CAXA 3D vs OwlCAD
| CAXA 3D | OwlCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | hybrid | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 7 and Windows 10 | Web browser; Windows, macOS and Linux |
| File import and export | 3D CAD formats are described as supported, but not individually named on the product page; engineering drawings support DWG, DXF and EXB. | Import/export: STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF; OpenSCAD .scad and .csg import |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, OwlCAD scores higher on our published basis.