FreeOpen source
Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.4
- transparency & India fit
What is Cura?
Cura is cad, 3d & engineering software from UltiMaker, based in Utrecht, Netherlands and has been building software since 2011. 3D printing slicer.
CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.
It is completely free to use.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +15 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Cura features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Cura adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- 2D drafting and 3D modelling
- BIM and structural analysis
- Simulation and FEA
- CAM and CNC programming
- Rendering and visualisation
- Collaboration and versioning
- Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
- Education licences
- Free plan to start without a card
Cura pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Cura charges. Cura is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on ultimaker.com.
Specifications
- Category
- CAD, 3D & engineering software
- Vendor
- UltiMaker
- Headquarters
- Utrecht, Netherlands
- Founded
- 2011
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Cura — frequently asked questions
What is Cura?+
Cura is cad, 3d & engineering software by UltiMaker. 3D printing slicer.
How much does Cura cost?+
Cura is free to use.
Does Cura offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Cura offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Cura made in India?+
No. Cura is developed by UltiMaker in Utrecht, Netherlands, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Cura best suited for?+
Cura suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cad, 3d & engineering software.
What are the best alternatives to Cura?+
Popular alternatives in cad, 3d & engineering software include FreeCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Cura deployed?+
Cura is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About UltiMaker
UltiMaker · Utrecht, Netherlands · Founded 2011 · 1 product in our catalogue
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