Alibre Design vs CADian
Alibre Design
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| Figure | Alibre Design | CADian |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $999/mo | $21.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Engineering CAD Software | 9.0 (#1) | 8.1 (#11) |
| Founded | 1997 | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Richardson, Texas, United States | Seoul, Republic of Korea |
| Trial | Alibre offers a 30-day free trial of Alibre Design Expert. | The download page labels CADian 2025 Classic as a 30-day free trial. |
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
CADian
- CADian 2026 Classic - 1 Year$260 a year
- CADian 2026 Professional - 1 Year$315 a year
- CADian 2026 Classic - 3 Year$560 a year
- CADian 2026 Classic - Perpetual$630, paid once
- CADian 2026 Professional - 3 Year$750 a year
- CADian 2026 Professional - Perpetual$840, paid once
In their own words
Alibre Design
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