Autodesk Alias vs RAM Elements
| Autodesk Alias | RAM Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Modeling method | hybrid | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Alias is desktop software. | Windows 10 or higher |
| File import and export | Alias 2025: USD import/export; Parasolid import/export through version 36; JT 10.9, Inventor 2025, NX 2312 Series and SolidWorks 2024 import. | DXF, STAAD.Pro, RAM Structural System, OpenRE, SAP2000, SDNF, RAM SBeam |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Freedom251, Autodesk Alias scores higher on our published basis.