# ZW3D Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 ZW3D Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on August 24, 2025

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ZW3D

## What is ZW3D?

Harnessing the power of design, simulation, and manufacturing, ZW3D helps you build better products faster at less cost. Whether you are a small workshop or an enterprise organization, ZW3D has your needs covered with complete, powerful features including solid-surface hybrid modeling, structural simulation, 2-5 axis machining and specialized tools for sheet metal, molds and more. All your needs are in one place - the right 3D design-to-manufacturing solution for you.

## What is ZW3D used for?

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Overall rating

Based on 12 user reviews

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Starting price

$1800

Flat Rate, One Time

Free trial  
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## Compare with a popular alternative

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### ZW3D

4.5 (12)

VS.

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Starting Price

$1800

Flat Rate, One Time

Starting Price

$1500

Per User, Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.5 (12)

Ease Of Use

4.5 (3,201)

Value For Money

4.5 (12)

Value For Money

4.5 (2,481)

Customer Service

4.2 (11)

Customer Service

4.7 (2,360)

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$250.00

Per User, Per Month

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## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

2D Drawing

3.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions

3D Design & Modeling

4.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Design products in 3D

Annotations

3.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content

Collaboration Tools

2.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Component Library

4.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Database of components and materials used in design templates

Drag & Drop

3.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

ZW3D 25 features

Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions

Design products in 3D

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Ability to insert animations/transitions

Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Database of components and materials used in design templates

Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services

Centralized repository to store content and assets

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Import and export data to and from software applications

Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Create, save, and store files

Intended to be used by architects

Intended to be used by manufacturers

Using physical, mathematical, or logical models as a basis for simulations to generate data for managerial or technical decision-making

Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12)

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Create, draw, and annotate graphical content directly within the software application

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

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Features

4.3 (12)

4.3

Based on 12 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.5 (12)

Free Trial

Basic

$1,800

Flat Rate,One Time

Value for money

4.5 (12)

4.5

Based on 12 reviews

## Integrations

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.2 (11)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.2 (11)

4.2

Based on 11 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.5

Based on 12 reviews

Filter by rating

5(6)

4(6)

3(0)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

AU

Anonymous User

Ingeniero de proyectos

Industrial Automation

### "Programa básico "

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

2.0

2.0

Likelihood to Recommend

5/10

November 28, 2022

He realizado varios proyectos, puede ser útil si se usa a nivel básico-medio. Existen mejores alternativas pero mucho más caras. Conclusión: buena alternativa si no se quiere realizar un elevado desembolso.

Pros

Básico para un inicio en el diseño 3D. Buen precio

Cons

No se pueden hacer macro o herramientas específicas.

Reasons for choosing ZW3D

Precio

Review source

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Mert A.

System Support Specialist

Information Technology and Services

### "User Friendly CAD Solution"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

January 25, 2021

Pros

Simple user interface and low purchase price

Cons

I am having problems managing high dimensional data.

Review source

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ZD

Zachary D.

Student

Information Technology and Services

### "Great Service"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

July 29, 2020

5 stars, great to use

Pros

For its price, it is very good. Easy to learn, lots of different features that make the modeling or designing very easy.

Cons

Sometimes it can be a bit buggy, which isn't new to this realm of software, but it is a bit more buggy than others

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

DF

Douglas F.

Sr. Engineer

Consumer Goods

### "Great tool for the Money"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

1.0

1.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

July 21, 2020

I enjoy using this product! I own a license because it's affordable and does what I need it to do.

Pros

It is a Pro/Engineer or Creo clone. Its got a bunch of capabilities. It can do sheet metal surfacing. It's amazing.

Cons

User interface needs some help. The interface seems clumsy/clunky - not easy to find commands or alternative commands. Help files are ok and could use a lot of work.

Reasons for choosing ZW3D

Fusion has some issues I don't like in sketching. Alibre - wouldn't allow the use of a conical edge in a sketch.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

TA

Turan A.

General Manager

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

### "ZW3D is a good integrated CAD/CAM "

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 1, 2019

The software is good for regular jobs. For big automotive and airospace parts may be slow. CAM for 3 axis is good but for 4&5 axis only for some jobs can be used.

Pros

Intuitive and modern interface. Easy of use. Good modeling and machining strategies Fast improvements.

