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Curvy 3D vs PolyWorks|Modeler
Both stand on 3d modeling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Curvy 3D combines sketch-based modeling with several sculpting and painting options. The 30-day demo gives prospective users a way to try it, but the maker does not list a fixed purchase price.
Visit Curvy 3D Paid Windows
Choose PolyWorks|Modeler when reverse-engineering digitized parts into editable CAD geometry is central to your work. Premium includes advanced polygonal editing and parametric sketching; Standard omits both, so buyers needing those capabilities should look at Premium. Request pricing and license options from a specialist.
Visit PolyWorks|ModelerThe facts
| Curvy 3D | PolyWorks|Modeler | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | PolyWorks|Modeler |
| Website | curvy3d.com | polyworks.com |
| On 3d modeling software | #133 of 147 | #137 of 147 |
Curvy 3D: what it does well
- Sketch-based creation of rounded and organic forms
- Adaptive subdivision adds detail as users sculpt
- Paints color, specular, and bump maps
- Image Inflate turns silhouettes into 3D forms
- Offers a free 30-day demo
What to know first
- Available for Windows
- Requires a DirectX 8.0-compatible 3D graphics card
- Purchase price varies by location
PolyWorks|Modeler: what it does well
- Creates polygonal models from digitized point clouds in real time.
- Repairs geometry with hole filling, smoothing, and watertight surface tools.
- Supports CAD operations including fillets, offsets, and Boolean operations.
- Exports NURBS surfaces in IGES, JT, and STEP formats.
- Includes sketch import add-ins for five named CAD applications.
What to know first
- Paid software has no free plan.
- Pricing and license options require contacting a specialist.
- Runs on Windows desktop systems only.
- Standard excludes advanced polygonal editing and parametric sketching.
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