Hi,
Normally I’m not the kind of person to give feedback, since I’m usually comfortable just using other software that fits my needs, but Shapr3D is a rare exception.
I’m using the software to create my 3D print files as a hobby on my Windows PC or iPad.
The software is fantastic. While not as feature-rich, at least not yet, as others, it does everything I need it to do and is so intuitive, easy, and fast that after trying other CAD software, they feel slow, sluggish, and outdated.
The issue comes down to pricing, and I’ve also read and heard from multiple other people that this is their concern as well.
The Pro subscription is 25€ per month if billed yearly.
SolidWorks Maker is 48€ per year, as a comparison.
Fusion 360 is free.
Different software, different prices. Not everything costs the same, I get it. Still, having a lower-tier subscription would be great for anything beyond just testing the software, because in my opinion, the free tier of Shapr3D is nothing more than a very good demo.
Right now, I’m using an educational license, but of course I can’t rely on that forever.
I’m willing to pay, but 300€ a year for a hobby is a lot to ask.
Shapr3D is great and the best CAD software I’ve used so far, but unfortunately the pricing pushes me toward other solutions.
I hope this feedback on pricing reaches someone on the Shapr3D team.
Happy New Year, keep the great updates coming, and I’m looking forward to using Shapr3D for as long as my financial situation allows me to do so.