Autodesk Alias vs Shapr3D
| Autodesk Alias | Shapr3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $24.92/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | hybrid | Direct and history-based parametric modeling |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Alias is desktop software. | Windows PCs and tablets, Apple macOS computers, iPads, and Apple Vision Pro |
| File import and export | Alias 2025: USD import/export; Parasolid import/export through version 36; JT 10.9, Inventor 2025, NX 2312 Series and SolidWorks 2024 import. | Import and export native CAD formats including PRT, SLDPRT, CATPART, XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL, 3MF, OBJ, and more. |
| Paid from | — | Free |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Shapr3D scores higher on our published basis.