Alibre Design vs Autodesk Inventor
Alibre Design
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| Figure | Alibre Design | Autodesk Inventor |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $999/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.8 (#5) | 8.5 (#11) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.8 (#20) | 8.4 (#38) |
| Spec score · CAD software | 8.6 (#6) | 8.5 (#7) |
| Free plan | No | No |
Plans
Alibre Design
- Design Pro$999 a month
- Design Expert$1,999 a month
- Alibre Design Pro$999, paid once
- Alibre Design Expert$1,999, paid once
Autodesk Inventor
- FlexPrice not published
- Free TrialFree
- Inventor MonthlyPrice not published
In their own words
Alibre Design
Alibre Design has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Inventor is Windows software for mechanical design, documentation, simulation, and model-based definition. Its 3D tools combine parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based modeling, with support for assembly design, sheet metal, and surfaces. Inventor can open designs from other CAD systems without translation. Parts can be exported to formats including DWG, IGES, JT, OBJ, STEP, and STL; assembly exports also include RVT, while drawings support DWG, IDW, DWF/DWFx, and DXF. Design connections include Revit family data, Vault, Factory Design Utilities, and Inventor Nastran. Automation options include iLogic, the API, and Autodesk Platform Services. Inventor is paid, with a 30-day trial and no permanent free tier. Displayed monthly, annual, and three-year prices are placeholders, not figures. A subscription permits installation on up to three devices, but only the named user may sign in and use it on one computer at a time.