Shapr3D vs VariCAD
| Shapr3D | VariCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | $24.92/mo | |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Modeling method | Direct and history-based parametric modeling | hybrid |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows PCs and tablets, Apple macOS computers, iPads, and Apple Vision Pro | Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Linux (64-bit) |
| File import and export | Import and export native CAD formats including PRT, SLDPRT, CATPART, XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL, 3MF, OBJ, and more. | Import: STEP, DWG, DXF. Export: STEP, STL, IGES, 3D PDF, Collada, ACIS, 3D PRC, BMP, DWG, DXF. |
| Platform access | both | |
| Sculpting tools | No | |
| Animation tools | No | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | built-in | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Direct modeling | Yes | |
| File format support | XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL, 3MF, SLDPRT, SLDASM, NX, JT, CV5, CREO, Solid Edge, Rhino, OBJ, USDZ, DXF, SVG, PDF, ACIS, FBX, Parasolid, PRC, Universal 3D, VRML | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes |
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