Autodesk Inventor vs Blockbench
| Autodesk Inventor | Blockbench | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Windows | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Platform access | Microsoft Windows | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Modeling method | hybrid | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows | |
| File import and export | Import: Autodesk states Inventor supports opening non-native CAD data. Export formats documented for parts include DWG, DWF/DWFx, IGES, JT, OBJ, RFA, SAT, STEP, STL, CATIA V5, Parasolid, and Pro/ENGINEER; assemblies additionally include RVT. Drawing formats include DWG, IDW, DWF/DWFx, and DXF. Format support varies by data type and version. | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Direct modeling | Yes | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | DWG | |
| Pack types | resource pack | |
| Editor mode | visual | |
| Custom entity tools | Yes | |
| Scripting support | No | |
| Version targeting | multiple | |
| Available platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | |
| Free to use | Yes | |
| Runs on | Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser | |
| Paint on 3D model | Yes | |
| HD skins | Yes | |
| Slim (Alex) model | Yes | |
| Posing & animation | Yes |
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