Which CAD & 3d software has a free plan?

Blender, Daz Studio, FreeCAD, Houdini, LibreCAD, Live Home 3D, Meshy, Onshape, OpenSCAD, Planner 5D, Polycam, RoomSketcher and 3 more list a free plan.

CAD & 3D Software Pricing 2026: Compare 37 Tools

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Adobe Substance 3DAdobeSuite of apps for 3D texturing, materials, modeling and staging, including Painter, Designer and Stager.From $59.99 / month
Alibre DesignAlibreParametric 3D CAD software for mechanical design, sold as lifetime licences or monthly and yearly subscriptions.From $10 / month
AllplanALLPLAN (Nemetschek Group)BIM software for architecture, engineering and construction from the Nemetschek Group.From $3,480 / month
ArchicadGraphisoftBIM software for architects covering design, documentation and collaboration.From $345 / month
AutoCADAutodesk2D and 3D CAD software for drafting, design and documentation, with industry-specific toolsets.From $260 / month
AutoCAD LTAutodesk2D CAD drafting and documentation software from Autodesk.From $70 / month
Autodesk 3ds MaxAutodesk3D modeling, animation and rendering software for design visualization and games.From $255 / month
Autodesk FusionAutodeskCloud-connected CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB design software for product design and manufacturing.From $57 / month
BlenderBlender FoundationFree and open-source 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, simulation, rendering and video editing.Free plan
Chief ArchitectChief Architect, Inc.Home design software for residential construction, remodeling and interior design.From $229 / month
CLO 3DCLO Virtual Fashion3D fashion design software for creating and simulating virtual garments.From $25 / month
Corona RendererChaosPhotorealistic renderer for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D focused on architectural visualization.From $414 / month
Daz StudioDaz 3DFree 3D figure posing, animation and rendering software with a marketplace of 3D content.Free plan
DraftSightDassault Systèmes2D drafting and 3D design CAD software that works with DWG files.From $299 / month
EnscapeChaosReal-time rendering and VR plugin for Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Archicad and Vectorworks.From $574.80 / month
FreeCADFreeCAD projectFree open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler for mechanical, architecture and product design.Free plan
Home DesignerChief Architect, Inc.DIY home design software for floor plans, remodeling and 3D visualization from Chief Architect, sold as a subscription.From $79 / month
HoudiniSideFXProcedural 3D animation, VFX and simulation software from SideFX.Free plan
KeyShot StudioKeyShotReal-time 3D rendering and animation software for product visualization.From $1,299 / month
LibreCADLibreCAD projectFree open-source 2D CAD application for Windows, Mac and Linux.Free plan
Live Home 3DBeLight SoftwareHome and interior design app for Windows, Mac and iOS with 2D plans and 3D views.From $49.99 / month
LumionLumionReal-time 3D rendering software for architects to create images, videos and walkthroughs.From $1,149 / month
Marvelous DesignerCLO Virtual Fashion3D garment and cloth simulation software for games, film and fashion.From $8.25 / month
MeshyMeshyAI 3D model generator that creates textured models from text or images.Free plan
nanoCADNanosoftDWG-compatible CAD platform for 2D drafting and 3D modeling.From $289 / month
OnshapePTCCloud-native CAD and PDM platform for product design with built-in version control and collaboration.From $1,500 / month
OpenSCADOpenSCAD projectFree script-based solid 3D CAD modeller for Linux, Windows and macOS.Free plan
Planner 5DPlanner 5DOnline and mobile home design tool for floor plans and interior design in 2D and 3D.Free plan
PolycamPolycam3D scanning app that creates models from photos and LiDAR on phones and the web.From $30 / month
RhinoRobert McNeel & AssociatesNURBS-based 3D modeling software for Windows and Mac used in industrial design, architecture and jewelry.From $195 / month
RoomSketcherRoomSketcher ASFloor plan and home design software for creating 2D and 3D floor plans.From $12 / month
SketchUpTrimble3D modeling software for architecture, interior design and construction, available on web and desktop.From $10.75 / month
Sweet Home 3DeTeksFree interior design application to draw home plans and view them in 3D.Free plan
TinkercadAutodeskFree browser-based app for 3D design, electronics and coding, aimed at beginners and education.Free plan
TurboCADIMSI Design2D/3D CAD software for drafting, design and modeling on Windows and Mac.From $399.99 / month
TwinmotionEpic GamesReal-time visualization tool built on Unreal Engine for architecture, construction and design.From $445 / month
V-RayChaosPhotorealistic 3D rendering engine for 3ds Max, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, Maya and other hosts.From $540 / month

How much does CAD & 3D software cost?

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Lowest: $8.25
Average: $447.62
Highest: $3,480

Lowest, average and highest entry-level paid price across the 27 of 37 products in this category that publish a paid price, United States market. SpecEntry calculation from vendor-published prices; not a ranking.

CAD & 3D pricing questions

How much does CAD & 3d software cost?
Across 27 CAD & 3d tools with confirmed pricing (United States), the cheapest paid plans start between $8.25 and $3,480. Check whether a price is per user or per account before comparing.
Which CAD & 3d software has a free plan?
Blender, Daz Studio, FreeCAD, Houdini, LibreCAD, Live Home 3D, Meshy, Onshape, OpenSCAD, Planner 5D, Polycam, RoomSketcher and 3 more list a free plan.