Tebis vs RADAN

Tebis8.5Visit RRADAN8.1Visit

Higher score Tebis #3 in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Tebis

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R RADAN #5 in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software 8.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Hexagon

• Tebis fits best

  Advanced milling, turning and automated manufacturing

• RADAN fits best

  Sheet-metal shops programming cutting and bending

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Side by side

Feature	Tebis 8.5/10 Visit ↗	RRADAN 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.1
Ranking	#3 in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software	#5 in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software
Best for	Advanced milling, turning and automated manufacturing	Sheet-metal shops programming cutting and bending
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€23,500 one-time	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Integrations	15 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tebis 0/5 · RADAN 3/5
Toolpath simulation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Machine simulation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Post-processor library	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Turning support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mill-turn support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Simultaneous axes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment model	Not checked yet	Desktop
Our review
Pros	2.5D, 3D and 5-axis milling with turning and turn-milling NC simulation, collision checking and virtual-machine programming Automation templates, process libraries and broad CAD data interfaces	Covers punching, profiling, bending, tube cutting and quoting workflows True-shape nesting helps plan sheet utilization 3D tube-cutting simulation includes collision warnings
Cons	The listed Turn-Mill Package requires a €23,500 one-time purchase Runs on Windows workstations rather than multiple operating systems Its extensive tooling may exceed the needs of simpler machining jobs	Runs as a desktop application on Windows Capabilities vary by the RADAN modules purchased Pricing requires contacting sales
Our verdict	Tebis is modular CAD/CAM software for manufacturing organizations working in die, mold, model, automotive, aerospace and production machining. Its parametric and associative design tools prepare CAD data, support reverse engineering from… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Tebis — where it wins

  • 2.5D, 3D and 5-axis milling with turning and turn-milling
  • NC simulation, collision checking and virtual-machine programming
  • Automation templates, process libraries and broad CAD data interfaces

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed Turn-Mill Package requires a €23,500 one-time purchase
  • Runs on Windows workstations rather than multiple operating systems
  • Its extensive tooling may exceed the needs of simpler machining jobs

• 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

• Tebis8.5/10 · Paid

  A deep Windows CAM suite for complex machining teams that can justify a €23,500 package.

  Visit TebisFull verdict →
• RRADAN8.1/10 · Pricing on request

  A modular Windows suite for programming, nesting, bending, quoting and tube cutting.

  Visit HexagonFull verdict →