Why Alibre is the Best CAD Choice For Your Business!
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2025
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I never thought that would I would upgrade to pro. But i just enjoy Alibre so much as a hobbyist that when a black Friday deal came along I just had to have it. learning can be frustrating now I am 77 years old but it keeps me alive & I have been working on several projects.
One that required files to be forwarded to a fabricator for construction of my replacement launch trailer complete with all dims. He gave it to one of his apprentices as a training project to build & it all worked fine. He reduced the cost considerably as a result. The difference paid for Alibre
WHAT?! A digital company with a classy moral business practice?! UNFATHOMABLE!!
( i really have to try this omg )
I'm a 3D printing hobbyist who found Alibre after being unhappy with the TOS and licensing costs of a different CAD software. I am so happy with Alibre that I actually recently made a whole video talking about why I love Alibre.
This video is AWESOME! Thank you so much!
I’m here after watching your video earlier actually. Couldn’t really afford to renew my f360 license since I only use it occasionally (and only utilise a fraction of the feature set), and atom3d really seems to make sense as an alternative. Been vaguely aware of Alibre for a while, but never appreciated how similar the workflow actually was to f360, SW etc.
Really glad the algorithm randomly served me your video, and thanks for making it. 👍
@@trevfindley4155 Thanks for your comment and we hope you enjoy Alibre as much as we do!
*After Spending $3000.00 on the best CAD programs out there and THEN spending 3 months learning them I finally found Alibre! After a week I have Mastered Alibre can can work circles around the other programs! Anyone want to buy a cheap copy of AUTOCAD or Fusion 360? I'm getting RID of them and fast!!! THANKS ALIBRE FOR MAKING 3D PRINTING SO FAST AND EASY FOR ME FINALLY!!!!!*
Crazy I also saw your video and it showed me Alibre. Never heard of it before then. I am planning to download the trial this weekend! Even reached out to their team with questions and they responded right away.
I'm in at the very lowest end currently, with Atom 3D. I'm absolutely sold on Alibre, and as soon as my hobbyist's budget will stretch to cover it, I'll be upgrading to Pro.
Thanks for all of the great tutorial videos you've put out!
I am and feel exactly the same and with some little effort I have been able to overcome some of the missing features issues (with the lowest subscription offerings). The only thing I have not found a work around for is the "thin" versions of some of the drawing tools
@@michaelmessuri7746 Yes, I agree that there are workarounds for many of the features reserved for the more expensive versions. I got used to doing such things with other software, and with practice, most are very effective and can be done relatively quickly. I also have the experience of upgrading that other software, and I found that having the proper tools at hand made life very much nicer. :)
Still, you make a good point. Atom 3D is very capable, and creative use of the tools it provides can allow it to punch very far above it's weight, with regard to price. Alibre has a real winner in the parametric CAD market for hobby and small business.
I have been using fusion 360 and a lot of that uses push pull on sketches, I saw push pull direct modeling isn't part of the program do you know how limiting that is?
I couldnt find price in site
Thank you for your comment! I sent you an email.
I really like how it groups common items like planes together.
What an amazing video! The production quality on your videos is rising constantly and I'm loving it. As for why Alibre is the best choice for business, I couldn't have said it better myself. And I've tried. Massive, MASSIVE KUDOS!!!
Linux version?
There is a possibility this is could be ported to linux soon with .net core.
My slicer software is not recognizing my fillets and chamfers. When creating a PDF, everything is exported, but when I send them as STLs, I lose the geometry. Can you help me, please?
Shoot us an email at support@alibre.com, we'd love to look at that for you.
Is there an Option to use OnShapes Keyboard Shortcuts?
Expert and pro allow for custom keyboard shortcuts, so on those license tiers you can mirror the options for Onshape.
Having explored various CAD software options, I'm genuinely impressed with Alibre Design's performance and versatility. It strikes a perfect balance between ease of use and advanced functionality, making it ideal for both simple and complex projects. The fact that it supports a wide array of import formats is a huge plus, ensuring seamless integration with different workflows. Additionally, its cost-effectiveness and the option for a lifetime license really set it apart in the market. This is a game-changer for businesses looking to optimize their resources without compromising on quality. 👍 #CADRevolution #AlibreAdvantage
I hope you realize that Alibre does not do plasma worth a crap.
@@ravenhhca what do you mean? Asking because I'm about to buy the expert license (~$1600) this week. From what I saw and tested, it can do surfacing and assemblies just as complex as solideorks, and the rendering is a huge bonus.
Great video. It would be interesting track to see if it adds to any sales. I see it is also posted on Facebook but it would be nice to see Alibre's LinkedIn page updated with it too.
Have they finally fixed the memory management issues that cause it to hoard memory until the Control Panel is finally closed? How about the issues with large assemblies bringing it to its knees. I've used it for years, but am not about to pay for an upgrade until these serious issues have been addressed.
It used to have MecSoft's CAM integrated into it. However, having fallen out with them, that's no longer available unless something has changed. I don't want an completely separate CAM solution, I want it all in one package like Fusion 360 has. That's where I'd go if I was starting again from scratch.
Why not group similar features as well ? Like "Extrude" and "Extrude cut", by simply choosing the setting within the function and thus making the menu even more tidy ?
I'm very interested in this product, but I use Linux exclusively. I did some searches for "wine alibre" and didn't see anything recent. Will it run under Wine in 2024ish?
Not to my knowledge, but currently we are migrating away from .net framework to .net core, and that will make porting to Apple and Linux possible. I'm also Linux exclusive on my personal machines, I run Alibre on a Qemu VM and it runs normally for me. Native Linux installs are possibly around the corner, don't give up on us just yet!
