Cobalt vs Shapr3D
| Cobalt | Shapr3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $57.92/mo | $24.92/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $69.95/user/mo | Free |
| Modeling method | hybrid | Direct and history-based parametric modeling |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Sheet-metal tools | No | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows x64 10/11 and macOS 12, 13, 14, 15 and 26 | Windows PCs and tablets, Apple macOS computers, iPads, and Apple Vision Pro |
| File import and export | 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 | Import and export native CAD formats including PRT, SLDPRT, CATPART, XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL, 3MF, OBJ, and more. |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Shapr3D scores higher on our published basis.