3Design CAD
5.9#16 in jewelry design softwaremacOSWindows
Visit3Design CAD vs Kerf
What both publish
| Fact | 3Design CAD | Kerf |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The site identifies 3DESIGN as a TYPE3 Software brand and lists its worldwide headquarters in Rillieux-la-Pape, France. | Kerf is part of the Vulos open-source software organization. |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Feature operations include pads, pockets, revolves, fillets, chamfers, shells, holes, patterns, sweeps and lofts. |
| System requirements | The maker recommends 16 GB RAM and a dedicated graphics card for Windows, and recommends Apple Silicon with 16 GB RAM for Mac. | Source development requires Python 3.11 or newer and Node 22 or newer. |
3Design CAD plans
- 3DESIGN CADPriced on request
Kerf plans
- FreeFree
- KerfFree
Pick 3Design CAD if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Kerf if…
Kerf is aimed at mechanical and electronics engineers, BIM architects, jewelry designers, and other engineering users who want local CAD tools. It may suit users comfortable installing software from source or Docker and supplying their own LLM for chat workflows.