MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING) vs Shapr3D

MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)

5.5 #67 in 3D CAD software

About MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)

Shapr3D

8.4 #6 in 3D CAD software

About Shapr3D
MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)Shapr3D
Free planNoYes
Free trialNoNo
Paid from—$24.92/mo
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWindowsmacOS, Windows
Free planYesYes
Modeling methodparametricDirect and history-based parametric modeling
Sheet-metal toolsYes—
Supported platformsWindows 10, Windows 11Windows PCs and tablets, Apple macOS computers, iPads, and Apple Vision Pro
File import and exportDWG, DXF, DGN (import only), STEP, IGES, VRML, VDA, STL; PDF exportImport and export native CAD formats including PRT, SLDPRT, CATPART, XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL, 3MF, OBJ, and more.
Paid from—Free
Cloud collaboration—Yes

Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Shapr3D scores higher on our published basis.