Alibre Design vs Autodesk Inventor
| Alibre Design | Autodesk Inventor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $999/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| 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. |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Autodesk Inventor scores higher on our published basis.