MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) vs nanoCAD
| MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) | nanoCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $24.08/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 |
| File import and export | DWG, DXF, DGN (import only), STEP, IGES, VRML, VDA, STL; PDF export | DWG, DXF, 3D PDF, DWF/DWFX, STL, Parasolid, IGES, STEP, ACIS, VRML, JT, COLLADA, C3D, glTF/GLB |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, nanoCAD scores higher on our published basis.