Choose Rhino if you want
Precise NURBS surfaces for product design.
NURBS surface modeling with a free evaluation download and Windows and Mac versions. Licenses are paid per seat, and the Bongo animation plug-in is Windows only.
Choose Shapr3D if you want
CAD-style modeling on iPad.
A CAD-style modeler for iPad, Mac and Windows with one subscription across devices. It is paid, and its free trial covers the Pro plan.
The main differences
- Rhino is paid; Shapr3D is subscription.
Side by side
 Rhino |  Shapr3D | |
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| Score | 86.0 | 83.0 |
| Rank in list | #2 of 6 | #4 of 6 |
| Price | PaidPaid licenses with a free evaluation download; from 995 euros in Europe | SubscriptionSubscription across Mac, iPad and Windows; free trial of the Pro plan |
| Free to use | No | No |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | WindowsmacOSWindows, macOS | macOSiPadOSWindowsmacOS, iPadOS, Windows |
| Made by | Robert McNeel & Associates | Not stated |
| Best for | Precise NURBS surfaces for product design | CAD-style modeling on iPad |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about Rhino vs Shapr3D
- Is Rhino better than Shapr3D?
- Rhino ranks higher in our list of 3D modeling software (#2 against #4, score 86.0 against 83.0). Rhino is best for: precise NURBS surfaces for product design. Shapr3D is best for: cAD-style modeling on iPad.
- Which is cheaper, Rhino or Shapr3D?
- Rhino: Paid licenses with a free evaluation download; from 995 euros in Europe. Shapr3D: Subscription across Mac, iPad and Windows; free trial of the Pro plan.
- Do Rhino and Shapr3D run on the same platforms?
- Rhino supports Windows, macOS. Shapr3D supports macOS, iPadOS, Windows.