IRONCAD vs Plasticity
IRONCAD
ironcad.com
Plasticity
plasticity.xyzSide by side
| Figure | IRONCAD | Plasticity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 8.2 (#24) | 8.7 (#6) |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 8.2 (#55) | 8.9 (#17) |
| Spec score · CAD software | 8.0 (#19) | 8.5 (#10) |
| File import and export | ACIS SAT, Parasolid X_T, STEP, IGES, Catia V4, 3D Studio, STL, DXF, OBJ, POV-Ray, Raw Triangles, VRML, HSF, 3D PDF; additional translators for CATIA V5, Creo, UG/NX, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, JT, Inventor, IFC | Studio adds IGES, ACIS, Rhino and Windows-only DXF/DWG support to the STEP, OBJ, STL, Parasolid and FBX workflows. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Wilmington, Delaware, United States |
| Perpetual licensing | IronCAD says it offers perpetual licenses and directs buyers to a representative or reseller for pricing. | Indie and Studio are perpetual licenses, while updates released after the included 12-month maintenance period require renewal or restart. |
Plans
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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