TopSolid'Cam vs RADAN

TopSolid'Cam—Visit RRADAN—Visit

TopSolid'Cam #1 in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software —/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit TopSolid'Cam

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

• TopSolid'Cam fits best

  Shops needing broad multi-axis CNC programming

• RADAN fits best

  Sheet-metal shops programming cutting and bending

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Side by side

Feature	TopSolid'Cam —/10 Visit ↗	RRADAN —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#1 in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software	#5 in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software
Best for	Shops needing broad multi-axis CNC programming	Sheet-metal shops programming cutting and bending
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Docs	Tickets, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TopSolid'Cam 5/5 · RADAN 3/5
Toolpath simulation	✓	✓
Machine simulation	✓	✓
Post-processor library	✓	✓
Turning support	✓ (best)	Not published
Mill-turn support	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Simultaneous axes	5 axes	Not published
Deployment model	Desktop	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Supports 2D–5-axis milling, turning, mill-turn and Swiss-turn workflows Machine and ISO-code simulation includes material removal and collision management Customizable post-processors, reusable routines and TopSolid'API automation	Covers punching, profiling, bending, tube cutting and quoting workflows True-shape nesting helps plan sheet utilization 3D tube-cutting simulation includes collision warnings
Cons	Runs as a Windows desktop application rather than a broader deployment model License pricing requires a quote or reseller discussion Support channels are centered on documentation	Runs as a desktop application on Windows Capabilities vary by the RADAN modules purchased Pricing requires contacting sales
Our verdict	TopSolid'Cam is a Windows CAD/CAM application from TOPSOLID SAS for manufacturing companies that program CNC work across milling and turning. Its scope covers 2D, 3D, 4-axis and 5-axis milling alongside turning, mill-turn and Swiss-turn… 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

• TopSolid'Cam — where it wins

  • Supports 2D–5-axis milling, turning, mill-turn and Swiss-turn workflows
  • Machine and ISO-code simulation includes material removal and collision management
  • Customizable post-processors, reusable routines and TopSolid'API automation

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs as a Windows desktop application rather than a broader deployment model
  • License pricing requires a quote or reseller discussion
  • Support channels are centered on documentation

• 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

• TopSolid'Cam—/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  Deep multi-axis CNC programming with simulation, collision checks and customizable post-processors.

  Visit TopSolid'CamFull verdict →
• RRADAN—/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit HexagonFull verdict →