Types of CAD Software
Types Of Cad Software is a structured technology dataset with 17 entries. Its fields include Software, Vendor, Year Released. The source values are preserved as a structured reference table.
Every row is shown below and is also available as CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- All 17 rows
- Fields
- 6 columns
- Source
- Community curated
- Data updated
- Apr 9, 2026
Included fields: Software, Vendor, Year Released, Type, Price Range, and 1 more.
The table contains every record in this dataset; the same records are available in each download format.
Preview observations
- Year Released span
- 1973 to 2015
- Across 17 preview rows
- Vendor groups
- 10 distinct values
- Across 17 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Software, Vendor, and Year Released across technology entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 17 downloadable records
Software↕ | Vendor↕ | Year Released↕ | Type↕ | Price Range↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AutoCAD | Autodesk | 1982 | 2D/3D drafting | $1,865/year subscription | The original PC CAD program, industry standard for 2D drawings |
SolidWorks | Dassault Systemes | 1995 | Parametric 3D mechanical | $4,000+ perpetual / $1,300 annual | Dominant mechanical engineering CAD in industry |
CATIA | Dassault Systemes | 1977 | High-end parametric 3D | $10,000+ per seat | Aerospace and automotive standard, Boeing and BMW use |
Siemens NX | Siemens | 1973 | High-end parametric 3D | $12,000+ per seat | Automotive and aerospace, end-to-end PLM integration |
Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) | PTC | 1987 | Parametric 3D mechanical | $2,500+/year | First parametric CAD, invented feature-based modeling |
Inventor | Autodesk | 1999 | Parametric 3D mechanical | $2,700/year subscription | Autodesk's SolidWorks competitor for mechanical design |
Fusion 360 | Autodesk | 2013 | Cloud parametric 3D + CAM | Free for hobbyists / $545/year | Cloud-based, integrated CAM, maker and startup favorite |
Rhinoceros 3D | Robert McNeel & Associates | 1998 | NURBS modeling | $995 perpetual | Architecture and industrial design, organic NURBS surfaces |
SketchUp | Trimble | 2000 | Direct 3D modeling | Free / $299/year Pro | Easiest 3D modeler, architecture and interior design standard |
FreeCAD | Open source community | 2002 | Parametric 3D | Free | Leading open-source parametric CAD |
OnShape | PTC | 2015 | Cloud parametric 3D | Free public / $1,500/year | Pure browser CAD, real-time collaboration |
TinkerCAD | Autodesk | 2011 | Beginner 3D modeling | Free | Education favorite, drag-and-drop primitives in browser |
Solid Edge | Siemens | 1995 | Parametric + synchronous 3D | $2,500+/year | Synchronous technology direct editing, SMB mechanical focus |
BricsCAD | Bricsys | 2002 | DWG-compatible 2D/3D | $700+ perpetual | AutoCAD alternative with native DWG, cheaper licensing |
Blender (CAD workflow) | Blender Foundation | 1994 | Mesh 3D modeling | Free | Open source 3D suite, used for concept and viz CAD work |
ArchiCAD | Graphisoft | 1984 | BIM for architecture | $2,500+/year | Pioneer BIM tool for architects, Revit competitor |
Revit | Autodesk | 2000 | BIM for AEC | $2,900/year | Industry-standard BIM platform for architecture and construction |
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