build123d
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Visitbuild123d vs Rhino 3D
What both publish
| Fact | build123d | Rhino 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Support | The documentation points users to a Discord server shared with CadQuery for help in the build123d channel. | Support resources include forums, telephone, email, live chat, tutorials, training classes and community sites, with support included in purchase price. |
build123d plans
- build123dFree
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 build123d if…
build123d suits Python users who need parametric CAD and manufacturing-ready file exchange. It is also appropriate for designers working on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
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.