3D Innovator vs Autodesk Inventor
| 3D Innovator | Autodesk Inventor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $60/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Web browser on computers, Macs, tablets, and smartphones | Windows |
| File import and export | STL and 3MF export; STEP import | 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 method | — | hybrid |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Autodesk Inventor scores higher on our published basis.