Autodesk Alias vs Plasticity
Autodesk Alias
autodesk.com
Plasticity
plasticity.xyzSide by side
| Figure | Autodesk Alias | Plasticity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.3 (#16) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.3 (#46) | 8.9 (#17) |
| File import and export | Alias 2025: USD import/export; Parasolid import/export through version 36; JT 10.9, Inventor 2025, NX 2312 Series and SolidWorks 2024 import. | Studio adds IGES, ACIS, Rhino and Windows-only DXF/DWG support to the STEP, OBJ, STL, Parasolid and FBX workflows. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| System requirements | Alias 2027 requires Windows 11, a 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor, and at least 16 GB RAM. | The maker recommends a modern multi-core CPU, dedicated GPU, at least 16 GB RAM, and an SSD with at least 512 GB free space. |
Plans
Plasticity
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
- StarterFree
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
In their own words
Autodesk Alias
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Plasticity
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