Best OpenPlant Modeler Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 tools from 3D CAD software ranked against OpenPlant Modeler on the same published basis.
- 1OpenPlant Modeler vs SOLIDWORKS
- 2OpenPlant Modeler vs Onshape
- 3OpenPlant Modeler vs Rhino 3D
- 4OpenPlant Modeler vs Creo
- 5OpenPlant Modeler vs Shapr3D
- 6OpenPlant Modeler vs OwlCAD
- 7OpenPlant Modeler vs Autodesk Inventor
- 8OpenPlant Modeler vs FreeCAD
- 9OpenPlant Modeler vs CATIA
- 10OpenPlant Modeler vs nanoCAD
- 11OpenPlant Modeler vs Siemens NX
- 12OpenPlant Modeler vs Hexagon VISI
- 13OpenPlant Modeler vs AVEVA E3D Design
- 14OpenPlant Modeler vs DesignSpark Mechanical
- 15OpenPlant Modeler vs build123d
- 16OpenPlant Modeler vs Solid Edge
- 17OpenPlant Modeler vs BricsCAD Mechanical
- 18OpenPlant Modeler vs ZW3D
- 19OpenPlant Modeler vs Zoo Design Studio
- 20OpenPlant Modeler vs Ansys SpaceClaim
OpenPlant Modeler alternatives compared
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOLIDWORKS | 8.8 | No | $4/mo | Mac, Web, Windows |
| 2 | Onshape | 8.7 | Free plan | $125/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 3 | Rhino 3D | 8.5 | Free plan | $95/mo | Windows, Mac |
| 4 | Creo | 8.4 | No | — | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| 5 | Shapr3D | 8.2 | Free plan | $24.92/mo | Mac, Windows |
| 6 | OwlCAD | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 7 | Autodesk Inventor | 8.1 | No | — | Windows |
| 8 | FreeCAD | 7.9 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 9 | CATIA | 7.7 | No | — | Web, Windows |
| 10 | nanoCAD | 7.7 | No | $24.08/mo | Windows |
| 11 | Siemens NX | 7.6 | No | — | Web, Windows |
| 12 | Hexagon VISI | 7.6 | No | — | Windows |
| 13 | AVEVA E3D Design | 7.5 | No | — | Windows |
| 14 | DesignSpark Mechanical | 7.5 | No | — | Windows |
| 15 | build123d | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 16 | Solid Edge | 7.4 | No | — | Web, Windows |
| 17 | BricsCAD Mechanical | 7.4 | No | €83.17/mo | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 18 | ZW3D | 7.4 | No | $3,000/mo | Web, Windows |
| 19 | Zoo Design Studio | 7.4 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 20 | Ansys SpaceClaim | 7.3 | No | — | Windows |
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Questions about OpenPlant Modeler alternatives
What is the best alternative to OpenPlant Modeler?
SOLIDWORKS, number 1 in 3D CAD software with a score of 8.8 out of 10. The others here: Onshape, Rhino 3D, Creo and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to OpenPlant Modeler?
Onshape is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 5 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.