Autodesk Inventor vs TurboCAD
| Autodesk Inventor | TurboCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | $8.33/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Modeling method | hybrid | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows and Mac |
| 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. | Imports/open files: 54, 25, 22, or 15 formats by Windows edition; exports/saves/publishes: 34, 27, 23, or 16 formats by edition. Listed types include DWG/DXF, STL, SketchUp, PDF, and 3D PDF. |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Autodesk Inventor scores higher on our published basis.