Kerf
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VisitKerf vs Pencil
What both publish
| Fact | Kerf | Pencil |
|---|---|---|
| API | Kerf exposes a JSON-RPC interface at /v1/rpc for automation. | The Enterprise offering includes headless API access for making existing products configurable and customizable. |
Kerf plans
- FreeFree
- KerfFree
Pencil plans
- FreeFree
- Professional$39 a month
- Pencil Shop$199 a month
- Pencil Shop Pro$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Kerf if…
Kerf is aimed at mechanical and electronics engineers, BIM architects, jewelry designers, and other engineering users who want local CAD tools. It may suit users comfortable installing software from source or Docker and supplying their own LLM for chat workflows.
Pick Pencil if…
Pencil suits jewelry designers who need design tools and STL exports, as well as businesses adding product configurators to a website. Its Shop and Enterprise offerings address commerce tools and configurable products, respectively.