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Shapr3D
CAD software for iPad and Mac
As of 30 August 2026, Shapr3D has a free plan and paid plans start at $299/year. Shapr3D is a professional CAD modeling app designed for iPad with Apple Pencil and Mac, bringing direct modeling capabilities to mobile and desktop platforms. Softwr lists it under CAD. Shapr3D is made by Shapr3D Zrt., launched in 2015, available on iOS, macOS, Windows.
Overview
What Shapr3D does
Shapr3D is a professional CAD modeling app designed for iPad with Apple Pencil and Mac, bringing direct modeling capabilities to mobile and desktop platforms.
What people use it for
- Direct modelling CAD on iPad with Apple Pencil
- Producing manufacturable solid models and technical drawings
- Sharing CAD projects with collaborators on desktop and tablet
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Where it falls short
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- The free Basic plan is limited to 2 projects
- Free plan exports only basic resolution 3MF and STL, so no STEP or IGES output
- Free plan caps generative renders at 3 per day; Pro raises this to 50 per day and only Enterprise is unlimited
- Importing SLDPRT and SLDASM SolidWorks files requires Pro
- Importing NX, JT, CREO, Solid Edge and Rhino files requires Enterprise
- Exporting ACIS, FBX, Parasolid and PRC requires Enterprise
- On premises and single tenant data storage is Enterprise only
- Enterprise pricing is by quote with no published rate
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Pricing
What Shapr3D costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Basic
Free
- 2 projects
- cloud storage
- basic import/export (XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL)
- 3 generative renders daily
Pro
$299 /yr
- unlimited shared team projects
- up to 2 contributors
- high-resolution exports
- 50 renders daily
- technical drawings
- AR on iPad
Enterprise
On request
- granular access control
- flexible data storage (single tenant/private cloud/on-premises)
- unlimited renders
- extended import/export formats
- dedicated account management
Capabilities
Features
Direct modeling
Parametric history
Visualization
2D drawings
Apple Pencil support
Import/export
Annotations
Fusion 360
Integration with Fusion 360
SolidWorks
Integration with SolidWorks
Rhino
Integration with Rhino
STEP/IGES
Integration with STEP/IGES
Cloud sync
Cloud sync security feature
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Questions people ask
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How much does Shapr3D cost?
Shapr3D Basic tier is free. Pro tier is $299 per year or available monthly with price not specified on the pricing page. Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting sales.
SourceIs there a free trial for Shapr3D Pro?
Yes, Shapr3D offers a 14-day free trial for Pro tier that requires a credit card, plus a 14-day money-back guarantee on purchases.
SourceWhat is the difference between Shapr3D Pro and Enterprise?
Pro tier includes up to 2 contributors on unlimited shared team projects, 50 renders daily, technical drawings, and AR on iPad. Enterprise provides granular access control, flexible data storage options (single tenant, private cloud, on-premises, or cloud off), unlimited renders, extended import/export formats, and dedicated account management.
SourceDoes Shapr3D offer educational pricing?
Yes, Shapr3D is free for students and educators with annual license renewal through an in-app application form.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Shapr3D
- Company
- Shapr3D Zrt.
- Based in
- Budapest, Hungary
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