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The CNC quoting software that shows its work, and keeps your files in your shop
Most quoting tools hand you a number. CadVex shows you how it got there: every setup, every operation and the machining time of every feature, on your machines, at your rates. And with CadVex Desktop, it does all of it without your customers' files ever leaving your building. Here is how it stacks up against the other quoting tools job shops look at.
| CadVex | Toolpath | Spanflug MAKE | CloudNC Quote Agent | Paperless Parts | Uptool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quote ITAR and NDA parts without uploading them | Yes, CadVex Desktop runs offline | No, cloud upload | No, cloud upload | No; CloudNC advises against uploading export-controlled data | No, cloud upload (ITAR-registered cloud) | No, cloud upload (states ITAR handling) |
| Machining time for every feature | Yes, feature tree | Not stated publicly | Not stated publicly | Not stated publicly | Not stated publicly | Not stated publicly |
| Reads 2D drawings | Yes: material, finish, threads, tolerances, notes | Not stated publicly | Yes: fits, threads, tolerances | Yes | Yes: GD&T, tolerances, material | Yes |
| Milling and turning | Yes | 3-axis milling (3+2 announced) | Yes, plus grinding | Yes, plus Swiss, EDM | Yes, plus sheet metal, additive | Not stated publicly |
| Your own machines | Yes, per part or per setup, with a speed factor | Tooling and workholding library | Yes | Yes | Yes, work centres | Not stated publicly |
| Edit any operation's time | Yes | Not stated publicly | Not stated publicly | Yes | Yes | Not stated publicly |
| DFM feedback | Yes | Yes | Part analysis; design warnings not described | Yes | Not stated publicly | Not stated publicly |
| Pricing model | Pay per analysis, or Desktop licence | Per seat, free plan | Monthly plan, free plan | Credits per part, free plan | Custom quote | Monthly, free tier |
| Your files never used to train AI | Yes, never used for training or anything else; encrypted in transit and at rest | Yes, states it does not train on part files | Not stated publicly | Not stated publicly for Quote Agent | No: used a sample of uploaded drawings to train models (opt-out available) | Not stated publicly |
Why shops choose CadVex
- The only one here that runs on your own computer. CadVex Desktop runs fully offline, drawing reading included. ITAR and NDA parts never leave your network, so you can quote work your competitors have to turn down.
- Every minute, accounted for. The feature tree shows the machining time of each feature. No black box: your estimator can check any line, fix it, and explain the price to the customer.
- Your shop, not an average shop. Add your own machines, choose which one runs the whole part or each setup, and price at your own rates.
- Start today, pay per quote. No implementation project, no seat count, no long contract.
Head-to-head comparisons
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Sources
Toolpath
- https://toolpath.com
- https://toolpath.com/pricing
- https://docs.toolpath.com/settings/accepted-file-types
- https://docs.toolpath.com/faqs/supported-machining-processes
- https://docs.toolpath.com/design-for-machinability-estimating/how-to-create-estimate-presets
- https://docs.toolpath.com/faqs/how-is-my-data-used-by-toolpath
Spanflug MAKE
- https://spanflug.de/en/make/
- https://digital-marketplace-digital-store-cms.dsp.hoffmann-group.com/uploads/Spanflug_Make_101c0536e8.pdf
- https://digital.hoffmann-group.com/en-GB/p/spanflug/
CloudNC Quote Agent
- https://www.cloudnc.com/quote-agent
- https://develop3d.com/manufacture/cloudnc-launches-quote-agent/
- https://trust.cloudnc.com/
Paperless Parts
- https://www.paperlessparts.com/llms.txt
- https://www.paperlessparts.com/facts/
- https://www.paperlessparts.com/artificial-intelligence-in-paperless-parts/
- https://www.paperlessparts.com/product-update/roundup-costing-pricing-improvements/
- https://www.paperlessparts.com/pricing/