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Jewelry CAD Dream vs Pencil

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.

Jewelry CAD Dream

Paid Windows

Jewelry CAD Dream brings jewelry-focused modeling and manufacturing export tools into one Windows application. Check the license and rendering terms carefully: the v15 permanent license excludes the rendering engine and is labeled no refund.

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Pencil

Free plan APIWeb

Pencil brings jewelry design, manufacturing exports, and commerce configurators into one browser-based platform. The free tier is limited, while paid plans add monthly AI credits and expanded design or commerce capacity.

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The facts

	Jewelry CAD Dream	Pencil
Free plan	No	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Forced License Return: $50, paid once	Professional: $39 a month
Plans published	8	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	jewelrycaddream.com	pencildesign.co
On jewelry design software	#20 of 21	#7 of 21

Jewelry CAD Dream: what it does well

Combines organic, surface, and solid modeling.
Includes pavé and gemstone-setting tools.
Exports STL files for printers and milling machines.
Can work offline after activation.
Hundreds of tutorials span Essential through Advanced.

What to know first

No free plan or try-before-you-buy option.
Windows 10/11 is required.
V15 permanent license is $4,850, paid once.
Rendering engine is not included with v15 permanent license.

Pencil: what it does well

Downloads production-ready 3D STL files
Includes stone settings and custom 2D and 3D uploads
Shop offers ring and pendant builders
Configurators can be deployed on Shopify and Wix

What to know first

Free plan has 0 AI credits
Free plan is limited to three designs
Professional costs $39 a month
Enterprise pricing is custom

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