cadquery

The premium Open Source alternative to OpenSCAD

🎯 Best for:Engineers who prefer software engineering principles for hardware design.

What is cadquery?

A Python-based alternative to OpenSCAD for creating complex 3D CAD models through code rather than a GUI. It utilizes the Open CASCADE Technology kernel for robust geometric operations and native STEP file support.

Tech Stack
Python3D Modeling & Animation

Why cadquery?

  • Powerful Python ecosystem
  • High-fidelity B-Rep geometry
  • Version control friendly

Limitations

  • Steep learning curve
  • No interactive GUI for editing
  • Complex installation on some OS
3/6/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on OpenSCAD)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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