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ImplicitCAD vs World Machine
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 APILinuxMac+2
ImplicitCAD combines code-driven modeling with online editing and several export formats. Its lack of a native GUI and unfinished features matter for users seeking a complete conventional CAD application.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
World Machine offers a broad terrain toolset and multiple export formats for 3D workflows. The Basic edition has clear commercial-use and output-size limits; paid plans are listed at monthly prices.
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| ImplicitCAD | World Machine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Indie: $119, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | World Machine |
| Website | implicitcad.org | world-machine.com |
| On 3d modeling software | #35 of 147 | #31 of 147 |
ImplicitCAD: what it does well
- Free open-source programmatic CAD tool
- Supports reusable and parametric designs
- Browser editor works without installation
- Exports STL, OBJ, SVG, and DXF
- Offers ExtOpenSCAD and Haskell API options
What to know first
- No built-in GUI
- Web editor requires WebGL
- Local use needs separate editor and viewer
- Some geometry features remain unfinished
World Machine: what it does well
- More than 100 terrain-generation devices
- Simulates erosion, snow, rivers, lakes, and coasts
- Exports meshes, masks, and PBR textures
- Supports Unreal Engine, Unity, and Godot
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- Basic is restricted to non-commercial use
- Basic outputs are limited to 1025×1025 pixels
- Indie costs $119 a month
- Studio Site costs $1,999 a month
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