Drakon
Drakon is jewelry-design CAD software that works as a plug-in for Rhino and Grasshopper.
What Drakon is
Drakon is jewelry-design CAD software that works as a plug-in for Rhino and Grasshopper. Jewelry Builders and the Interactive Gallery offer components including rings, gems, bezels, prongs, patterns and gem settings. Designers can adjust parameters and have the model update, while logic-based tools retain modeling history. Controls cover weight, measurements, gem placement and size. Production tools can generate technical reports and STL meshes for 3D printing; photorealistic rendering and manufacturing export are also listed. A web viewer lets users open and share 3D models from any device, with cloud and e-commerce integration. Drakon Copilot accepts natural-language instructions to automate Drakon and Rhino tasks, and needs internet access. The software requires Rhino 7 or 8 and supports Windows 10 and 11. A fully functional 30-day trial is available, after which only a few tools remain. The Drakon license costs 1,995.00 EUR once; Rhino is required separately unless bought in a bundle. Copilot credits are sold separately.
Good
- Rhino and Grasshopper plug-ins are available.
- Parameter changes can readjust the model.
- Includes weight, measurement and gem-placement controls.
- Generates technical reports and STL meshes.
- Offers a fully functional 30-day trial.
Watch out
- Requires Rhino 7 or 8.
- No free plan; license costs 1,995.00 EUR once.
- After 30 days, only a few tools remain.
- Linux is unsupported; Apple Silicon Macs are excluded.
Who it suits
Drakon suits jewelry designers who need parametric modeling, stone-setting controls and production exports. It is for users with Rhino 7 or 8 on a supported Windows setup.
Verdict
Drakon combines jewelry-focused design controls with production outputs, including technical reports and STL meshes. Account for the Rhino requirement and one-time license cost, and note that the trial becomes limited after 30 days.
Plans and prices
From Drakon's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Drakon Copilot Credits 5,000 | €20, paid once | 5,000 Copilot credits |
| Drakon Copilot Credits 12,500 | €50, paid once | 12,500 Copilot credits |
| Drakon Copilot Credits 25,000 | €100, paid once | 25,000 Copilot credits |
| Drakon | €1,995, paid once | Drakon license; Rhino required separately unless purchased as a bundle |
The facts
Each one read from Drakon's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Builders and gallery
- Its Jewelry Builders and Interactive Gallery include components such as rings, gems, bands, bezels, prongs, patterns, ornaments and gem settings.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Copilot
- Drakon Copilot is described as an AI design assistant that takes natural-language instructions and automates Drakon and Rhino tasks and commands.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Grasshopper
- Drakon is available as a plug-in for both Rhino and Grasshopper.checked 30 Sep 2026
- License and connectivity
- The FAQ says internet is needed for activation, while a static license can be used without internet after activation; Copilot requires internet access.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Operating systems
- The system requirements list Windows 10 and Windows 11, state Linux is unsupported, and say Apple hardware is supported with Boot Camp except on Apple Silicon Macs.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Parametric editing
- The maker says users can change settings during design and the model readjusts, while its logic-based tools record modeling history.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Precision controls
- Drakon provides controls for weight, measurements, gem placement and sizes.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Production guidance
- The maker's production standards include a minimum 0.45 mm bezel wall thickness and 0.8 mm clearance from a stone culet to the finger rail.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Production tools
- The maker describes production-oriented modeling and says Drakon can generate technical reports and STL meshes for 3D printing.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Drakon is jewelry design CAD software and a Rhino plug-in for interactive 3D jewelry design.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Rhino requirement
- Drakon requires Rhino and the FAQ specifies Rhino 7 or 8.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security and compliance
- The pages reviewed describe activation and cloud or static licensing but do not state a security certification or compliance standard.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support and learning
- The maker offers videos, tutorials, in-program tool descriptions, periodic training classes and direct technical support by email.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Viewer and sharing
- The site describes a web viewer for opening and sharing 3D models from any device, with cloud and e-commerce integration.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Portugalchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- The trial is fully functional for 30 days, after which only a few tools remain available.checked 30 Sep 2026
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