Head-to-head · Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software
RADAN vs TRUMPF TruTops Boost
RADAN leads on 3 checks, TRUMPF TruTops Boost on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Most featuresRADAN · 3 of 5
Our editors rank RADAN at #5 and TRUMPF TruTops Boost at #7 for computer-aided manufacturing (cam) software; RADAN and TRUMPF TruTops Boost have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
RADAN offers toolpath simulation; TRUMPF TruTops Boost doesn't publish it. RADAN offers machine simulation; TRUMPF TruTops Boost doesn't publish it. RADAN offers post-processor library; TRUMPF TruTops Boost doesn't publish it.
RADAN is the better fit for sheet-metal shops programming cutting and bending. TRUMPF TruTops Boost is the better fit for TRUMPF shops programming laser, punch and bend orders.
- RADAN fits best
Sheet-metal shops programming cutting and bending
- TRUMPF TruTops Boost fits best
TRUMPF shops programming laser, punch and bend orders
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Side by side
| Feature | RADAN —/10 Visit ↗ | TRUMPF TruTops Boost —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | — |
| Ranking | #5 in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software | #7 in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software |
| Best for | Sheet-metal shops programming cutting and bending | TRUMPF shops programming laser, punch and bend orders |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features RADAN 3/5 · TRUMPF TruTops Boost 0/5 | ||
| Toolpath simulation | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Machine simulation | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Post-processor library | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Turning support | Not published | — |
| Mill-turn support | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| Simultaneous axes | Not published | Not published |
| Deployment model | Desktop | Desktop |
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| Our verdict | RADAN is Hexagon’s CAD/CAM suite for sheet-metal fabricators and manufacturers. It brings programming for punching, profiling and bending together with true-shape nesting, tube and profile cutting, quoting and CAD import. The product is… Read the review → |
TRUMPF TruTops Boost is desktop CAM software for sheet-metal manufacturers programming TRUMPF laser, punching, punch laser and bending machines. It covers the workflow from 2D/3D part design or geometry import through NC program… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
RADAN — where it wins
- Covers punching, profiling, bending, tube cutting and quoting workflows
- True-shape nesting helps plan sheet utilization
- 3D tube-cutting simulation includes collision warnings
Where it doesn't
- Runs as a desktop application on Windows
- Capabilities vary by the RADAN modules purchased
- Pricing requires contacting sales
TRUMPF TruTops Boost — where it wins
- Generates NC programs across laser, punching, punch laser and bending
- Combines nesting, order status and optional sheet-stock management
- Adds dynamic marking and real-time collision checks for production control
Where it doesn't
- Runs as Windows desktop software
- Focused on sheet-metal laser, punching and bending workflows
- Pricing is handled through a sales contact
- RADAN—/10 · Pricing on request
A modular Windows suite for programming, nesting, bending, quoting and tube cutting.
Visit HexagonFull verdict → - TRUMPF TruTops Boost—/10 · Pricing on request
A machine-focused CAM workflow for TRUMPF laser, punch and bend production.
Visit TRUMPFFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026