BRL-CAD
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VisitBRL-CAD vs Rhino 3D
What both publish
| Fact | BRL-CAD | Rhino 3D |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1979 | 1980 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | desktop |
| Render engine | built-in | both |
| Support | The documentation says all users can access symposia, workshops, a user's group, and mailing lists; the full-service distribution includes technical assistance. | Support resources include forums, telephone, email, live chat, tutorials, training classes and community sites, with support included in purchase price. |
BRL-CAD plans
- Free BRL-CAD distributionFree
- Full-service support distributionPriced on request
Rhino 3D plans
- Commercial — Rhino 8 single concurrent user$995 a month
- Commercial — Rhino 8, 10 concurrent users$9,950 a month
- Commercial — Rhino 8, 50 concurrent users$49,750 a month
- Commercial upgrade — Rhino 8 single concurrent user$595 a month
- Student or faculty — Rhino 8 single user$195 a month
- Student or faculty upgrade — Rhino 8 single user$95 a month
Pick BRL-CAD if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Rhino 3D if…
Rhino 3D may suit people seeking desktop tools for parametric modeling, animation, rendering or 3D-print export. Separate listed licenses address commercial users, students or faculty, and schools.