KOMPAS-3D vs OwlCAD
| KOMPAS-3D | OwlCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | parametric |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10/11 (x64); Linux distributions: Alt Workstation 11, RED OS 8.0, Astra Linux 1.8 | Web browser; Windows, macOS and Linux |
| File import and export | STEP, STL, JT, OBJ; direct import of UGS/NX, ProE/Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5, Solid Edge formats | 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.