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BRL-CAD vs OwlCAD

BRL-CAD

brlcad.org

OwlCAD

owlcad.com

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FigureBRL-CADOwlCAD
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
Plans published22
Spec score · 3D CAD Software8.1 (#29)8.6 (#9)
File formatsThe documentation lists import converters for formats including DXF, IGES, NASTRAN, STL, and Unigraphics.Import/export: STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF; OpenSCAD .scad and .csg import
Free planYesYes

Plans

BRL-CAD

  • Free BRL-CAD distributionFree
  • Full-service support distributionPriced on request

BRL-CAD pricing →

OwlCAD

  • FreeFree
  • ProPrice not published

OwlCAD pricing →

In their own words

BRL-CAD

BRL-CAD has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.

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OwlCAD

OwlCAD is a parametric CAD tool for modeling 3D objects and assemblies in a browser or on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its editor, modeling features, customizer, and file import and export are free forever, and every plan includes commercial rights to sell prints and files. The browser version requires no installation and can be opened without an account. OwlCAD imports and exports STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG, and DXF files, and imports OpenSCAD SCAD and CSG files. Cloud projects autosave and keep version histories that can be rolled back. Projects are private by default; read-only share links, embeds, and comments can be enabled. Print preparation tools check mesh watertightness, repair geometry, estimate filament cost, and split oversized parts, with profiles for Ender 3, Prusa, and Bambu Lab. Published models can expose dimensions, counts, and text as browser sliders for downloadable print-ready versions. Pro adds AI generation and editing, monthly credits, and MCP access for use with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other MCP clients.

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