Siemens NX vs ViaCAD 17 2D/3D
| Siemens NX | ViaCAD 17 2D/3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Modeling method | hybrid | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | No |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | No |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access | Windows, macOS |
| 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 | DXF/DWG, STL, SVG, 3MF, VRML 2.0, OBJ, Adobe Illustrator, PDF, SketchUp, Collada DAE, ACIS SAT/SAB |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Siemens NX scores higher on our published basis.