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Rhinoceros 3D

Professional 3D modeling and design software for architects, designers, and engineers

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rhinoceros-3d

Available worldwide

What is Rhinoceros 3D?

A professional 3D modeling application that provides flexible and accurate design tools for creating complex geometries. It includes Grasshopper, a visual programming environment for generative and parametric design, and is widely used in architecture, industrial design, and 3D printing workflows.

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Rhinoceros 3D pricing

Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.

Pricing as of verify at live pricing ↗Independently observed
from €95/moPerpetual licenceFree tier90-day trial

From €195 (student) to €995 (commercial), perpetual license. Free 90-day trial available.

Commercial

€995 one-time
  • Perpetual license
  • Support included
  • Service releases included
  • Use for commercial work

Commercial Upgrade

€595 one-time
  • Perpetual license
  • Support included
  • Service releases included
  • Floating license
  • Prior version license key needed

Student

€195 one-time
  • Perpetual license
  • Support included
  • Service releases included
  • Use for commercial work

Student Upgrade

€95 one-time
  • Perpetual license
  • Support included
  • Service releases included
  • Prior version license key needed

Evaluation

Free
Free
  • 90 day trial license
  • Support included
  • All features included
  • Use for commercial work
  • No credit card required

What Rhinoceros 3D does

The capabilities that matter for cad software, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.

Capabilities
Deployment model
Native desktop local
Parametric history based timeline
-
Nurbs and surface mathematical modeling
-
2d drafting and dimensioning blueprints
✓
Cam toolpath generation cnc milling
-
Bim architectural information modeling
-
Fea stress and thermal simulation
-
Pcb electrical circuit design sync
-
Stl export for standardized 3d printing
-
Dwg dxf autocad standard file import
-
SOC2 type ii
-
ISO 27001
-
Pricing model
-
Independently observed

Platform & deployment

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Platforms
  • iOS
  • macOS
  • Windows
Deployment
  • Cloud / SaaS
  • Self-hosted

Integrations (6)

Independently observed
  • Adobe Substance 3D Designer
  • Adobe Substance 3D Painter
  • Adobe Substance 3D Sampler
  • Grasshopper
  • Bongo
  • Food4Rhino

Rhinoceros 3D FAQ

Common questions about Rhinoceros 3D, answered from independent, dated evidence.

What is Rhinoceros 3D?

A 3D design application used by architects, engineers, product designers, and fabricators to create detailed digital models for manufacturing and construction. Provides precise geometry modeling tools across diverse industries including product design, jewelry, landscape design, and marine engineering. It is indexed under CAD Software.

Source: https://www.rhino3d.com

Is Rhinoceros 3D free?

Rhinoceros 3D offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at €95. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.

Source: https://www.rhino3d.com

What platforms does Rhinoceros 3D support?

Rhinoceros 3D supports Windows, macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

Source: https://www.rhino3d.com

Can Rhinoceros 3D be self-hosted?

Yes. Rhinoceros 3D can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

Source: https://www.rhino3d.com

What does Rhinoceros 3D integrate with?

We have confirmed 6 integrations for Rhinoceros 3D, including Adobe Substance 3D Designer, Adobe Substance 3D Painter, Adobe Substance 3D Sampler, Grasshopper, Bongo and Food4Rhino. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.

Source: https://www.rhino3d.com

Where is Rhinoceros 3D available?

Rhinoceros 3D is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.

Source: https://www.rhino3d.com

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Balanced composite 52 / 100
low · 38%
Signal contributions to the composite score
SignalScoreWeightContributionEvidence
Pricing transparency1000.088.4✓
Price level250.051.3✓
Integrations240.051.2✓
Capabilities290.041.1✓
Reliability00.060.0-
Security posture00.060.0-

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Content

AttributeValueEvidence
Faq6 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 63%

Features

AttributeValueEvidence
CapabilitiesDeployment model: native_desktop_local · 2d drafting and dimensioning blueprints: Yesmediumsource · 2026-09-21 · 60%

Integrations

AttributeValueEvidence
Count6mediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%

Market

AttributeValueEvidence
AvailabilityHqCountry: US · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: …highsource · 2026-08-18 · 75%

Pricing

AttributeValueEvidence
Free tierYesmediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%
Price levelhighmediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%
TransparentYesmediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%
Modelfreemiummediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 60%
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