build123d vs MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)
| build123d | MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | No | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | No | |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux (Python package) | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| File import and export | Import: STEP, STL, 3MF; export: BREP, DXF, glTF, OBJ, STL, STEP, SVG, 3MF | DWG, DXF, DGN (import only), STEP, IGES, VRML, VDA, STL; PDF export |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| 3D print export | Yes |
Listed together in Best 3D CAD Software