Autodesk Inventor vs Cobalt
| Autodesk Inventor | Cobalt | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | $57.92/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Modeling method | hybrid | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | No |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows x64 10/11 and macOS 12, 13, 14, 15 and 26 |
| 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. | ACIS SAT, PDF, DWG/DXF, IGES, STEP, Pro/E via SAT, SolidWorks via SAT, Catia v4, 3D Studio, Rhino 3DM, Facet, STL, Adobe Illustrator, EPS, CGM, VRML, ShockWave 3D, BMP, JPEG, PNG, PPM, XPM, XBM, GIF, PICT, Spline, RAW Triangle, ASCII Text, Grid Surface, SIM |
| Paid from | — | $69.95/user/mo |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Autodesk Inventor scores higher on our published basis.