# Tinkercad Reviews **Vendor:** Autodesk **Category:** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 119 ## About Tinkercad Tinkercad is a free, web-based application that empowers users to create 3D designs, simulate electronic circuits, and develop code, all within a user-friendly interface. Launched in 2011 and now part of the Autodesk family, Tinkercad has become a popular platform for hobbyists, educators, and students to explore and develop their design and engineering skills. Key Features and Functionality: - 3D Design: Users can easily build and modify 3D models using a library of shapes and tools, making it accessible for beginners and efficient for experienced designers. - Circuits Simulation: Tinkercad offers a virtual environment to design and test electronic circuits, supporting components like Arduino microcontrollers and providing a hands-on approach to learning electronics. - Codeblocks: This feature allows users to create 3D models through block-based coding, integrating programming concepts with design to enhance computational thinking skills. - Educational Resources: The platform provides tutorials, lesson plans, and classroom management tools, making it an excellent resource for educators to incorporate STEM learning into their curriculum. Primary Value and User Solutions: Tinkercad addresses the need for an accessible, all-in-one platform for learning and creating in the realms of 3D design, electronics, and coding. By offering a free, browser-based solution, it eliminates barriers to entry, allowing users of all ages and skill levels to develop their creativity and technical abilities. Its integration of design and coding fosters a comprehensive understanding of the design process, preparing users for more advanced applications in engineering and technology fields. ## Tinkercad Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users find Tinkercad to be an **incredibly easy-to-use platform** that greatly aids in learning CAD and design. (14 reviews) - Users find Tinkercad's **user-friendly interface** and tools enhance their 3D modeling and printing experience, making learning enjoyable. (7 reviews) - Users love the **ease of use** in Tinkercad, allowing seamless creation of diverse 3D models effortlessly. (7 reviews) - Users value the **ease of learning** with Tinkercad, making it an ideal tool for all skill levels. (7 reviews) - Users appreciate the **interactive learning resources** in Tinkercad, enhancing their 3D design and education experience. (7 reviews) - Simple (7 reviews) - CAD Designing (6 reviews) - Users love the **creativity potential** of Tinkercad, effortlessly designing diverse 3D models and engaging educational projects. (6 reviews) - Users praise Tinkercad for its **user-friendly interface and extensive prebuilt objects** , enhancing their 3D design experience. (6 reviews) - Tools (5 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users find the **design limitations** of Tinkercad restrictive, hindering the creation of complex and diverse projects. (5 reviews) - Users note the **limited features** of Tinkercad hinder advanced projects and professional design capabilities. (5 reviews) - Users find Tinkercad's **limited functionality** hampers advanced design needs and professional applications, focusing on simplicity instead. (4 reviews) - Users find the **limited design options** of Tinkercad restrictive, impacting their ability to create complex projects. (4 reviews) - Users notice **missing features** in Tinkercad, wishing for more tools and advanced options to enhance usability. (4 reviews) - Users find Tinkercad's **inadequate tools** limit design complexity, resulting in incomplete circuits and frustrating experiences. (3 reviews) - Users find the **incomplete parts** hinder their ability to create complex designs and complete circuit projects effectively. (3 reviews) - Assembly Issues (2 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (2 reviews) - Users find **limited customization** with Tinkercad, feeling restricted by its simplistic design and constraints. (2 reviews) ## Tinkercad Reviews ### 1. Very user friendly **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 22, 2018 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** I enjoy how easy it is to create 3D models on this platform. It can be used by anyone of any age and it is very easy to share projects on this platform. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** There is not much that I dislike, although they could add some more sophisticated tools like they have in Autodesk Maya. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** I recommend it. Very easy to use and can't argue with the price. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** Tinkercad is great to use with 3D printing. ### 2. Really good experience programming simulated Arduino plates **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Hubert W. | CEO, Airlines/Aviation, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 17, 2018 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** The high posibilities of the program, allowing me to create new small sistems that could be introduced in new small airplanes with smart solutions **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** The program sometimes works a bit bad, not allowing us to work properly. That's why our mark is only a seven of ten **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** Great program to save costs in a big brand **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** It helps us creating new systems spending less time and reduicing costs ### 3. Middle School STEM **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Charlie B. | Teacher, Education Management, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 29, 2017 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** Tinkercad is very easy to use for my middle school students. Since they are just beginning CAD, this is a perfect product for them to get used to how CAD works. The tutorial is especially helpful for my students. