Civil Designer
5.9#72 in 3d cad softwareWindows
VisitCivil Designer vs Shapr3D
What both publish
| Fact | Civil Designer | Shapr3D |
|---|---|---|
| CAD integrations | The CAD module supports BIM IFC integration and Google Earth integration with KML file output. | It imports and exports native CAD formats plus XT and STEP for other CAD, simulation, and manufacturing systems. |
| Free plan | No | Free plan includes most modeling features, two projects, and basic-quality 3MF and STL export. |
| Headquarters | Cape Town, South Africa | Budapest, Hungary |
| Supported platforms | Windows desktop | Shapr3D runs natively on Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. |
Civil Designer plans
- Roads & Highway Design—
- Clean Water Distribution—
- Surface Runoff Design—
- Foul Water Networks—
- Enterprise SuitePriced on request
- Specialised Design PackagePriced on request
Shapr3D plans
- BasicFree
- Pro$299 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
- Solo—
- Studio—
Pick Civil Designer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Shapr3D if…
Shapr3D suits people who need parametric 3D CAD modeling, rendering, or 3D-print export. Teams can use Pro collaboration features, while the free Basic plan may suit users working within its two-project limit.