Alibre Design vs Rhino 3D
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| Alibre Design | Rhino 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #10 6.8 | #2 8.3 |
| Maker | Alibre Design | Rhino 3D |
| Starts at | $999 a month | $95 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Windows | API, iPhone/iPad, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Design Pro: $999 a month Design Expert: $1,999 a month Alibre Design Pro: $999 once Alibre Design Expert: $1,999 once | Commercial — Rhino 8 single concurrent user: $995 a month Commercial — Rhino 8, 10 concurrent users: $9,950 a month Commercial — Rhino 8, 50 concurrent users: $49,750 a month Commercial upgrade — Rhino 8 single concurrent user: $595 a month |
| Verdict | Alibre Design combines parametric modeling, documentation, sheet-metal tools and rendering in a Windows-only suite. Check the license type, internet requirements and STL limitation against your design workflow. | Rhino 3D offers a permanent commercial license alongside a 90-day evaluation and separate education options. Consider the required license type and the evaluation restrictions before deciding which option fits your use. |
| Visit Alibre Design | Visit Rhino 3D |