AVEVA E3D Design vs Shapr3D

AVEVA E3D Design is a data-centric, multidiscipline 3D engineering design tool within AVEVA Unified Engineering. It uses parametric modelling with assembly design and surface modelling, and supports Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 and browser access. Teams can collaborate through cloud data services, working on shared project data with near-real-time coordination. The software identifies clashes across disciplines and generates drawings and deliverables that update with the design. It imports and exports DXF, DWG, IFC 2x3, IFC4, DGN, STL and STEP files. Built-in capabilities include an industrial assistant, predictive and generative design tools, laser-scan data handling and integrations with engineering and asset systems. Custom functionality can use macros, PML and a .NET API. Listed data features include real-time stream processing, custom dashboards, anomaly detection and machine-learning tools. AVEVA describes Flex subscription licensing across cloud, hybrid and on-premises deployments; pricing is available on request.

Shapr3D is a 3D CAD application for direct and history-based parametric modeling. It has a built-in render engine and supports 3D-print export, while sculpting and animation tools are not included. The Free plan allows two projects and includes 20 generations. Pro costs $299/user/yr, billed annually and excluding VAT, and allows unlimited projects. Shapr3D runs natively on Windows, macOS, iPadOS and visionOS, works offline, saves designs locally and syncs them to Shapr3D Cloud when connected. It imports and exports native CAD formats, including XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL and 3MF. Browser-based Review Links let people view and comment on models, drawings and visualizations. Pro supports shared team projects, contributors, centralized storage and secure review links. Its 14-day Pro trial gives access to all features, but requires a credit card and charges on day 14 unless canceled at least 24 hours before. Listed requirements include Windows 10 version 2004 or later, macOS Sonoma 14.0 or later, and iPadOS 17 or later.