OwlCAD vs ViaCAD 17 2D/3D
| OwlCAD | ViaCAD 17 2D/3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | No |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Web browser; Windows, macOS and Linux | Windows, macOS |
| File import and export | Import/export: STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF; OpenSCAD .scad and .csg import | DXF/DWG, STL, SVG, 3MF, VRML 2.0, OBJ, Adobe Illustrator, PDF, SketchUp, Collada DAE, ACIS SAT/SAB |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | No |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, OwlCAD scores higher on our published basis.