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Alibre

Affordable, Powerful 3D CAD for Mechanical Design

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About Alibre

  • Lifetime licenses you own, no forced subscriptions
  • Comprehensive tools for part, assembly, and sheet metal modeling
  • Built-in 2D documentation and BOM creation for manufacturing
  • Industry-leading interoperability with other CAD systems
  • Robust API and Python scripting for automation and customization
  • Photorealistic rendering for marketing and prototyping
  • Runs on Windows with minimal internet dependency (monthly check-in)
  • Trusted by SMBs, startups, and large organizations like Sandia National Labs

Technical Specifications

Platforms

Windows

Latest Version

N/A

License Type

Subscription , Usage-based

Pricing

Alibre Atom3D

$100.00

Per year

  • Precise modeling for 3D print / CNC
  • User-Friendly and Easy to Learn
  • Export to Popular Formats: STEP, SAT, STL, OBJ, DWG, DXF, SVG
  • Realistic Movement of Models
  • Flexible Licensing – Easily Transfer Between Computers
Alibre Design Pro

$300.00

Per year

  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Core sketching toolset
  • Core 3D modeling toolset
  • Comprehensive 2D Views and Detailing
  • Scripting Language for Workflow Automation
  • Direct Editing for Quick Adjustments
  • Extended File Format Support for Seamless Integration
Alibre Design Expert

$500.00

Per year

Everything in Alibre Design Pro plus:
- Every modeling and detailing tool
- Comprehensive CAD data management
- Global design variables
- Advanced Sheet Metal Modeling
- Dynamic Motion Features for Screws, Gears, and More
- Design Configurations for Multiple Variants
- Access to the Dynamic Design Library
- Photorealistic Rendering for Stunning Visuals

Lifetime License for Alibre Atom3D

$199.00

Per License

  • Check their website for lifetime design pro and design expert licenses

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