FreeCAD vs Shapr3D
| FreeCAD | Shapr3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | $24.92/mo | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | both |
| Animation tools | Yes | No |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Render engine | external | built-in |
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | Direct and history-based parametric modeling |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows PCs and tablets, Apple macOS computers, iPads, and Apple Vision Pro |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | Import and export native CAD formats including PRT, SLDPRT, CATPART, XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL, 3MF, OBJ, and more. |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | 3D |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE | 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 |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Sculpting tools | No | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Direct modeling | Yes |
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