Rhino 3D vs Siemens NX

Rhino 3D

8.4 #4 in 3D CAD software

About Rhino 3D

Siemens NX

8.0 #6 in 3D CAD software

About Siemens NX
Rhino 3DSiemens NX
Free planYesNo
Free trialYesNo
Paid from$95/mo—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWindows, macOSWeb, Windows
Free planNoNo
Modeling method—hybrid
Assembly design—Yes
Sheet-metal tools—Yes
Surface modeling—Yes
Cloud collaboration—Yes
Supported platforms—Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access
File import and export—IGES, STEP AP203, STEP AP214, DXF/DWG, STL, 3MF; NX X data exchange also lists JT, Solid Edge and SolidWorks open

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