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Head-to-head · Diy Makers

Cricut Design Space vs BlocksCAD

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Cricut Design Space #6 in Diy Makers 7.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Cricut
BlocksCAD #7 in Diy Makers 6.9/10 Open source · 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit BlocksCAD

Cricut Design Space leads on 3 checks, BlocksCAD on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCricut Design Space · 7.2/10
  • Free planonly Cricut Design Space
  • Most featuresCricut Design Space · 2 of 3

Cricut Design Space scores higher on our rubric for diy makers: 7.2 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Cricut Design Space offers free plan; BlocksCAD doesn't publish it. Cricut Design Space offers project templates; BlocksCAD doesn't publish it. Cricut Design Space offers commercial use; BlocksCAD doesn't publish it.

Cricut Design Space is the better fit for creating and customizing Cricut cutting projects. BlocksCAD is the better fit for block-based 3D modeling, especially for classrooms.

  • Cricut Design Space fits best

    Creating and customizing Cricut cutting projects

  • BlocksCAD fits best

    Block-based 3D modeling, especially for classrooms

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Side by side

Feature Cricut Design Space 7.2/10 Visit ↗ BlocksCAD 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 6.9
Ranking #6 in Diy Makers #7 in Diy Makers
Best for Creating and customizing Cricut cutting projects Block-based 3D modeling, especially for classrooms
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Enterprise
Features Cricut Design Space 2/3 · BlocksCAD 0/3
Project templates ✓ (best) Not published
Commercial use ✓ (best) Not published
Team collaboration — Not published
Specs
Customization depth Moderate Not published
Export formats Not published Not published
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Upload images and use system fonts in custom designs.
  • Prepare projects for cutting, drawing, writing, or Print Then Cut.
  • Save to Cricut cloud and share projects across desktop and mobile.
  • Combines block programming with parametric primitives and Boolean operations
  • Exports models to STL, AMF, and X3D for 3D printing
  • Education tools include student work review and Google Classroom integration
Cons
  • Designed for use with Cricut smart cutting machines.
  • Premium library content and credits require a Cricut Access plan.
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
  • The editor is browser-based, so it depends on web access
  • Education features require a paid teacher or school/district license
  • Support is centered on documentation and community channels
Our verdict

Cricut Design Space is a design app for people making DIY projects with Cricut smart cutting machines. It supports starting from scratch or customizing templates and ready-to-make projects, then preparing work for cutting, drawing,…

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BlocksCAD is a browser-based 3D modeling tool for educators, students, makers, and parents who want to create solid models through drag-and-drop programming blocks. Its combination of visual coding and geometry makes it particularly suited…

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  1. Cricut Design SpaceDiy Makers 7.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. BlocksCADDiy Makers 6.9Open source · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cricut Design Space — where it wins

    • Upload images and use system fonts in custom designs.
    • Prepare projects for cutting, drawing, writing, or Print Then Cut.
    • Save to Cricut cloud and share projects across desktop and mobile.

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed for use with Cricut smart cutting machines.
    • Premium library content and credits require a Cricut Access plan.
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.

  • BlocksCAD — where it wins

    • Combines block programming with parametric primitives and Boolean operations
    • Exports models to STL, AMF, and X3D for 3D printing
    • Education tools include student work review and Google Classroom integration

    Where it doesn't

    • The editor is browser-based, so it depends on web access
    • Education features require a paid teacher or school/district license
    • Support is centered on documentation and community channels
  • Cricut Design Space7.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A free Cricut companion for creating, customizing, and preparing craft projects.

    Visit CricutFull verdict →
  • BlocksCAD6.9/10 · Open source · 30-day trial

    A visual route into parametric 3D modeling, with classroom tools and print exports.

    Visit BlocksCADFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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