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3D-Tool vs eDrawings Viewer

Both stand on cad viewer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

3D-Tool

Free plan Windows

3D-Tool offers a limited free viewer, a 14-day full-feature trial and one-time paid licenses. Check the edition's supported formats and Windows requirements before choosing a license.

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eDrawings Viewer combines file viewing, design review, and model inspection across desktop and mobile platforms. Advanced collaboration requires a Professional license, and mobile app pricing varies by region.

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The facts

	3D-Tool	eDrawings Viewer
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	8	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	3d-tool.com	edrawingsviewer.com
On cad viewer software	#3 of 31	#7 of 31

3D-Tool: what it does well

Free Viewer has no time limit or registration requirement.
Measures distances, angles, wall thicknesses and clearances.
Analysis results appear as model heatmaps.
Paid licenses are one-time purchases.
14-day trial unlocks all functions and import formats.

What to know first

Free Viewer opens only DDD, STL and 3MF files.
Free Viewer cannot export CAD files.
Premium interfaces and converter require 64-bit Windows 10 or later.
Paid license prices are plus VAT.

eDrawings Viewer: what it does well

Opens eDrawings, SOLIDWORKS, DXF, and DWG files
Markup supports comments and saved reviews
Can inspect cross sections and assembly components
Available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS

What to know first

Advanced collaboration requires eDrawings Professional
Mobile app pricing varies by region
Measurement may be disabled in a file

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