# 2023 Capterra Shortlist for 3D CAD | Capterra

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# 2023 Capterra Shortlist for 3D CAD

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

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

[4.7 (3207)](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/reviews/)

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

Overall Score

98/100

Popularity: 48/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

$250.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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

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

[4.5 (1046)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/reviews/)

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

Overall Score

97/100

Popularity: 50/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$19.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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

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

[4.5 (269)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178416/Fusion-360/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/178416/Fusion-360/reviews/)

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

Overall Score

93/100

Popularity: 47/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$85.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

15/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/167527/FreeCAD/)

## [FreeCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/167527/FreeCAD/)

[4.3 (142)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167527/FreeCAD/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/167527/FreeCAD/reviews/)

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Open-source parametric 3D modeler with modular architecture for designing machine tools and architectural designs in 2D and 3D.

Overall Score

88/100

Popularity: 43/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.9

Customer Service

3.8

Features

4.1

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

11/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/)

## [Inventor](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/)

[4.5 (277)](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/reviews/)

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On-premise 3D CAD software that offers engineers professional-grade 3D design, documentation, product simulation tools, and more.

Overall Score

88/100

Popularity: 39/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

$310.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

15/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/164678/Creo/)

## [Creo](https://www.capterra.com/p/164678/Creo/)

[4.4 (126)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164678/Creo/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/164678/Creo/reviews/)

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CAD solution that helps businesses create 3D or 2D figures and variants of configurable products using direct and parametric modeling.

Overall Score

86/100

Popularity: 39/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.8

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.3

Value for Money

3.9

Paid plans start at

$3190.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

19/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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

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

[4.3 (176)](https://www.capterra.com/p/192416/MicroStation/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/192416/MicroStation/reviews/)

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

Overall Score

83/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

$2284.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

17/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/240777/nTopology/)

## [nTopology](https://www.capterra.com/p/240777/nTopology/)

[4.8 (21)](https://www.capterra.com/p/240777/nTopology/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/240777/nTopology/reviews/)

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nTop enables engineers and designers to create breakthrough products and processes that overcome traditional design limitations.

Overall Score

81/100

Popularity: 31/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

7/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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

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

[4.6 (756)](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/reviews/)

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

Overall Score

73/100

Popularity: 24/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

20/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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

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

[4.7 (183)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/reviews/)

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

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$10.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

15/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/)

## [Ansys SpaceClaim](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/)

[4.6 (157)](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/reviews/)

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ANSYS SpaceClaim is a multipurpose 3D modeling application providing efficient solutions to common modeling tasks.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 23/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

13/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/9512/KeyCreator/)

## [KeyCreator](https://www.capterra.com/p/9512/KeyCreator/)

[4.5 (114)](https://www.capterra.com/p/9512/KeyCreator/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/9512/KeyCreator/reviews/)

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KeyCreator's best-in-class translators & direct modeling make it ideal for handling files from different sources and conceptual design.

Overall Score

70/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$1188.00One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

10/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/58468/Jewelry-Modeling/)

## [Rhino 7](https://www.capterra.com/p/58468/Jewelry-Modeling/)

[4.6 (92)](https://www.capterra.com/p/58468/Jewelry-Modeling/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/58468/Jewelry-Modeling/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/58468/Jewelry-Modeling/)

This uninhibited free-form 3D modeling tool allows users to create designs quickly while maintaining accuracy and measurements.

Overall Score

49/100

Popularity: 0/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.0

Paid plans start at

$995.00One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

6/22

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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To ensure objectivity and avoid any bias, Capterra Shortlist mathematically combines two key dimensions: a ratings score and a popularity score. These two dimensions are combined to plot top products on the grid and create a total score for a stack-ranked list view—all independent of vendor influence.

Date published:September 28, 2023