build123d vs Shapr3D
| build123d | Shapr3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $24.92/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | Direct and history-based parametric modeling |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux (Python package) | Windows PCs and tablets, Apple macOS computers, iPads, and Apple Vision Pro |
| File import and export | Import: STEP, STL, 3MF; export: BREP, DXF, glTF, OBJ, STL, STEP, SVG, 3MF | 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.