OwlCAD vs VariCAD
| OwlCAD | VariCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | parametric | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Web browser; Windows, macOS and Linux | Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Linux (64-bit) |
| File import and export | Import/export: STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP, SVG and DXF; OpenSCAD .scad and .csg import | Import: STEP, DWG, DXF. Export: STEP, STL, IGES, 3D PDF, Collada, ACIS, 3D PRC, BMP, DWG, DXF. |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, OwlCAD scores higher on our published basis.