build123d vs CadQuery
| build123d | CadQuery | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | No | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | No | |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux (Python package) | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| File import and export | Import: STEP, STL, 3MF; export: BREP, DXF, glTF, OBJ, STL, STEP, SVG, 3MF | Import: DXF, STEP, XML (XCAF), XBF. Export: DXF, SVG, STEP, STL, AMF, TJS, VRML, VTP, 3MF, glTF, XML (XCAF), XBF. |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| 3D print export | Yes |
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