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CounterSketch vs RhinoArtisan
Both stand on jewelry design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial MacWindows
CounterSketch brings design tools, Stuller inventory, pricing, rendering, and manufacturing services into a jeweler’s customer-facing workflow. The trial limits its style library and Freehand parts; full license options include a year of membership.
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Free trial Windows
RhinoArtisan brings jewelry modeling, costing, and manufacturing exports into a Rhino-centered workflow, with rendering and automation options. Check the Windows and Rhino requirements, and whether you can provide separate AI credentials, before choosing an edition.
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| CounterSketch | RhinoArtisan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | CounterSketch Membership: $349 a year | For Rhino Users: €3,000, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | stuller.com | rhinoartisan.com |
| On jewelry design software | #12 of 21 | #16 of 21 |
CounterSketch: what it does well
- More than 3,000 customizable styles and components.
- Access to over one million Stuller stones.
- Freehand supports designs created from scratch.
- Completed designs can go to CAD/CAM services.
- Membership includes technical support and Online Academy access.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Trial library is limited to 25 styles.
- Trial includes only 21 Freehand parts.
- License options require a one-time payment.
RhinoArtisan: what it does well
- Includes parametric modeling and ring sizing tools
- Calculates manufacturing cost breakdowns
- Connects to KeyShot for photorealistic rendering
- 15-day trial includes every tool
- Grasshopper license includes over 240 components
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows only; Linux and ARM are unsupported
- AI features require users' own provider accounts
- Rhino Users plan requires a commercial Rhino license
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