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** There are some limitations as to what my students can create. Since this program uses geometric shapes, it can be difficult for the students to get too creative as they cannot draw what they want to make. They have to figure out how to make it using the provided shapes. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** As an educator, the main problem I am solving is how to get my students to think more like engineers and designers. By utilizing this software, I am able to much more efficiently teach how CAD software is used outside of education. ### 4. Does what it ought, a good intro **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Chris B. | Songwriter and Recording Artist, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 02, 2018 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** Easy to understand the UI, very simple and useful for teaching beginners the basics of 3d modeling. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** somewhat limited in terms of what you can do. some functions are not as intuitive as they are in sketchup. it can be difficult to locate certain shapes/functions and there is not always a good way to create the shape you would like. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** Try it out, if you enjoy it, consider switching to Sketchup after you have the basics down. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** we're designing 3d models to print out using our 3d printer. kids like bringing their designs to life. ### 5. Great for students learning 3D Design **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Stephen R. | Computer Teacher, Education Management, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 26, 2017 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** Tinkercad is a great drag and drop program that allows my students to learn the introduction to 3D design. I enjoy being able to monitor their accounts and jump on their projects from my end of the software as their teacher. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** I wish the shapes were more adjustable like shapes are on programs such as Photoshop or Pixelmator. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** Tinkercad is great for the elementary student for 3D Design. After using this program, they will move onto SketchUp in the middle school. The drag and drop features make it very kid friendly. ### 6. TinkerCAD the easy AutoCAD **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Valentin B. | Physics Tutor, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 25, 2017 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** ThinkerCAD is the easy AutoCAD. Sometimes you want to design something simple and you do not want to use the AutoCAD for this. AutoCAD is very complicated, you have to wait for hours to install it, and to learn it is very difficult. With ThinkerCAD all this is easy. You can design an object that you want in no time. When you start with ThinkerCAD you have some lessons to learn to design the simplest objects. In 15 minutes you learn everything that one needs to start. For example with ThinkerCAD you can design in 5 minutes a pretty complicated shape, and in 1-2 hours an entire car. With AutoCAD this would have taken hours and hours of work. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** I dislike that when you try to design certain parts, it is very difficult to follow the dimensions. ThinkerCAD is easy AutoCAD and because of this some of its features are not very precise. This is the worst part of ThinkerCAD, it is not very precise, although it is fast and easy to learn. In a way is like a having a bycicle instead of a car. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** I recommend ThinkerCAD to all people. ThinkerCAD is very easy to learn. If you have something simple to do, use ThinkerCAD instead of AutoCAD, it is easier and faster. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** I was participating in some design contests at Desall. I never won something with my ThinkerCad drawings but I gained sufficient experience to tell you about ThinkerCAD. ### 7. powerful and flexible online CAD tool **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** rohan s. | Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 08, 2017 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** it is easy to learn provides too good tutorials it is internet based hence provides a mobility i.e it can be access anywhere **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** its rendering feature can be still increased not that much helpful in complicated design **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** as a beginner , tinkerCAD can help you a lot in learning designing it is easy to operate hence it will not take much time to get used to it , try it! **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** tinkerCAD helps me in designing 3D models before manufacturing ,as it is easy to operate it saves a lot of my time. ### 8. one of the best online 3D printing app **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** RAJESH P. | CEO, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 05, 2017 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** it is web based it has cloud storage option it supports all 3D printers on the market that accept standard STL file formats **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** being online is necessary to use it an email account is neccesary to use it **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** Tinkercad is good for anyone who has a big imagination and lots of creativity provides a number of tools and tutorials that enables to explore and learn about the process **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** The SVG export in Tinkercad works great for laser cutters by grouping together new models can be created to work with ### 9. Best cloud based CAD software **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shubham G. | Application Manager, Business Supplies and Equipment, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 20, 2018 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** I really like it's primitive shape features that allows user to use pre build shapes in their model. The user also modify all these with single click. