ViaCAD
The facts below are what the maker publishes about ViaCAD, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From ViaCAD's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ViaCAD 17 2D — Own it | $129.99 a month | 2D drafting · Windows and macOS editions · DWG/DXF import and export · Architectural drawing tools · yours to keep |
| ViaCAD 17 2D — 1-year term | $59.99 a year | 2D drafting · Windows and macOS editions · Annual term licence · renews annually |
| ViaCAD 17 2D — 3-year term | $159.99 a year | 2D drafting · Windows and macOS editions · Three-year term licence · 3-year term |
| ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — Own it | $279.99 a month | ACIS solid modeling · Mesh and surface tools · Animation tools · 3D-print preparation · yours to keep |
| ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 1-year term | $119.99 a year | ACIS solid modeling · Mesh and surface tools · Animation tools · 3D-print preparation · renews annually |
| ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 3-year term | $339.99 a year | ACIS solid modeling · Mesh and surface tools · Animation tools · 3D-print preparation · 3-year term |
| ViaCAD 17 Pro — Own it | $599.99 a month | Advanced surface tools · Photorealistic rendering · Professional drafting and modeling · 3D-print preparation · yours to keep |
| ViaCAD 17 Pro — 1-year term | — | Advanced surface tools · Photorealistic rendering · Professional drafting and modeling · 3D-print preparation |
| ViaCAD 17 Pro — 3-year term | — | Advanced surface tools · Photorealistic rendering · Professional drafting and modeling · 3D-print preparation |
| ViaCAD 17 2D | $59.99 a year | 1-year term; Windows or Mac; separate platform licences · $59.99 per year |
| ViaCAD 17 2D/3D | $119.99 a year | 1-year term; Windows or Mac; separate platform licences · $119.99 per year |
| ViaCAD 17 2D | $159.99, paid once | 3-year term; Windows or Mac; separate platform licences · $159.99 for 3 years |
| ViaCAD 17 Pro | $239.99 a year | 1-year term; Windows or Mac; separate platform licences · $239.99 per year |
| ViaCAD 17 2D/3D | $339.99, paid once | 3-year term; Windows or Mac; separate platform licences · $339.99 for 3 years |
| ViaCAD 17 Pro | $599.99, paid once | Windows or Mac; separate platform licences; 12 months of support included · $599.99 one-time |
The facts
Each one read from ViaCAD's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 2D drafting
- ViaCAD editions include more than 250 drafting tools, 26 dimension types, 2D constraints, bills of materials, and cut lists.checked 11 Oct 2026
- 3D modeling
- ViaCAD 2D/3D includes ACIS solid modeling, NURBS surfaces, subdivision mesh, and tools such as push-pull, shell, blend, and chamfer.checked 11 Oct 2026
- 3D print export
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- 3D printing
- ViaCAD 2D/3D includes tools to check printability and export models as STL or 3MF.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Animation tools
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Audience
- ViaCAD 2D/3D is aimed at beginning to intermediate users, including hobbyists, inventors, classrooms, and 3D-printing fans.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File formats
- The product reads and writes current AutoCAD DWG and DXF; the site also lists formats including STL, 3MF, SAT, OBJ, SKP, SVG, and 3DS.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The site lists KeyShot LiveLinking for rendering and native SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, and CATIA file exchange for SharkCAD Pro, rather than ViaCAD.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Parametric modeling
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- ViaCAD is 2D/3D CAD software for drafting, modeling, rendering, and preparing designs for 3D printing.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Refunds and delivery
- The maker says orders are delivered by download with a licence key by email and offers a 30-day refund on licences that have not been activated.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Render engine
- bothchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Rendering
- ViaCAD Pro includes physically based rendering, HDRI lighting, ray-traced shadows, a material and decal library, and KeyShot LiveLinking.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The opened maker pages describe software features and licensing but do not state a security or compliance certification.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Every licence includes twelve months of technical support and maintenance, and the maker provides tutorials and a user forum.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a free 15-day trial.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Novato, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Punch! Software is part of Encore Software, LLC, and lists its address in Novato, California.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform access
- desktopchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Platforms
- ViaCAD is offered for Windows and Mac, with Windows 11 and macOS Tahoe support listed for version 17.checked 11 Oct 2026
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