3D Innovator vs Autodesk Alias

3D Innovator

6.1 #30 in 3D CAD Software

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Autodesk Alias

6.3 #51 in 3D modeling software

About Autodesk Alias
3D InnovatorAutodesk Alias
Free planNoNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid from$60/mo—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWebWindows
Free planNoNo
Assembly designYesYes
Sheet-metal toolsYes—
Surface modelingYesYes
Cloud collaborationYesYes
Supported platformsWeb browser on computers, Macs, tablets, and smartphonesWindows; Alias is desktop software.
File import and exportSTL and 3MF export; STEP importAlias 2025: USD import/export; Parasolid import/export through version 36; JT 10.9, Inventor 2025, NX 2312 Series and SolidWorks 2024 import.
Modeling method—hybrid

Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Inferse, Autodesk Alias scores higher on our published basis.