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ViaCAD

by ViaCAD · #42 of 79 in 3D CAD Software

from $59.99 a yearFree trial

Plans and prices

PlanPriceBilled
ViaCAD 17 2D — Own it$129.99 a monthyours to keep
ViaCAD 17 2D — 1-year term$59.99 a yearrenews annually
ViaCAD 17 2D — 3-year term$159.99 a year3-year term
ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — Own it$279.99 a monthyours to keep
ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 1-year term$119.99 a yearrenews annually
ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 3-year term$339.99 a year3-year term
ViaCAD 17 Pro — Own it$599.99 a monthyours to keep
ViaCAD 17 Pro — 1-year term——

From ViaCAD's own pricing page, checked 22 Sept 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

2D drafting
ViaCAD editions include more than 250 drafting tools, 26 dimension types, 2D constraints, bills of materials, and cut lists. source
3D modeling
ViaCAD 2D/3D includes ACIS solid modeling, NURBS surfaces, subdivision mesh, and tools such as push-pull, shell, blend, and chamfer. source
3D printing
ViaCAD 2D/3D includes tools to check printability and export models as STL or 3MF. source
Animation tools
Yes source
Audience
ViaCAD 2D/3D is aimed at beginning to intermediate users, including hobbyists, inventors, classrooms, and 3D-printing fans. source
File formats
The product reads and writes current AutoCAD DWG and DXF; the site also lists formats including STL, 3MF, SAT, OBJ, SKP, SVG, and 3DS. source
Free plan
No source
Headquarters
Novato, California, United States source
Integrations
The site lists KeyShot LiveLinking for rendering and native SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, and CATIA file exchange for SharkCAD Pro, rather than ViaCAD. source
Maker
Punch! Software is part of Encore Software, LLC, and lists its address in Novato, California. source
Parametric modeling
Yes source
Platform access
desktop source
Platforms
ViaCAD is offered for Windows and Mac, with Windows 11 and macOS Tahoe support listed for version 17. source
3D print export
Yes source
Purpose
ViaCAD is 2D/3D CAD software for drafting, modeling, rendering, and preparing designs for 3D printing. source
Refunds and delivery
The maker says orders are delivered by download with a licence key by email and offers a 30-day refund on licences that have not been activated. source
Render engine
both source
Rendering
ViaCAD Pro includes physically based rendering, HDRI lighting, ray-traced shadows, a material and decal library, and KeyShot LiveLinking. source