# Shapr3D

7 Hacker News commenters recommended Shapr3D and 2 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 3 of 13 months.

**Verdict:** A Mac-native 3D CAD app that people recommend for its intuitive, easy-to-use interface. Critics say model history handling is weak and on-prem saving requires contacting sales.

## Why people recommend it

- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface (2 comments): "the interface is really intuitive and you can realistically develop on an iPad" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47085072)) "It is hands down the easiest to use modern CAD software today" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47085664))

## Alternatives hackers recommend

- [FreeCAD](https://hackerapproved.com/p/freecad.md): 199 recommend
- [OpenSCAD](https://hackerapproved.com/p/openscad.md): 173 recommend
- [Onshape](https://hackerapproved.com/p/onshape.md): 65 recommend
- [Autodesk Fusion 360](https://hackerapproved.com/p/fusion-360.md): 60 recommend
- [SolveSpace](https://hackerapproved.com/p/solvespace.md): 37 recommend

## Where to get it

- [Visit the official site](https://www.shapr3d.com/)

## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "Shapr3D", https://hackerapproved.com/p/shapr3d/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).