Cons

Handling of big files is not easy. Big assembly also

Review source

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AU

Anonymous User

Mechanical engineer

Automotive

### "Good 3D software with a low price tag"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

May 4, 2019

I used ZW3D when working in Tool and Die design, and also used the sheet metal module which worked very well. We had some issues when defining (in assembly) a fastener, creating the pocket for the bolt's head in one component and the thread in another, later when we modified the position of the fasteners the update of the other features had some issues.

Pros

It's easy to use, the GUI is very intuitive and nice. Compared to other CAD softwares, ZW3D has focused on reducing the number of inputs by the user when creating features, it has some shortcuts that are very helpful and intuitive to use. the hybrid (part/assembly) environment works well and gives the user some more freedom. The possibility to create a standard component is very useful.

Cons

When in assemblies, setting dependencies between parts can cause some problems when modifying and updating. Sometimes the software would crash without apparent reason.

Reasons for choosing ZW3D

Simple and intuitive with a better price tag and good support team

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

MT

Mato T.

Surveyor

Civil Engineering

### "ZW3D"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

September 12, 2018

Pros

I use ZWCAD Classic full version for private purposes and I can say that it is probably the closest AutoCAD I use at work, I installed the ZW3D trial version and for now I have no comments in a lot of things is simpler than Civil3D and other Autodesk plugins

Cons

So far I have no bad comment,I do not know what the price was and gave it has an option on a monthly base

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

September 13, 2018

Thanks for trying ZW3D. Should you have any technical problems, please send email to zw3d@zwsoft.com. We will response you within 24 hours. ZW3D can coummincate ZWCAD tightly. And hope it will help you get your job done easily.

Andrew C.

Software Development Engineer

### "ZW3D is a wonderful CAD software that enables me to create anything I need"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

July 30, 2018

Pros

This is an excellent software that is used to create 2D and 3D models. This software includes a lot of functionalities. It also depicts the characteristics of CAD software in a best way. It shows excellent performance as compare to other. This software is very easy to learn.

Cons

We can hardly find any cons in this software. The only limitations is that this software lacks some of the advanced functions that includes smart components, VBA and global visibility manager and sometimes user have to face difficulties as help documents do not include all the functions.

Review source

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Response from Vendor

August 1, 2018

Hello Andrew Currie, thank you for your comment! Could you please share us your email address? ZW3D staff will give you a $150 3D Viewer coupon.

Renne C.

Desarrollador / Diseñador

### "An very good CAD software that allows you to create everything you need."

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

June 10, 2018

The most important thing of this product is the lightweight characteristic, you can load BIG models without loose performance like others and the usability is not compromised by the weight of the software itself.

Pros

This software is a great option to create new models in 3D and 2D, depends on the version you adquiere. In any case, the software gives to you a lot of functionalities in a lightweight product. All the characteristics of any CAD software, are present in ZW, and many functionalities that make it unique and powerfull. The independent features that the software have, gives a plus at the moment when you are going to buy a CAD software. I used some others CAD and this have a great performance and usability in contrast to the others.

Cons

Is very similar in the interface to others products, despite of the additional characteristics, the structure and usability is basically the same, it is aimed to give to the user a common user interface, but sometimes is TOO similar to others products.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

June 22, 2018

Hello Renne Castellanos, thank you for your comment! Could you please share us your email address? ZW3D staff will give you a $150 3D Viewer coupon.

Jorge L.

Docente

### "It is an excellent software for mechanical design, 2D and solid drawings, has good technical support"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 3, 2018

In the mechanical engineering department of the university in which I work, designs and modeling of mechanical parts are made for the process of rehabilitation in medicine, which has been achieved and modeled some of these pieces for later construction, making a contribution with patients with special conditions that require specific prostheses.

Pros

I like the intelligent voice system, the smart mouse system and the synchronization with smartphones and tablets through cloud storage.

Cons

What I do not like that for the design of mechanical systems is very efficient only in 2D (two dimensions) and slow drawings for the development of 3D applications.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

Response from Vendor

June 22, 2018

Hello Jorge Linero, thank you for your comment! Could you please share us your email address? ZW3D staff will give you a $150 3D Viewer coupon.

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