build123d vs HiCAD
| build123d | HiCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | No | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux (Python package) | Windows |
| File import and export | Import: STEP, STL, 3MF; export: BREP, DXF, glTF, OBJ, STL, STEP, SVG, 3MF | STEP, IFC, DXF, DWG, IGES, ACIS, Parasolid, CATIA, Creo Parametric, JT, PLM XML, NX, SolidWorks, Inventor, MicroStation, Solid Edge, VDAFS |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On The Geeks Club, build123d scores higher on our published basis.