build123d vs Plasticity
build123d
build123d.readthedocs.io
Plasticity
plasticity.xyzSide by side
| Figure | build123d | 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 | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.3 (#20) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.4 (#43) | 8.9 (#17) |
| File import and export | Import: STEP, STL, 3MF; export: BREP, DXF, glTF, OBJ, STL, STEP, SVG, 3MF | Studio adds IGES, ACIS, Rhino and Windows-only DXF/DWG support to the STEP, OBJ, STL, Parasolid and FBX workflows. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| What it does | build123d is a Python-based parametric BREP modeling framework for 2D and 3D CAD built on the Open Cascade geometric kernel. | Plasticity is a desktop direct-modeling CAD application aimed at artists and designers who need solid and surface modeling. |
Plans
Plasticity
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
- StarterFree
- Indie$175, paid once
- Studio$299, paid once
In their own words
build123d
build123d has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Plasticity
Plasticity has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.