Autodesk Tinkercad vs Rhino 3D

Likelihood to Recommend

I have found that Autodesk Tinkercad is best for creating simple 3D models for printing. I use it to add text or modifications to 3D models of artifacts for my museum, including labels and support structures for artifacts to stand on. I also use it to create promotional materials, like 3D models of artifacts with our logo on them, which we can print and pass out at events. I would not use Autodesk Tinkercad for more complex 3D modeling or editing 3D models. It's really designed for basic creation and modification, and in those areas it is extremely useful!

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Program Manager in Information Technology

Museums & Institutions Company, 1-10 employees

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One of the main highlights of Rhino is the built-in visual programming system "Grasshopper". It is widely used for parametric architectural design, by a variety of world-class architectural offices. It is also very popular within architectural schools and universities. Its usefulness has increased a lot by having add-ins, plug-ins, scripts, and integrations with Revit and ARCHICAD for BIM workflows.

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Stefan Boeykens

Guest Professor

KU LeuvenConstruction, 11-50 employees

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Pros

Tinkercad is a great baseline CAD program. This program is easy to implement and train people in.
After on a short period of time my students are able to create complex forms using Tinkercads pre-generated shapes and holes.
The Tinkercad provided projects aid in pushing the learning experience even further and reinforce the ideas that I train on and help my students explore the program before designing their own complex sculptural forms.

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Melissa Hill

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Old Dominion UniversityHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees

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Parametric Modeling - Grasshopper allows for easy/rapid iterative process
White box renders display - looks great as a quick diagram export with no post-production required.
robust command prompts - rhino was originally made for industrial design and it flexes a lot of unique modeling commands that put it up there with SolidWorks

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Andrew Huss

Junior Architect

Hollis + Miller ArchitectsArchitecture & Planning, 51-200 employees

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Cons

ADVANCED CADD TOOLS
ADVANCED SLICING TOOLS
AIMED TOWARD CHILDREN IN SOME ASPECTS
I WOULD LOVE TO SEE INTEGRATED TRAINING IN THE PROGRAM ITSELF

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Engineer in Engineering

Military Company, 5001-10,000 employees

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Rhino has very limited sheet layout tools.
Grasshopper could be better integrated into the main interface.
Lack of backwards file compatibility can be frustrating.

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Professional in Other

Architecture & Planning Company, 11-50 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Starting Price

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Autodesk Tinkercad Editions & Modules

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Additional Pricing Details

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General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Starting Price

$915 per license

Rhino 3D Editions & Modules

Edition

Rhino 3D for Windows & Mac	$915¹

per license

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Support Rating

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Rhino 3D 7.0

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A majority of the support for Rhinoceros 3D does not come from the company itself, but from online forums and boards where other Rhinoceros 3D users outline their issues and solutions. The Rhinoceros 3D website does not offer much in-depth support and just outlines general how to's. At the same time, online forums allow for more specific issues to be addressed and solved by the Rhinoceros 3D community.

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Professional in Professional Services

Architecture & Planning Company, 51-200 employees

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Alternatives Considered

PTC Creo is a more professional software and is great and I used it for many years at my old job, but tinkercad is great for younger students in my opinion and it is nice that it can be accessed online and as a teacher it seems easier to manage. It also has more kid friendly built in tutorials and I think is easier to pick up and learn. Many teachers I think would be overwhelmed by Creo and it also has more of a cost than tinker

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Karee Smith

Stem teacher

Minnehaha AcademhEducation Management, 201-500 employees

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It's hard to compare Rhino to other modeling software as Rhino is in a niche of its own. No other software (to my knowledge) is as customizable/programmable and has such a large community and such a large amount of free, open-source addons.Rhino (and Grasshopper) can be intimidating at first but once you get familiar with it and grow your toolbox with your own scripts, so much time will be saved

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Antoine Carpentier, E.I.T

Structural Engineer

Forefront Structural EngineersCivil Engineering, 11-50 employees

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Return on Investment

Autodesk Tinkercad has enabled us to engage our customers further by offering enrichment programs for their children which will help to inspire them into STEM careers

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Nathan Morimitsu

Social Media and Marketing Adminstrator

H2 Manufacturing SolutionsAviation & Aerospace, 1-10 employees

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Right away Rhino3D is useful for simple and accurate 3D model import, repair and export all in a variety of formats.
Rhino3D is easy to use and learn. The time to productivity is very short with this modeling tool.
The price is low for the value received, a great investment.

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Bob Householder

Director of Engineering

Zemax, LLCDesign, 1-10 employees

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Autodesk Tinkercad vs Rhino 3D