Parametric, constraint-based modeling
Sketch with real geometric constraints — coincident, tangent, equal, symmetric, driven dimensions — and change any value later. The whole model updates.
Parametric CAD software · One-time purchase
Professional 3D CAD software you actually own.
VectorForge is parametric, constraint-based 3D CAD with live finite element analysis, powerful patterning and a fast GPU-accelerated engine. No subscription. No cloud. One payment, free updates for life.
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- Free updates & new versions for life
- Zero cloud dependencies
- Install on all your own machines
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$49.99
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Ownership of your designs and your software
Everything a modern CAD program should do
Built for engineers who want to design, not fight their tools
From the first sketch to a stress-checked part, VectorForge keeps every step fast, visual and predictable.
Drag sketches under their constraints
Grab any point, line or arc and move it. Geometry flows exactly as the constraints allow, so you see the design space instead of guessing it.
Powerful patterning for complex geometry
Linear, circular, curve-driven and fill patterns with live previews. Build lattices, bolt circles, vents and heatsinks in seconds.
Live finite element analysis
Apply loads and fixtures and watch the von Mises stress map update as you model. Catch weak spots before you ever export a drawing.
Shortcuts for everything, icons you understand
Every command has a keyboard shortcut and a clear icon. Learn it in an afternoon; model at the speed you think.
GPU + multicore, zero cloud
Rendering, solving and meshing are GPU and multicore-CPU optimized. Everything runs on your machine — no login, no sync, no waiting on a server.
See it in action
Design, pattern, analyze — all in one fast window
Sketching
Constraints you can feel
Add a dimension or a relation and drag anything. Points, lines and arcs move exactly as the constraint system allows, so the design intent is visible, not hidden in a dialog.
- Full 2D constraint solver: coincident, tangent, equal, symmetric, perpendicular, driven and reference dimensions
- Expressions and variables across the whole model (W, H, W×0.75)
- Under-constrained geometry is highlighted, fully constrained sketches lock in
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Patterning
Complex geometry in a few clicks
Circular, linear, curve-driven and fill patterns with instance previews, skip-instances and per-instance variation. Combine them with mirrors, shells, sweeps and lofts to build geometry that would take hours elsewhere.
- Pattern any feature, body or sketch
- Live previews before you commit
- Fast regeneration even with thousands of instances
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Simulation
Live finite element analysis, right in the modeler
Apply loads, pressures and fixtures and VectorForge meshes and solves in the background as you model. Stress, displacement and safety factor update live — no separate simulation product, no cloud credits.
- Linear static FEA with automatic adaptive meshing
- Von Mises, displacement and factor-of-safety plots
- Multicore solver keeps the UI responsive
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The license, in plain English
Buy it once. Own it outright.
No subscriptions, no seat audits, no files locked in someone else's cloud. VectorForge is a perpetual license for a single person and every machine they own.
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Own 100% of your designs
Everything you model is yours — commercial work included. No royalties, no claims.
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Own the software itself
A perpetual license. It never expires, never phones home and never asks you to renew.
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Install on all of your own machines
Desktop, laptop, workstation at the shop — copy it to every system you own.
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Get every future update and version free
Point releases and major versions, for life. No upgrade fees.
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Work fully offline
Zero cloud dependencies. Your files stay on your drive.
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Share or distribute the software to others
One license per person. Friends and coworkers need their own copy.
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Resell, rent or sublicense it
Your license is personal and non-transferable.
That's the whole license. No fine print that changes it later.
Why switch
The CAD software alternative to renting your tools
Compare VectorForge with a typical subscription CAD package.
| What you get | VectorForge | Typical subscription CAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 one-time | Recurring subscription |
| Future versions | Free for life | Only while you keep paying |
| Works offline | Always — zero cloud dependencies | Login / license check required |
| Your designs | 100% yours, stored locally | Often tied to a cloud account |
| Finite element analysis | Built in, live | Paid add-on or cloud credits |
| Install on your other machines | All of them | Limited seats / devices |
| Performance | GPU + multicore optimized | Varies |
Subscription column describes common industry practice, not any specific vendor.
Pricing
One price. Everything included.
Less than a single month of most CAD subscriptions — and you never pay again.
Lifetime license
VectorForge — full version
$49.99one-time
No monthly fees. No upgrade fees. No surprises.
- Full parametric 3D modeler with constraint-based sketching
- Live finite element analysis (no add-on, no credits)
- Advanced patterning, mirrors, sweeps, lofts and shells
- GPU-accelerated viewport, multicore solver, works 100% offline
- All future updates and major versions free, for life
- Install on every machine you own
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Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Is VectorForge really a one-time purchase?
Yes. You pay $49.99 once. There is no subscription, no annual maintenance fee and no paid upgrade tier. Every future update and every new major version is included free, for life.
Which computers can I install it on?
All of your own. Your license covers every system you personally own — desktop, laptop, shop workstation. The only restriction is that you can't give copies to other people; each person needs their own license.
Does it need an internet connection or a cloud account?
No. VectorForge has zero cloud dependencies. There is no login, no license server to reach and no file sync. Your models live on your drive and the software works fully offline.
Who owns the designs I create?
You do — 100%. Personal projects, client work, products you sell: everything you model in VectorForge is yours with no royalties or restrictions.
Is the finite element analysis included, or an add-on?
Included. Live linear static FEA with automatic meshing, von Mises stress, displacement and factor-of-safety plots is part of the core product and updates as you model.
How is it so fast?
The viewport, geometry kernel and FEA solver are written to use your GPU and every CPU core you have, and nothing waits on a server. Large patterns and assemblies regenerate in milliseconds, not minutes.
How do I get the software after I buy?
Immediately after checkout you receive an email with your download link and license key. Install, enter the key once, and start modeling.
What are the system requirements?
A 64-bit Windows, macOS or Linux machine with a GPU that supports modern graphics APIs. More CPU cores and a faster GPU make large models and simulations quicker, but VectorForge runs comfortably on ordinary laptops.
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