Side by side
Dune 3D vs JSCAD
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 plan LinuxWindows
Dune 3D provides a broad parametric modeling workflow without a listed charge, with useful CAD imports and exports. Users should note the unfinished multi-group DXF export and the limits on Windows versions and development builds.
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JSCAD offers code-driven parametric CAD with browser and command-line workflows, broad import and export support, and no listed cost. Its unfinished desktop app and JavaScript-centered approach may shape how you use it.
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| Dune 3D | JSCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | API, Linux, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dune3d.org | jscad.app |
| On 3d modeling software | #76 of 147 | #80 of 147 |
Dune 3D: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Supports constrained 2D and 3D sketching
- Creates solids with multiple modeling operations
- Imports STEP and DXF
- Exports STEP, STL, SVG, and DXF
What to know first
- DXF export from multiple groups is unsupported
- Development builds may occasionally break
- Older Windows versions are not supported
JSCAD: what it does well
- Free open-source toolset
- Parametric models use runtime parameters
- Browser editor needs no installation
- Exports STL, AMF, DXF, JSON and X3D
- Command-line package available
What to know first
- Desktop app is pre-pre-alpha
- Requires JavaScript-based design scripts
- Volunteer-maintained project
- Browser, CLI and API access only
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