visionOS, works offline, and can sync locally saved designs to Shapr3D Cloud. Collaboration includes browser-based review links, shared team projects, and security options for business use. Native CAD imports and exports support connections with other design and manufacturing systems.
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Blender
by BlenderFree plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsFree open-source sculpting, animation, and rendering — Blender adds open-source sculpting and animation on Linux, macOS, and Windows, areas Shapr3D does not provide.
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Houdini
by HoudiniFree plan WindowsMacLinuxParametric modeling with sculpting and animation — Houdini combines parametric modeling, sculpting, animation, dual render engines, and 3D-print export across desktop platforms.
Free plan · paid from $299/yr Visit site - 3
SketchUp
by SketchUpFree plan iPhoneWebWindowsWeb and iOS modeling with animation — SketchUp offers web and iOS access, animation, dual rendering, and parametric modeling at a lower starting price.
Free plan · paid from $10.75/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site - 4
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ZBrush
by ZBrushFree plan APIiPhoneMac+1Free sculpting-focused desktop work — ZBrush adds sculpting and animation with dual rendering on Windows and macOS, capabilities absent from Shapr3D.
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Bforartists
by BforartistsFree plan LinuxMacWindowsFree desktop sculpting and animation — Bforartists is free on Linux, macOS, and Windows and includes sculpting, animation, rendering, and 3D-print export.
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OpenSCAD
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3 - 9
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OwlCAD
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 13
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T-FLEX CAD
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CadQuery
Free plan APILinuxMac+2 - 16
Oblikovati
Free plan APILinuxMac+1 - 17
noBS CAD
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Materializr
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2 - 19
SolveSpace
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 20
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build123d
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DesignSpark Mechanical
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SolidFace
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cycleCAD
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TweakCAD
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Its Free plan allows two projects and 20 generations, while Pro costs $299 per user yearly after a 14-day trial that requires a credit card and charges on day 14 unless canceled 24 hours earlier. Shapr3D also has no sculpting or animation tools. Alternatives differ in price, operating systems, browser access, sculpting, animation, rendering, and licensing. Compare those capabilities with your modeling workflow, whether you need public or private storage, and how much you want to pay before switching.