@@AlibreLLC Thanks for the reply. Any chance you could ballpark a timeframe? Perhaps easier question: think this will happen in 2024?
Fully assembled and accurately designed steam locomotive. Thought I was the only one!! Does the hobby version give you enough assemblies to design a full locomotive? I think the free version of fusion only gives you 10 parts in an assembly
I would say so. www.alibre.com/buy-now/ allows you to compare features between the platforms. Atom, the base license, doesn't include booleans (e.g. subtracting parts from another), patterns, mirroring the assembly, mechanical motion (e.g. gear ratio mates). None of these would be needed to assemble the locomotive and there are no limits on how many parts you can add.
Best option for my one man company and my 3D printing hobby. Still using V21, but soon to be upgrading to latest if those pdm tools are really coming.
Take a look. They should have. PDM tools published with current version (28.02) "New Product Data Management (PDM) module. Available in Expert only."
Excellent video. Great video.
Fusion has used the drug dealer sales model, getting you hooked on the product then turning you into their caged over charged milk cow for the rest of your life with them. Just a reboot of Autodesk's original overpriced offerings. Alibre does it right with the option of a reasonably priced paid version OR subscription model. Done how the USER prefers.
Any chance for a macOS version?
There is talk about the possibility. We are moving to .net core, and once that is complete, migration will become possible.
Hmm. I just watched and commented on a video of yours from 2 years ago. Looks like you've finally decided which child is your favorite. :)
Why is none of the pricing public? The pricing page just has links to bunch of resellers, who also do not display any pricing. It seems contradictory to market your CAD as an more affordable alternative with better TOS, but then hide basic information like this.
Due to many business constraints, we are unable to directly market Alibre to people outside of the United States and use resellers to make this possible. The resellers have some of their own discretion when doing business. If you have any difficulties working with a reseller, let us know.
Gonna follow on all platforms and help the algoirithm. If you guys put a little more money into marketing, the product will sell itself. Wow. Don't know why I hadn't heard about this!
I concur, I've been wanting a perpetual package and just happened to be getting a good deal this Christmas. Not sure why they don't advertise. Cheers to Alibre if this works out!
I will switch from Fusion to Alibre Design next year. Their prices will get up by 100€ in 2024 and I will not pay 600€ every year…
Inventor diver here. Smelling your roses at one of your swede suspects, I found it a bit difficult to differentiate descriptions of capabilities (and limitations) to your various sale software models between as ex Atom 3D, Pro and Expert. Do you have a link to somewhere that can nail such comparances firmly down for me ?
There is a long list of features between licenses here:
www.alibre.com/buy-now/
You can also get a trial version here to really try it out:
www.alibre.com/get-a-trial/
Does it run natively on macOS?
Great question! Max has commented on that in a thread here:
www.alibre.com/forum/index.php?threads/anyone-running-alibre-on-a-vm-thru-linux.22715/page-2#post-165751
I think I will eventually get Alibre. Is it possible to export as Collada? I tend to render images of my products in Lightwave3D as I've used it for more than 20 years.
We are excited to hear you may! We don't currently support Collada (.dae) exports, the closest thing os probably stl. We do export to step, depending on what you have access to, it may be possible to convert that to collada.
@AlibreLLC Thanks. No .dae isn't a deal breaker really, I just find it a good format for LW. I'm sure I would come up with a workable work flow.
Still struggling to get it to do a basic part. I'll return your 10mm socket for some help!
Send me an email, joseph@alibre.com
What about machining previews and g-code?
You'll have to get a separate cam package for that. I've got Alibre Expert for my own use, but at work I have a seat of Fusion 360. I've played with the cam in Fusion and love it, and like the way the cad and cam are "connected". That's the one thing I miss in Alibre, but then again, an Alibre license is perpetual, and doesn't cost A$1000 per year RENTAL, like Fusion, and with Alibre I have the files on my computer, not in the cloud.
Cannot be run on Linux, Mac OS arm or Mac OS intel. shame
Agreed. Would love if they could port this over or offer a little support on Linux. Tried for a while to get it working on Linux under wine but could never get past a license issue.
Thank you.
i think alibre would be nearly perfect, but at the moment even the lowest tier is too expensive for me. though i do wish it would run on linux
There is a possibility it will be able to port to Linux in the coming version(s). More information was posted on the forum here:
www.alibre.com/forum/index.php?threads/anyone-running-alibre-on-a-vm-thru-linux.22715/page-2#post-165751
glad to hear it! i better start saving then
Was willing to give it a shot until the price on the hobbyist version DOUBLED. I saw a video from Nov 2023 where it was $99. So I went to give it a try and saw the price is now 199. I guess you don't realize that $100 is the cut off for most hobbyists, So will stick with FreeCAD.
Also notice pro Designer went from 599 to 999. I know inflation has been bad the last year but it hasn't been 67- 100%.
Thanks for your thoughts. The price of Alibre Atom has always been $200, ever since it was released, and has stayed at that level regardless of inflation. You saw a promotional price of $100, along with the promotional prices of Pro and Expert.
Dear Alibre marketing dept. I implore you to push out some advertising at this time. The entire Adobe fiasco surrounding rental software and vulturous TOS make this a great time to share your offerings and business proposition. I want to see you guys acquire some new customers from these predatory companies. But you need to hurry!
Thank you for this comment- I forwarded it internally.
Alibre Cad is not suitable for plasma. Their post processor, MeshCam, does not put out in the .g-code file format.
Alibre CAD works great for designing parts for plasma. The optional CAM add-on (MeshCAM) is not suitable for plasma, but there are other options that can be combined with Alibre to output gcode for plasma machines.