3Design CAD vs Kerf
| 3Design CAD | Kerf | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Ring sizing tools | — | Yes |
| Stone setting tools | — | Yes |
| Photorealistic rendering | — | Yes |
| Manufacturing export | — | Yes |
| Supported platforms | — | hybrid |
| File export formats | — | STEP, STL, 3MF, DXF, G-code |
Both are listed in Best Jewelry Design Software. On The Geeks Club, Kerf scores higher on our published basis.