HeeksCAD vs TopSolid'Design
| HeeksCAD | TopSolid'Design | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Cloud collaboration | No | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Ubuntu, Debian, OpenSUSE | Windows desktop; vendor download page lists TopSolid 7 installer for Windows. |
| File import and export | Import: STEP, IGES, DXF; export/save: IGES, STEP, STL, DXF | Reads Catia, Creo, NX, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, Parasolid, STEP, IGES, DXF, DWG, FBX; point-cloud formats .xyz, .pts, .ply. |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes |
Listed together in Best 3D CAD Software