Ashlar-Vellum Argon
by Ashlar-Vellum Argon · #38 of 79 in 3D CAD Software
from $37.95 a monthFree trial
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | $37.95 a month | billed monthly |
| One-year Subscription | $375 a year | billed annually |
| Argon Monthly Subscription | $37.95 a month | First / Last for US $75.90 on inception, then US $37.95/month |
| Argon 1-year Subscription | $375 a year | US $375.00 per year |
From Ashlar-Vellum Argon's own pricing page, checked 19 Sept 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- 3D printing
- Argon supports 3D printing and can export models as STL. source
- Assembly design
- Yes source
- Drafting
- The feature list includes dynamic and associative dimensioning, 2D/3D drawing, and surface analysis. source
- File import and export
- ACIS SAT, PDF, DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, Pro/E via SAT, SolidWorks via SAT, CATIA v4, 3D Studio, Rhino 3DM, Facet, STL, Adobe Illustrator, EPS, CGM, VRML, ShockWave 3D, BMP, JPEG, PNG, PPM, XPM, XBM, GIF, PICT, Spline, RAW Triangle, ASCII Text, Grid Surface source
- File formats
- Listed import and export formats include ACIS SAT, PDF, DWG/DXF, IGES, STEP, STL, Rhino 3DM, and Adobe Illustrator; some formats are import-only or export-only. source
- Free plan
- No source
- Intended users
- Ashlar-Vellum describes Argon as an entry-level option for designers seeking precision 3D modeling without high-end professional packages. source
- License verification
- The maker says its anti-piracy software must access its server over the internet at least once every 30 days; an optional physical hardware key is available for users without ready internet access. source
- Modeling
- It combines wireframe, solid, and surface modeling with rendering and camera animation. source
- Modeling method
- direct source
- Purpose
- Argon is entry-level precision 3D modeling software intended for people who want to model without cumbersome parametric history. source
- Sheet-metal tools
- No source
- Support
- The maker lists customer service and support email addresses and provides phone support at +1 800 877-2745. source
- Supported platforms
- Windows and macOS source
- Surface modeling
- Yes source
- System requirements
- The feature page lists Windows 10/11 x64 and macOS 12 through 15 plus macOS 26, 2 GB RAM minimum, and a high-speed internet connection. source
- Trial
- The maker offers a two-week trial; after reviewing complete contact information it issues a two-week code, while incomplete information receives a two-day code. source
- Trial limits
- Before the trial code is issued, demo mode cannot save, print, or export. source