OpenVSP vs OwlCAD
| OpenVSP | OwlCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | parametric |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Ubuntu; C++, Python, MATLAB and scripting APIs | Web browser; Windows, macOS and Linux |
| File import and export | STL, IGES, SVG, NASCART, V2, BEM, VSP3 | Import/export: STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF; OpenSCAD .scad and .csg import |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, OwlCAD scores higher on our published basis.