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Normal Map Bench vs Aircad

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Normal Map Bench compared with Aircad
DetailNormal Map Bench logo Normal Map BenchAircad logo Aircad
What it doesBrowser-based tool for generating OpenGL and DirectX tangent-space normal maps from images Precision 2D drafting and 3D modeling with multiplayer editing and AI
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: $0 forever, includes 3 personal files, 3 DWG/DXF conversions monthly, 30 days version history, and 200 AI credits. Pro: $19/month or $190/year (Founder's Club pricing for new accounts until January 31, 2027; standard $29/month or $290/year), includes unlimited files, full version history, and
Key features
  • Local image processing
  • OpenGL and DirectX output
  • Sobel and Scharr filters
  • Material lighting preview
  • PNG export
  • Smoothing and strength controls
  • Edge behavior control (clamp or wrap)
  • Tiled preview
  • Height inversion
  • Interactive light inspection
  • 2D drafting with familiar tools (trim, extend, fillet, offset, hatches, blocks, layers)
  • 3D solid modeling (booleans, fillets, lofts, sweeps, push/pull)
  • Real-time multiplayer editing with live cursors
  • Complete version history with change tracking and restore
  • DWG and DXF import/export with layouts, blocks, dimensions
  • AI agent that drafts, models, renders based on plain language
  • Collaborative commenting and review pinned to drawings
  • GD&T and geometric dimensioning annotations
  • Layouts with viewports, print preview, PDF export
  • JavaScript scripting API for custom commands
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely in the browser with no server upload or account required
  • Supports both OpenGL and DirectX normal map formats
  • Choice of Sobel or Scharr gradient filters for different texture quality
  • Free with no advertising, AI model, or payment system
  • Interactive material lighting preview to verify results
  • Native browser-based CAD with no installation required, always on latest version
  • Unified 2D and 3D workspace with familiar AutoCAD commands and shortcuts
  • AI agent that understands design intent and applies changes as drafts for approval
  • Handles large models with 250,000+ entities while maintaining performance
  • Free viewers and reviewers with paid team model scaling by editors only
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check10 +8 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2514
Referring domains (Majestic)1610

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