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# Best 3D CAD Software for 3D Printing

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## [Onshape](https://www.capterra.com/p/164681/Onshape/)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (357 reviews)

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. 

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Available
- Annotations: Available
- Collaboration Tools: Available
- Component Library: Available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Available

Likelihood to recommend: 88% of reviewers

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## [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.capterra.com/p/179964/Solid-Edge/)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (63 reviews)

Solid Edge enables the future of 3D product development with generative modeling, additive manufacturing and reverse engineering.

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Available
- Annotations: Available
- Collaboration Tools: Available
- Component Library: Available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Available

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## [CADTALK](https://www.capterra.com/p/178412/CADTalk/)

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (14 reviews)

CAD eBOM to ERP mBOM bill of material integration for virtually any CAD or ERP business application.

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Not available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Not available
- Annotations: Not available
- Collaboration Tools: Not available
- Component Library: Not available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Not available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Not available

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## [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (3481 reviews)

2D and 3D CAD software that offers features such as designing and annotating geometry, layout publishing, automation, and more.

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Available
- Annotations: Available
- Collaboration Tools: Available
- Component Library: Available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Not available

Likelihood to recommend: 84% of reviewers

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## [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (1047 reviews)

3D CAD tool that helps teams use 3D modeler, 2D documentation, cloud storage & AR/VR visualization to streamline 3D CAD designs.

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Available
- Annotations: Available
- Collaboration Tools: Available
- Component Library: Available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Not available

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## [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (760 reviews)

Mechanical CAD, design validation, product data management, design communication, and CAD productivity tools in a single package.

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Available
- Annotations: Available
- Collaboration Tools: Available
- Component Library: Available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Available

Likelihood to recommend: 82% of reviewers

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## [Revit](https://www.capterra.com/p/265023/Revit/)

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (484 reviews)

Revit® BIM software includes features for architectural design, MEP and structural engineering, and construction.  Call (818) 639-7755.

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Available
- Annotations: Available
- Collaboration Tools: Available
- Component Library: Available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Available

Likelihood to recommend: 85% of reviewers

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## [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/178416/Fusion-360/)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (271 reviews)

Cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM tool that connects design teams and helps manage product development processes on a unified platform.

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Available
- Annotations: Available
- Collaboration Tools: Available
- Component Library: Available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Not available

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## [Alibre Design](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/)

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (186 reviews)

Comprehensive mechanical CAD including modeling, sheet metal, drawings, rendering, scripting, automation, design libraries, API & more.

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Available
- Annotations: Available
- Collaboration Tools: Not available
- Component Library: Available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Available

Likelihood to recommend: 90% of reviewers

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## [MicroStation](https://www.capterra.com/p/192416/MicroStation/)

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (176 reviews)

3D CAD software provides modeling, drafting, and visualization for architects, engineers & infrastructure professionals.

### 3D CAD features reviewers most value
- 2D Drawing: Available
- 3D Design & Modeling: Available
- Annotations: Available
- Collaboration Tools: Available
- Component Library: Available
- Data Import/Export: Available
- Design Management: Available
- For 3D Printing: Available
- Modeling & Simulation: Available

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