TurboCAD
TurboCAD is parametric design software for Windows and macOS.
What TurboCAD is
TurboCAD is parametric design software for Windows and macOS. It includes assembly design, sheet-metal tools, and surface modeling. Windows editions differ in file compatibility: depending on the edition, they import or open 15, 22, 25, or 54 formats and export, save, or publish 16, 23, 27, or 34 formats. Listed file types include DWG/DXF, STL, SketchUp, PDF, and 3D PDF. TurboCAD was founded in 1983 and has no free plan. Annual Windows term licenses cost $99.99 a year for Designer, 199.99 USD for Deluxe, 399.99 USD for Professional, and 599.99 USD for Platinum; each includes maintenance and support for the term. Three-year licenses cost 299.99, 599.99, 1199.99, or $1,799.99 a year for those editions. Perpetual Windows licenses are listed at 199.99, 399.99, 999.99, and $1,499.99 a month as one-time fees, providing permanent access to that software version. The listed platform support covers Windows and Mac.
Good
- Parametric modeling workflow
- Assembly design tools
- Sheet-metal and surface modeling
- Supports common CAD file types
- Term licenses include support
Watch out
- No free plan
- File formats vary by edition
- Perpetual licenses are Windows-only
Who it suits
TurboCAD suits designers needing parametric modeling with assembly, sheet-metal, and surface tools. It is intended for Windows or Mac users who can choose term or perpetual Windows licensing.
Verdict
TurboCAD offers parametric design features across Windows and macOS, with edition-dependent file support and several licensing structures. Buyers should compare the listed Windows editions and choose between time-limited access and permanent access to a version.
Plans and prices
From TurboCAD's own pricing page, checked 23 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| TurboCAD Windows Designer Term License (1 Year/Annual) | $99.99 a year | Time-limited license; includes maintenance and support for the term · 1 Year/Annual |
| TurboCAD Windows Deluxe Term License (1 Year/Annual) | $199.99 a year | Time-limited license; includes maintenance and support for the term · 1 Year/Annual |
| TurboCAD Windows Professional Term License (1 Year/Annual) | $399.99 a year | Time-limited license; includes maintenance and support for the term · 1 Year/Annual |
| TurboCAD Windows Platinum Term License (1 Year/Annual) | $599.99 a year | Time-limited license; includes maintenance and support for the term · 1 Year/Annual |
| TurboCAD Windows Designer Term License (3 Year/Triennial) | $299.99 a year | Time-limited license; includes maintenance and support for the term · 3 Year/Triennial |
| TurboCAD Windows Deluxe Term License (3 Year/Triennial) | $599.99 a year | Time-limited license; includes maintenance and support for the term · 3 Year/Triennial |
| TurboCAD Windows Professional Term License (3 Year/Triennial | $1,199.99 a year | Time-limited license; includes maintenance and support for the term · 3 Year/Triennial |
| TurboCAD Windows Platinum Term License (3 Year/Triennial) | $1,799.99 a year | Time-limited license; includes maintenance and support for the term · 3 Year/Triennial |
| TurboCAD Windows Designer Perpetual | $199.99 a month | Permanent access to that software version · one-time fee |
| TurboCAD Windows Deluxe Perpetual | $399.99 a month | Permanent access to that software version · one-time fee |
| TurboCAD Windows Professional Perpetual | $999.99 a month | Permanent access to that software version · one-time fee |
| TurboCAD Windows Platinum Perpetual | $1,499.99 a month | Permanent access to that software version · one-time fee |
The facts
Each one read from TurboCAD's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Assembly design
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- File import and export
- Imports/open files: 54, 25, 22, or 15 formats by Windows edition; exports/saves/publishes: 34, 27, 23, or 16 formats by edition. Listed types include DWG/DXF, STL, SketchUp, PDF, and 3D PDF.checked 23 Sep 2026
- Modeling method
- parametricchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Sheet-metal tools
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Surface modeling
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1983checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 23 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windows and Macchecked 23 Sep 2026
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