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** Tinker CAD has basic features means the user can only use the primitive shapes and modify it. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** Add some more features for design. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** Simple design related problems and for 3d printed design. ### 10. Good beginner learning tool **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Melissa H. | Adjunct Assistant Professor, Higher Education, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 30, 2017 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** This is a great tool to introduce students of all ages to 3D modeling and printing. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** The removal of project ignite makes managing student tutorial and project progress much more difficult. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** Do the tutorials but also watch the Lynda videos to learn the software. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** Teaching college student that have zero CAD experience has been a breeze using this project. This is regardless of age and general computer experience. ### 11. Making parts, editing existing STL files **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 15, 2018 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** the ability to edit STL files. THe ability to create a negative impression by selecting the "make hole" function **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** The snap grid function. You can not always line things up as well as one may like. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** This is great for quickly creating 3d models with no cad exp. Amazing for quick edits, and perfect for making molds by creating a cavity based off an existing 3d model. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** quickly making parts for 3d printing ### 12. Best online cad tool. **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** PARDEEP S. | Sr .design engineer, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 23, 2018 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** I really like it's easy to use online interface that helps even those who are unfamiliar with cad system. It's building blocks feature is also helpful. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** Some design based features are missing as the user can only use the primitive shapes that are in built. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** I recommend this. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** Design that are more basic shape specific like square, circle or blocks are made by this platform. ### 13. TinkerCAD is as entry-level as it gets CAD software **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 02, 2017 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** It's all in the browser. TinkerCAD is a very simple to use CAD software, and provides downloadable STL files suitable for a 3D printing slicer software. TinkerCAD on the web + Cura on your local machine is a great path to 3d printing for beginners. The interface is very straightforward, and the tutorials are just enough to get you going. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** TinkerCAD does things its own, simple way, that doesn't translate to other more advanced CAD packages for me. That is, it is a great tool for beginners, but it is not a suitable first step towards AutoCAD or SolidWorks. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** It's free, just try it - start with the first demo video to get the basics, then try your own designs. I would say if you intend to eventually move to a more traditional CAD package, then you might try OnShape instead - the learning curve looks steeper but I think the skills will translate better. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** TinkerCAD was by far the easiest way to get going with 3D printing. I designed a few cool models in it very quickly, and would use it again if I needed to do some more design. ### 14. Great for an online tool, but held a few bugs and difficulties. **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Austin T. | Digital Designer, Design, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 17, 2017 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** The simple to use, online interface allowed me to construct a 3d model without having ever used a 3d modeling software before. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** As simple as the tool was, it caused for some difficulties. I found it hard to align some edges of certain forms absolutely perfectly. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** If you're looking to get pixel perfect work, I would not recommend, but if you're looking to quickly whip out a basic prototype idea, this is a great web application. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am attempting to use this software as a simple and quick of building 3d models in order 3d print custom parts. ### 15. Easy to use **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Cathy J. | Architectural Development, Design, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 17, 2017 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** This is a great 3d software. It's very intuitive, you are up and creating very quickly! **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** I wish there were a few more already created shapes to use. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** Easy to use, but limited in complicated design. