Partwright vs ZW3D
| Partwright | ZW3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $3,000/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | hybrid | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web browser; programmatic API | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11; browser-based viewing and collaboration are documented. |
| File import and export | Import: .partwright.json, JavaScript, OpenSCAD .scad, STL, STEP, image, .vox; export: 3MF, STL, OBJ, GLB, STEP | Import/export converter formats include IGES, Parasolid, STEP, DWG/DXF, VDA, and STL; direct open/save/edit is listed for CATIA, Inventor, NX, SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, Creo/ProE, and ACIS. |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Specifiction, ZW3D scores higher on our published basis.