Alibre Design vs IRONCAD
Alibre Design
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IRONCAD
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| Figure | Alibre Design | IRONCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $999/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Engineering CAD Software | 9.0 (#1) | 8.2 (#10) |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.8 (#5) | 8.2 (#24) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.8 (#20) | 8.2 (#55) |
| Spec score · CAD software | 8.6 (#6) | 8.0 (#19) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2001 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Richardson, Texas, United States | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Interoperability | The product imports formats including SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, STEP, IGES, DWG, and DXF, while supported formats vary by version. | IRONCAD supports import and export of major 2D and 3D file formats for sharing and reusing design data. |
| Modeling | The product provides 3D modeling tools for creating parts and assemblies. | Users can combine parametric and direct modeling in one environment. |
| Trial | Alibre offers a 30-day free trial of Alibre Design Expert. | Users can register for a 30-day trial after installing the software. |
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
In their own words
Alibre Design
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