Icad Universe vs OwlCAD
Icad Universe
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OwlCAD
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| Figure | Icad Universe | OwlCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 2 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 7.1 (#69) | 8.6 (#9) |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| File import and export | OBJ, STL, glTF, VRML export; PBR material support includes MTW, SHM, SBSAR, XML, and U3M. | Import/export: STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF; OpenSCAD .scad and .csg import |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Local software installation on a computer; Windows is explicitly listed for compatible scanning hardware. Icad Workspace provides web access, including on tablets and mobile devices. | Web browser; Windows, macOS and Linux |
Plans
Icad Universe
- 3D Modeling (Icad Lancer Advance)Price not published
- Icad Discovery AdvancePriced on request
- Icad Discovery BasicPriced on request
- Icad Discovery EnterprisePriced on request
- Icad Evolve AdvancePriced on request
- Icad Evolve EnterprisePriced on request
- Icad Lancer AdvancePriced on request
- Icad Lancer BasicPriced on request
- Icad Lancer EnterprisePriced on request
- Icad Last StandardPriced on request
In their own words
Icad Universe
Icad Universe has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.