Alibre Design vs Autodesk Inventor
| Alibre Design | Autodesk Inventor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $999/mo | |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Platform access | desktop | Microsoft Windows |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Render engine | built-in | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling method | hybrid | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows | |
| File import and export | Import: Autodesk states Inventor supports opening non-native CAD data. Export formats documented for parts include DWG, DWF/DWFx, IGES, JT, OBJ, RFA, SAT, STEP, STL, CATIA V5, Parasolid, and Pro/ENGINEER; assemblies additionally include RVT. Drawing formats include DWG, IDW, DWF/DWFx, and DXF. Format support varies by data type and version. | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Direct modeling | Yes | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | DWG |
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