nanoCAD vs OpenPlan3D
nanoCAD
nanocad.comOpenPlan3D
openplan3d.comSide by side
| Figure | nanoCAD | OpenPlan3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24.08/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 13 | 1 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 8.4 (#6) | 7.5 (#25) |
| External editors | Microsoft Excel is recommended for external tables and Microsoft Word for external text. | The site describes DXF exports for AutoCAD and other CAD software, and RoomPlan scan import for iPhone and iPad. |
Plans
nanoCAD
- nanoCAD 26 Platform$289 a year
- nanoCAD Pro$459 a year
- nanoCAD Mechanica$620 a year
- nanoCAD Construction$459 a year
- nanoCAD Max$849 a year
- nanoCAD Construction Workstation$459 a year
- nanoCAD Pro Workstation$459 a year
- nanoCAD Pro Network$559 a year
- nanoCAD Mechanica Workstation$620 a year
- nanoCAD Max Workstation$849 a year
In their own words
nanoCAD
nanoCAD is Windows software for 2D and 3D engineering drawing and design. It uses a hybrid modeling approach and supports parametric and direct modeling, assembly design, sheet-metal tools, and surface modeling. The platform is compatible with DWG natively and supports import and export formats including DXF, 3D PDF, DWF/DWFX, STL, Parasolid, IGES, STEP, ACIS, VRML, JT, COLLADA, C3D, and glTF/GLB. nanoCAD Free provides 2D engineering drawing tools without a time limit, while a 30-day trial includes all modules. The nanoCAD 26 Platform starts at $289 a year for one workstation license; other listed plans include nanoCAD Pro at $459 a year and nanoCAD Max at $849 a year. Listed prices exclude taxes, VAT, or levies. Network licenses work on computers on a local network and require the supplied License Server. The API supports JavaScript, VBS, Python via COM, LISP,.NET, and C++. Support includes email and help desk for subscribers, plus community forum support. The maker is headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway.
OpenPlan3D
OpenPlan3D has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.