BRL-CAD vs Plasticity
BRL-CAD
brlcad.org
Plasticity
plasticity.xyzSide by side
| Figure | BRL-CAD | Plasticity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.1 (#29) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.2 (#58) | 8.9 (#17) |
| Animation tools | Yes | No |
| File formats | The documentation lists import converters for formats including DXF, IGES, NASTRAN, STL, and Unigraphics. | Studio adds IGES, ACIS, Rhino and Windows-only DXF/DWG support to the STEP, OBJ, STL, Parasolid and FBX workflows. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | No |
| Platform access | desktop | desktop |
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Render engine | built-in | none |
Plans
BRL-CAD
- Free BRL-CAD distributionFree
- Full-service support distributionPriced on request
Plasticity
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
- StarterFree
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
In their own words
Plasticity
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