SelfCAD vs ViaCAD
SelfCAD
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| Figure | SelfCAD | ViaCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $11.67/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 15 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.0 (#11) | 8.2 (#63) |
| Animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform access | both | desktop |
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Render engine | both | both |
| Rendering | Can generate realistic renders of designs. | ViaCAD Pro includes physically based rendering, HDRI lighting, ray-traced shadows, a material and decal library, and KeyShot LiveLinking. |
Plans
SelfCAD
- FreeFree
- SelfCAD Pro Monthly$14.99 a month
- SelfCAD Pro Yearly$139.99 a year
- SelfCAD Perpetual License$599, paid once
- 10-day free trialFree
ViaCAD
- ViaCAD 17 2D — Own it$129.99 a month
- ViaCAD 17 2D — 1-year term$59.99 a year
- ViaCAD 17 2D — 3-year term$159.99 a year
- ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — Own it$279.99 a month
- ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 1-year term$119.99 a year
- ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 3-year term$339.99 a year
- ViaCAD 17 Pro — Own it$599.99 a month
- ViaCAD 17 Pro — 1-year termPrice not published
- ViaCAD 17 Pro — 3-year termPrice not published
- ViaCAD 17 2D$59.99 a year
In their own words
SelfCAD
SelfCAD is a 3D modeling application that covers work from sketching and sculpting through rendering and 3D printing. It runs in a browser without downloads and also has a PC version for offline project work and storage; online and offline projects synchronize. Listed platforms are web, Windows, macOS and Linux. Tools include sculpting, animation, image-to-3D conversion, shape generators and model changes such as extrusion, reshaping and simplification. Designs can be rendered and prepared for printing with a built-in slicer compatible with most FDM 3D printers. The software supports industry-standard 3D formats and includes interactive tutorials, lessons, videos and starter courses. A limited free plan offers basic modeling. Pro plans add full modeling tools, rendering, animation and image-to-3D. A 10-day trial gives access to all products, requires no credit card and can be canceled anytime. Listed prices include $14.99 a month, $139.99 a year and $599, paid once for a perpetual license.