CadQuery vs HiCAD
| CadQuery | HiCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| File import and export | Import: DXF, STEP, XML (XCAF), XBF. Export: DXF, SVG, STEP, STL, AMF, TJS, VRML, VTP, 3MF, glTF, XML (XCAF), XBF. | STEP, IFC, DXF, DWG, IGES, ACIS, Parasolid, CATIA, Creo Parametric, JT, PLM XML, NX, SolidWorks, Inventor, MicroStation, Solid Edge, VDAFS |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Specifiction, HiCAD scores higher on our published basis.