CAD · head to head
3D-Coat vs Contractor Foreman
Contractor Foreman
Construction
Construction management for contractors covering scheduling, invoicing and crew management
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Contractor Foreman has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 3D-Coat specific pricing not disclosed on website; Contractor Foreman 100-day money-back guarantee only available for annual billing, not monthly
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 3D-Coat and Contractor Foreman actually diverge.
| Attribute | 3D-Coat | Contractor Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | Free |
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Linux | Web |
| Category | CAD | Construction |
| Founded | 2007 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 3D-Coat
- Voxel sculpting
- Surface sculpting
- Retopology
- UV mapping
- Texture painting
- PBR materials
- Smart materials
- Baking
Only in Contractor Foreman
Nothing recorded that 3D-Coat does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
3D-Coat
- Voxel sculpting from a digital clay blocknot Contractor Foreman
- Retopology of high-density sculpts into production meshesnot Contractor Foreman
- UV mapping and PBR texturingnot Contractor Foreman
- Preparing print-ready models for 3D printingnot Contractor Foreman
- Node-based material authoring on the GPUnot Contractor Foreman
Contractor Foreman
- Construction project management and trackingnot 3D-Coat
- Field team crew coordinationnot 3D-Coat
- Project timeline managementnot 3D-Coat
- Multi-project workload balancing for contractorsnot 3D-Coat
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
3D-Coat
- Specific pricing not disclosed on website
- 3DCoatPrint free version limited to 40K triangles on export
- Requires contacting sales or visiting store for pricing details
Contractor Foreman
- 100-day money-back guarantee only available for annual billing, not monthly
- All plans include 30-day trial, but commitment ends trial with charges
- Stripe payment adds 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction fee; ACH adds 1% + $0.30 max fee
Pricing, plan by plan
3D-Coat
$29/month- Amateur$99/month
- Non-commercial use
- Professional$379/month
- Full commercial license
- Floating$568/month
- Network licensing
Contractor Foreman
Free- Basic$49/month
- 1 user
- 30-day free trial
- 100-day money-back guarantee (annual only)
- Standard$105/month
- 3 users
- 30-day free trial
- 100-day money-back guarantee (annual only)
- Plus$166/month
- 8 users
- 30-day free trial
- 100-day money-back guarantee (annual only)
- Pro$221/month
- 15 users
- 30-day free trial
- 100-day money-back guarantee (annual only)
Which should you pick?
Choose 3D-Coat if
- You need voxel sculpting.
- You work on Windows, MacOS, Linux.
- You also want surface sculpting.
Questions people ask
- Is 3D-Coat or Contractor Foreman better?
- Neither clearly leads. 3D-Coat starts at $29/month and Contractor Foreman at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 3D-Coat or Contractor Foreman?
- Contractor Foreman has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for 3D-Coat and Free for Contractor Foreman.
- Does 3D-Coat or Contractor Foreman run on more platforms?
- 3D-Coat runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux. Contractor Foreman runs on Web.
- Can I use Contractor Foreman for free?
- Yes. Contractor Foreman has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 3D-Coat starts at $29/month.
- What is 3D-Coat best used for?
- 3D-Coat is most often used for voxel sculpting from a digital clay block, retopology of high-density sculpts into production meshes, uv mapping and pbr texturing, preparing print-ready models for 3d printing. Of those, voxel sculpting from a digital clay block and retopology of high-density sculpts into production meshes are not what Contractor Foreman is typically brought in for.
- What can 3D-Coat do that Contractor Foreman cannot?
- 3D-Coat covers Voxel sculpting, Surface sculpting, Retopology, UV mapping.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
3D-Coat: Is there a free version of 3D Coat?
Yes, 3D Coat offers multiple free options. 3DCoatPrint is a special free version designed for 3D print-ready models, limited to 40K triangles on export. Additionally, a 30-day unlimited trial is available for the full version.
SourceContractor Foreman: How much does Contractor Foreman cost?
Contractor Foreman pricing ranges from $49/month for 1 user (Basic) to $332/month for unlimited users (Unlimited). Annual payment provides 100-day money-back guarantee.
Source3D-Coat: What is the 30-day trial period for 3D Coat?
3D Coat provides a 30-day trial with unlimited learning resources. The trial grants full access to all tools needed to create production-ready, fully textured 3D models.
SourceContractor Foreman: How many users are included in each Contractor Foreman plan?
Basic includes 1 user, Standard includes 3 users, Plus includes 8 users, Pro includes 15 users, and Unlimited plan includes unlimited users.
Source3D-Coat: Does 3D Coat offer specialized versions?
Yes, 3D Coat offers 3DCoatTextura as a specialized version focused on texturing and rendering at a more affordable price than the full 3DCoat version.
SourceContractor Foreman: Does Contractor Foreman offer a free trial?
Yes, all Contractor Foreman plans include a 30-day free trial with no charge until the trial ends. Annual plans also include a 100-day money-back guarantee.
SourceContractor Foreman: What payment methods does Contractor Foreman accept?
Contractor Foreman accepts Stripe payments (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) and ACH bank transfers (1% + $0.30 max fee).
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