Rhino 3D vs VariCAD
Both are on the 3D CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| Rhino 3D | VariCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #2 8.3 | #68 4.6 |
| Maker | Rhino 3D | — |
| Starts at | $95 a month | On request |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | API, iPhone/iPad, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Commercial — Rhino 8 single concurrent user: $995 a month Commercial — Rhino 8, 10 concurrent users: $9,950 a month Commercial — Rhino 8, 50 concurrent users: $49,750 a month Commercial upgrade — Rhino 8 single concurrent user: $595 a month | VariCAD trial: $0 VariCAD Professional for Linux: on request VariCAD Professional for Windows: on request VariCAD Viewer: on request |
| Verdict | Rhino 3D offers a permanent commercial license alongside a 90-day evaluation and separate education options. Consider the required license type and the evaluation restrictions before deciding which option fits your use. | — |
| Visit Rhino 3D | Visit VariCAD |