MLCad vs Siemens NX
| MLCad | Siemens NX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux (as listed on the download page) | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access |
| File import and export | LDraw-compatible files; MPD; image export: BMP, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG | IGES, STEP AP203, STEP AP214, DXF/DWG, STL, 3MF; NX X data exchange also lists JT, Solid Edge and SolidWorks open |
| Modeling method | hybrid | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes |
Listed together in Best 3D CAD Software