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Jewelry CAD Dream 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.
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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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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| Jewelry CAD Dream | RhinoArtisan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | JCDv15 Test Drive: $145 a month | For Rhino Users: €3,000, paid once |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jewelrycaddream.com | rhinoartisan.com |
| On jewelry design software | #20 of 21 | #16 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.
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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