--- description: Learn more about Mastercam price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Mastercam Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [3D CAD Software](/directory/31236/3d-cad/software) > [Mastercam](/software/1013038/mastercam) # Mastercam Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1013038/mastercam Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1013038/mastercam?page=2) > Mastercam is CAD/CAM software for manufacturing offering solutions including milling, turning, wire EDM, and multiaxis machining. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 6 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Mastercam? Manufacturers, machining professionals, CADCAM users, educators, students, and CNC enthusiasts. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 6 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: CNC Software ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Please contact CNC Software directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing ## Category - [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31236/3d-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. [3DPrinterOS](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/210581/3dprinteros) — 4.8/5 (5 reviews) 2. [KiCad EDA](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1045560/kicad-eda) — 4.4/5 (17 reviews) 3. [Slic3r](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/210452/slic3r) — 4.3/5 (15 reviews) 4. [Lightwave3D](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/201852/lightwave3d) — 3.8/5 (4 reviews) 5. [SketchList 3D](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/204375/sketchlist-3d) — 4.3/5 (13 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Mastercam for the win\!" — 5.0/5 > **Cody** | *4 August 2025* | Aviation & Aerospace | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Mastercam is my preferred software for 3D modeling and programming for milling metal precision machined components. It's interface and ease of use make it easy to create tool paths with accuracy and post to our 4 axis Makino Mills. I have use other software packages, such as Gibbs Cam and 3D AutoCAD, but they do not offer the same ease of use interface as Mastercam in my opinion. Also, many of the large Aerospace, Military \& Defense contractors, such as Lockheed Martin and Parker Hanifin are going to 3D models, so as a tier 1 supplier to these large corporations, Mastercam helps us easily extract the GD\&T and PMI from these models to create manufacturing process print. > > **Cons**: I would say the only advantage Gibbs Cam had over Mastercam is the solid 3D model (similar to the old "Inventor" software I used early in my career as a mechanical engineer). Mastercam is 3D, but the models are "transparen," showing the lines/shapes, but not colored in. > > I really enjoy Mastercam, as does my engineering team. Mastercam is our preferred 3D programming software for our 18 vertical 4 axis mills. ----- ### "Great product" — 4.0/5 > **Triston** | *28 July 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like the most about Mastercam is the short learning curve, and the ability to have a student go from designing and drawing to machining their first parts. > > **Cons**: There is not a whole lot to complain about using Mastercam, but the interface between drawing and machining could be slightly more intuitive. > > I honestly can't complain about the overall experience using Mastercam as a caf/cam package, a little pricey but not excessive. ----- ### "BS\_Mastercam" — 4.0/5 > **Bugra** | *30 May 2022* | Computer Games | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's a lot of fun to design the drawing and the production process, it can also run on very low hardware. > > **Cons**: It's a bit old program interface, I think it's easy, but I think the material types it contains are missing. > > I studied mechanical technician and we used the mill to design parts ----- ### "Best CAD/CAM software for business owners." — 5.0/5 > **Joshua** | *13 January 2023* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Mastercam is a very powerful software and once you learn how to use it, it's very easy to crank out part designs/tool paths very quickly. > > **Cons**: Sometimes the tool path simulation is a little buggy, but it resolves if you close it and rerun the simulation. The price is pretty steep for a smaller shop but it makes up for it with features and support. ----- ### "CAM Solutions with MasterCAM" — 4.0/5 > **Santiago** | *15 April 2022* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: You can design a lot o things as metal and plastic components , the software is easy to use but if you are not good with that you can import an design from another drawing software and continue working with MasterCAM > > **Cons**: Sometimes there are lag problems at the moment to simulate your project ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1013038/mastercam?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1013038/mastercam) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data