CAD Assistant
6.6#10 in 3d file converter softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitCAD Assistant vs CAD Exchanger
CAD Exchanger
7.6#1 in 3d file converter softwareFrom $590 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CAD Assistant | CAD Exchanger |
|---|---|---|
| File formats | It supports CAD and mesh formats including STEP, IFC, IGES, BREP, glTF, JT, PLY, STL, OBJ and 3DM, plus DXF, SAT and Parasolid XT. | CAD Exchanger Lab supports exchange in more than 30 CAD and BIM formats. |
| Headquarters | Issy-les-Moulineaux, France | Ahtri 12, Tallinn, 15551 Estonia |
| Model inspection | Users can browse assembly trees, show or hide components, and inspect product and geometric properties such as area, volume and centroid. | The viewer exposes B-Rep and polygonal geometry, assembly structure, validation data, custom properties and PMI annotations. |
CAD Assistant plans
- CAD AssistantFree
CAD Exchanger plans
- Rhino plugin free trialFree
- Subscription$590 a year
- Perpetual$990, paid once
- Rhino plugin perpetual$1,290, paid once
- CAD Exchanger LabPriced on request
Pick CAD Assistant if…
It suits people who need to inspect CAD or mesh files across desktop and mobile devices, including for commercial use. Note that commercial-component imports restrict export and conversion.
Pick CAD Exchanger if…
CAD Exchanger suits people who need to inspect or convert CAD and BIM data, and developers adding that data access to applications. Its SDK is also described for 3D web, AR/VR, Unity, manufacturing-as-a-service, and engineering applications.