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** Making simple models to see items in 3d. ### 16. very fun tool **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Biotechnology | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 14, 2016 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** I don't know if it just because I have 3D modeling experience but this CAD system is so easy to use I have learned it in almost 2 weeks it has very cool fun looking graphics I live the various library and all of the pre-made designs the tutorial is amazing and the best thing that it is internet based I can access it everywhere in the world and that is priceless **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** i think it is a good tool only if it designed for domestic use i have used it to make fun looking 3d models for my son it was good enough but i don't think it is good enough for professional use. i think there should be a faster and easier rendering feature please please solve the crashing problem **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** to be honest i cant think of any thing **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** it was good to make fun easy looking 3d models i used some of the models i have designed in some of my presentation which was really helpful ### 17. Used to teach beginners 3D modeling in Maker Space **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jared K. | MakerSpace Technician, Higher Education, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 06, 2016 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** It's very simplistic and user friendly. I use this software to demonstrate how 3D space works to beginners interested in 3D printing. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** I find it occasionally oversimplified. This could be a personal preference since I am more accustomed to powerful modeling programs, However, It is a fantastic interface to teach beginners! **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** If you are new to modeling this is a fantastic stepping stone before approaching more precise programs. **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** Working at a college Maker Space we receive many inquiries regarding 3d modeling for beginners. It is our goal to educate those who wish to learn more about the rising technologies. This user friendly interface allows the quickest learning of modeling basics. ### 18. Great start for 3D modeling! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sarah C. | High School Special Educator, Education Management, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 15, 2016 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** I use this in my Computer Science classes to help get kids started with our 3D printer (Taz5 Lulzbot) and it is simple to get started, while still having enough features to make it appealing to high school kids. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** I am not a huge fan of it only being web-based, and have had trouble logging in to the program at times. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** Double check your measurements before you print! **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** This makes 3D printing and modeling accessible to my students immediately, in ways that more intense programs do not. ### 19. CAD for beginners **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 14, 2016 **What do you like best about Tinkercad?** Very easy to use, especially for beginners. With an extensive library and community designs, it becomes very easy for people who are new to CAD to design something. **What do you dislike about Tinkercad?** There's nothing really to dislike considering the target users. This is a basic CAD software for beginners and you can't really compare it with advanced software. **Recommendations to others considering Tinkercad:** If you want to learn CAD, start here! **What problems is Tinkercad solving and how is that benefiting you?** Teaching CAD to kids ## Tinkercad Discussions - [bashir](https://www.g2.com/discussions/bashir) - 2 comments, 1 upvote - [What programming language does Tinkercad use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-programming-language-does-tinkercad-use) - 1 comment - [What can Tinkercad be used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-tinkercad-be-used-for) - 1 comment - [View Tinkercad pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/tinkercad/reviews?open_modal_url=%2Fes%2Fproducts%2Ftinkercad%2Fwishlists%3Fhost_path%3D%252Fproducts%252Ftinkercad%252Freviews%26source%3Dpdp_avatar&page=3§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-06-03+23%3A59%3A22+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=c02913f1-dd50-4e21-805f-86d61ba0c83d&secure%5Btoken%5D=e5455a64f364946472ce60d1dde16fee398fa6099e89d4ec45c3a4b7ab4a6974&format=llm_user) ## Tinkercad Integrations - [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) ## Tinkercad Features **Design** - Drawing - Modeling - Visualize - Rendering **File Support - Additive Manufacturing** - STL Compatible - 3MF Compatible - OBJ Compatible **Edit** - File Import - Push/Pull - Views - Grips **File Editing - Additive Manufacturing** - Mesh Repair - File Editing **Collaboration** - Annotate - Documentation - Data Extract **Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing** - Standalone Slicer - Inetgrated 3D Modeling **Software Type - Additive Manufacturing** - Cloud-based Platform - Downloadable Application **Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing** - AI Text-to-Image - AI Text-to-3D **Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing** - Material Management - Building Simulation - Slicing Optimization ## Top Tinkercad Alternatives - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (682 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (628 reviews) - [OpenSCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/openscad/reviews) - 4.3/5.0 (31 reviews)