Skip to content
SPECIFICTION
Get listed

ViaCAD

punchcad.com

From $5/mo Free trial WindowsmacOS
Visit punchcad.com
Spec score 8.2 #63 of 147 in 3D modeling software

Spec sheet

Purpose
ViaCAD is 2D/3D CAD software for drafting, modeling, rendering, and preparing designs for 3D printing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Audience
ViaCAD 2D/3D is aimed at beginning to intermediate users, including hobbyists, inventors, classrooms, and 3D-printing fans.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Platforms
ViaCAD is offered for Windows and Mac, with Windows 11 and macOS Tahoe support listed for version 17.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Free plan
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
Trial
The maker offers a free 15-day trial.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Integrations
The site lists KeyShot LiveLinking for rendering and native SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, and CATIA file exchange for SharkCAD Pro, rather than ViaCAD.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Support
Every licence includes twelve months of technical support and maintenance, and the maker provides tutorials and a user forum.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Headquarters
Novato, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
Maker
Punch! Software is part of Encore Software, LLC, and lists its address in Novato, California.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
2D drafting
ViaCAD editions include more than 250 drafting tools, 26 dimension types, 2D constraints, bills of materials, and cut lists.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
3D modeling
ViaCAD 2D/3D includes ACIS solid modeling, NURBS surfaces, subdivision mesh, and tools such as push-pull, shell, blend, and chamfer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
3D print export
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
3D printing
ViaCAD 2D/3D includes tools to check printability and export models as STL or 3MF.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Animation tools
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Parametric modeling
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
Platform access
desktopRead 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
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.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Render engine
bothRead 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
Rendering
ViaCAD Pro includes physically based rendering, HDRI lighting, ray-traced shadows, a material and decal library, and KeyShot LiveLinking.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
Security and compliance
The opened maker pages describe software features and licensing but do not state a security or compliance certification.Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com

Plans and prices

ViaCAD 17 2D — Own it $129.99 a month yours to keep 2D drafting · Windows and macOS editions · DWG/DXF import and export · Architectural drawing tools Read 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 2D — 1-year term $59.99 a year renews annually 2D drafting · Windows and macOS editions · Annual term licence Read 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 2D — 3-year term $159.99 a year 3-year term 2D drafting · Windows and macOS editions · Three-year term licence Read 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — Own it $279.99 a month yours to keep ACIS solid modeling · Mesh and surface tools · Animation tools · 3D-print preparation Read 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 1-year term $119.99 a year renews annually ACIS solid modeling · Mesh and surface tools · Animation tools · 3D-print preparation Read 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 3-year term $339.99 a year 3-year term ACIS solid modeling · Mesh and surface tools · Animation tools · 3D-print preparation Read 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 Pro — Own it $599.99 a month yours to keep Advanced surface tools · Photorealistic rendering · Professional drafting and modeling · 3D-print preparation Read 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 Pro — 1-year term Price not published Advanced surface tools · Photorealistic rendering · Professional drafting and modeling · 3D-print preparation Read 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 Pro — 3-year term Price not published Advanced surface tools · Photorealistic rendering · Professional drafting and modeling · 3D-print preparation Read 22 Sep 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 2D $59.99 a year $59.99 per year 1-year term; Windows or Mac; separate platform licences Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 2D/3D $119.99 a year $119.99 per year 1-year term; Windows or Mac; separate platform licences Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com
ViaCAD 17 2D $159.99, paid once $159.99 for 3 years 3-year term; Windows or Mac; separate platform licences Read 11 Oct 2026 · punchcad.com

Every ViaCAD plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

Alternatives to ViaCADAll alternatives →