Side by side
CadQuery vs OwlCAD
Both stand on 3d cad software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
CadQuery provides a free, script-first route to parametric CAD with assemblies, surfaces, visualization, and extensive file exchange. Its no-GUI operation makes it usable in automated and engineering environments.
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Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit OwlCAD The facts
| CadQuery | OwlCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cadquery.readthedocs.io | owlcad.com |
| On 3d cad software | #11 of 79 | #7 of 79 |
CadQuery: what it does well
- Script-based parametric model customization
- Supports assemblies and surface modeling
- Runs without a graphical interface
- Broad import and export format support
- Works on Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- Python dependency support may lag on bleeding-edge releases
- Conda is described as better tested than pip
- No free trial is offered
OwlCAD: what it does well
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