Shapr3D
Direct-modeling CAD tool built for iPad and Apple Pencil with Windows and Mac desktop apps; exports STEP, DWG, OBJ, and FBX for AEC handoff; suited for conceptual solid modeling and client presentations on the go.
3.0 /5 composite score
C1 4/5 reflects the freemium model with a free Basic tier and $299/yr Pro, C4 3/5 reflects STEP, DWG, OBJ, FBX, STL, IGES, DXF, USDZ, and 3MF exchange, and C5 4/5 reflects KeyShot and SolidWorks-via-STEP handoff. C2 1/5 reflects no documented public API, CLI, or scripting surface, and firm-size fit is solo to small-team.
Solid
Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 4/5 | Freemium, from $299, free tier Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 1/5 | -- |
| Ease of adoption | 3/5 | gentle learning curve |
| Portability & lock-in | 3/5 | 9 file formats |
| Interoperability | 4/5 | 2 integrations |
Pricing
ModelFreemium
Entry price$299
Free tieryes
Free viewerno
How we verified this: we checked Shapr3D against its live site and an independent source — capterra.com. Nothing on this page is listed from memory. See how we grade. Verified 2026-06-30.
Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| STEP | unknown | unknown |
| DWG | unknown | unknown |
| OBJ | unknown | unknown |
| FBX | unknown | unknown |
| STL | unknown | unknown |
| IGES | unknown | unknown |
| DXF | unknown | unknown |
| USDZ | unknown | unknown |
| 3MF | unknown | unknown |
Integrations
KeyShot SolidWorks (via STEP)
Adoption
Learning curvegentle
Sources
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