AiCadGen vs Adam
Adam describes itself as an AI CAD copilot for hardware teams working across CADAM, Onshape and Autodesk Fusion — it lives inside those tools. AiCadGen does not plug into a CAD package; it turns a description into a finished file (STEP solid, STL, DXF, dimensioned PDF drawing) that you open anywhere, refined by chat first. One is an assistant in your CAD seat; the other is a generator you can use without one.
| AiCadGen | Adam | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Plain-English description (or a drawing / photo as a guide) | Prompts inside Onshape / Fusion, or CADAM |
| Needs a CAD licence? | No — works in a browser or the mobile app | Yes for the Onshape / Fusion copilots |
| What you get | STEP (AP242), STL, 3MF, DXF, DWG, PDF drawing sheets, GLB | Geometry inside your CAD session; exports: see their docs |
| 2D engineering drawings | Yes — dimensioned sheets from a description | Not stated on their public pages |
| API | By request while demand is gauged | API and developer platform (their words) |
| Pricing | Memberships from $5/mo (Maker, 7-day free trial, card required); $12 Starter; $29 Pro | Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans — see adam.new/pricing for current figures |
| Best for | People without a CAD seat who need a real file, and quick parts for anyone | Onshape / Fusion users who want AI inside their existing workflow |
Which should you use?
If you already work in Onshape or Fusion every day, Adam meets you there. If you want a part, enclosure or drawing as a file without opening a CAD package — or you are on a phone — AiCadGen is the shorter path, from $5 a month.
Compared 29 Sept 2026. Adam details are taken from their public pages on that date; see adam.new/pricing for current pricing.