Rhino 3D
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VisitRhino 3D vs ViaCAD
What both publish
| Fact | Rhino 3D | ViaCAD |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | The company lists its Seattle, Washington office at 146 N Canal Street, Suite 320. | Novato, California, United States |
| Maker | Robert McNeel & Associates, also identified as TLM, Inc., is privately held and employee-owned and was founded in 1980. | Punch! Software is part of Encore Software, LLC, and lists its address in Novato, California. |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | desktop |
| Render engine | both | both |
| Support | Support resources include forums, telephone, email, live chat, tutorials, training classes and community sites, with support included in purchase price. | Every licence includes twelve months of technical support and maintenance, and the maker provides tutorials and a user forum. |
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
ViaCAD plans
- ViaCAD 17 2D — Own it$129.99 a month
- ViaCAD 17 2D — 1-year term$59.99 a year
- ViaCAD 17 2D — 3-year term$159.99 a year
- ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — Own it$279.99 a month
- ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 1-year term$119.99 a year
- ViaCAD 17 2D/3D — 3-year term$339.99 a year
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.
Pick ViaCAD if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.