Cobalt vs TurboCAD
| Cobalt | TurboCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $57.92/mo | $8.33/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | $69.95/user/mo | — |
| Modeling method | hybrid | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | No | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows x64 10/11 and macOS 12, 13, 14, 15 and 26 | Windows and Mac |
| 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 | 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, TurboCAD scores higher on our published basis.