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The creative 3D tool of choice for architects and designers. With Grasshopper, it becomes powerful for parametric design without leaving the app.
Price$995 one-time or $595/yr
Best forArchitect, Industrial Designer
Why we recommend it
The creative 3D tool of choice for architects and designers. With Grasshopper, it becomes powerful for parametric design without leaving the app.
Strengths
- Powerful free-form NURBS modeling
- Perpetual license option
- Grasshopper plugin for parametric design
Drawbacks
- Interface feels dated compared to newer tools
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