3D SOFTWARE
CAD CONCEPTION
IN BROWSER (FREE)
SMOOTHIE 3D
Perfect software for beginners, user-friendly, very easy, 100% online and offers various step by step tutorials.
3D SLASH
Fun and intuitive, 3D slash is the ideal beginner's 3D modeling software. Start creating without signing up!
TINKER CAD
Web app that allows its users to gain access to the interface directly from their browser. Ideal for a beginner in 3D modeling/printing.
3D Tin
3D Tin is a pioneer in browser based 3D Modeling.Great for beginners
OnShape
Onshape is the first and only full-cloud 3D CAD system that lets everyone on a design team simultaneously work together using a web browser, phone or tablet.
Imaginaerum by Imagine That 3D
AN ONLINE, BROWSER-BASED, EASY-TO-USE 3D OBJECT CREATOR AND CUSTOMIZING TOOL.
EASY-TO-USE CUSTOMIZATION TEMPLATES
3D SOFTWARE
BEGINNER (FREE)
MeshMixer
From the autodesk123D series, enables 3D modeling and sculpting. Ideal software for good complexity level modeling.
OPENSCAD
3D CAD software that builds with coding language. (Ideal for programmers that starts in 3D conception).
Mesh Magic 3D
Onshape is the first and only full-cloud 3D CAD system that lets everyone on a design team simultaneously work together using a web browser, phone or tablet.
FreeCad
FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler built for product design and engineering. Fe The software is multi-platform, and runs flawlessly on Windows and Linux/Unix and Mac OSX.
Daz Studio
A powerful and free 3D creation software, Daz Studio offers a feature- and functionality-rich userexperience nonetheless
3D Reshaper
3DReshaper is an affordable and easy to use 3D-modeling software dedicated to the processing of 3D models.
3D Crafter
3D Crafter is a real-time 3D-modeling and animation tool that incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop approach for use.
Z Cad
ZCAD can be used to create 2D or 3D drawings. It supports different platforms but also provides great viewing angles and various tools to ease the whole modeling task.
CAD VIEWER
IN BROWSER (Free)
P3D
Believing that 3D modeling online should be simple and enjoyable, P3D is simple and real-time.
SHARECAD
Easy viewer for most of 3D format extension
VIEW STL
View your .STL model in few clicks
Sunglass.io
Aimed at creating an environment for advanced real-time collaboration sessions around 3D content. There are a lot of handy features that come with this tool.
3Dfile.io
3Dfile.io viewer is another great viewer that makes the list. It allows you to quickly upload your file by simply dragging and dropping. It allows you to share a few 3D model-based formats: 3DS, OBJ,PLY, STL, and more
GrabCAD
Their 3D viewer is perfect for sharing uploaded content with others who don’t have a CAD application to view it in.
CAD VIEWER
FREE & TRIALS
3D-Tool
Free handy viewer
eDrawings
One of the most used free viewer in the engineering industry (15 days free trial)
CadSoftTools
Professional 3D Viewer for reading DWG, STEP/STP, STL, IGES and other 3D file formats. 3D Viewer can print and convert 3D files.
3D Bulider
View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models using 3D Builder.
CadFaster
is a free CAD viewer software for your computer. With the help of this freeware you can easily view CAD files in various formats supported by this freeware
SolidView
free CAD viewer software for your computer. With the help of this freeware you can see 3D files in SolidWorks, SVD and STL formats. You can also print, rotate and view 3D pictures by using this freeware. SolidView is a lightweight software.
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED (FREE)
AUTODESK FUSION 360
For students and educators. One of the most advanced free CAD software, Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud based software that allows you to share any of your designs and creations.
BLENDER
Mesh-based, Blender is perfect for all creative purposes, such as rendering, sculpting and fast modeling.
AUTODESK 123
123D Design is a free, powerful, yet simple 3D creation and editing tool which supports many new 3D printers.
Design Spark
Aims to give every engineer the power to quickly design and change product concepts in 3Dwithout having to learn complex traditional CAD software.
Art of Illusion
Is a 3D-modeller, renderer and raytracer. It is written in Java and runs on Linux, Solaris, OS X, and Windows.
Sculptris
A fun and engaging way to start off your digital sculpting journey! If you're new to the world of digital sculpting, Sculptris is the ideal ground on which to get started
SketchUp
SketchUp is 3D modeling software that's easy to learn and incredibly fun to use.
Wings 3D
Wings 3D is an advanced subdivision modeler that is both powerful and easy to use.
3D SOFTWARE
(ADVANCED AND PROFESSIONALS (FREE TRIAL & PAID)
RHINO 3D
Powerful software mostly used buy product designers. Enables virtual total freedom of shapes when mastered. Try this full version for 90 days here.
SOLIDWORKS
One of the most popular CAD software for engineers. Link for free evaluation version (business only) here.
Inventor
Mechanical design and 3D CAD software offers professional-grade 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation tools.
3ds Max
3ds Max 3D modeling software provides a comprehensive modeling, animation, simulation, and rendering solution for games, film, and motion graphics artists.
Mesh Magic 3D
Onshape is the first and only full-cloud 3D CAD system that lets everyone on a design team simultaneously work together using a web browser, phone or tablet.
Maya
Is 3D computer graphics software offering a comprehensive creative feature set for 3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering.
Mesh Magic 3D
Onshape is the first and only full-cloud 3D CAD system that lets everyone on a design team simultaneously work together using a web browser, phone or tablet.
Open Cascade
Open Cascade is a software development kit (SDK) intended for development of applications dealing with 3D CAD data. It includes the special, community-developed C++ class libraries that provide services for 3D surface and modeling
PTC Creo
Creo is a comprehensive system for mechanical engineers and model designers who create products using the direct modeling approach of 3D CAD.
VUE Pioneer
Pioneer helps create vast expanses of terrains by rendering hyper-realistic images of landscapes. It is useful for advanced users looking for a rendering program.
Lightwave
LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools.
Geomagic
Geomagic Design is a comprehensive and robust mechanical CAD design tools, allowing ideas to go from concept to production for professional engineers, makers, students and hobbyists.
Cinema 4D
CINEMA 4D Studio is a 3D modeling, animation and rendering application for professional 3D artists wanting to create advanced 3D graphics.
ZBrush
ZBrush is a digital sculpting tool that combines 3D/2.5D modeling, texturing and painting.
Metasequoia
A product popular in the Japanese CAD market with a nice look and some very intuitive artistic tools for quick design using primitive shapes.
Bryce 7 Pro
While not a typical object modeler, this program is typically used to create 3D landscapes. It has been suggested that it could be useful for creating a base on which to place other models.
TrueSpace
This now freeware program has lots of fun features for 3D animation and modeling, but having been purchased and discontinued by Microsoft in 2009 support is no longer available.
Hexagon
Aims to be a competitor to some of the more tool-heavy engineering solutions out there for a fraction of the price. Includes some artistic sculpting tools as well.
NaroCad
NaroCAD is a full-fledged and extensible CAD modeling application. It is based on the OpenCascade technology, and supports both Windows and Linux platforms.
LeoCad
LeoCAD is a CAD program for creating virtual LEGO models, with support for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.