How Ahaborg compares
Most CNC design and CAM tools are desktop apps with a perpetual or per-seat licence. Ahaborg takes a different path: it runs in the browser and you pay only for what you use. Here's the honest side-by-side.
| Feature | Ahaborg | Traditional desktop CAM |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | None — runs in the browser | Desktop install & updates |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, Linux, tablets | Mostly Windows-only |
| Licence model | Pay per use, no subscription | Perpetual or per-seat licence |
| Tied to one machine | No — log in anywhere | Often per-seat / per-PC |
| AI relief generation | Built in (i3D) | Rarely available |
| Force-based feed optimization | Built in (MillForce) | Add-on or absent |
| 3-axis toolpaths & G-code | Yes (MillX) | Yes |
| Rest milling visualization | Yes | Varies by tier |
| Upfront cost | €0 to start | Licence purchased upfront |
| Idle-month cost | €0 | Subscription keeps billing |
Comparison reflects common traits of traditional desktop CAM tools and is provided for general guidance. Capabilities of specific products vary by edition and change over time—check each vendor for current details. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Where Ahaborg shines
Anywhere access
Start on a desktop, continue on a laptop, finish on a tablet—same project, same tool.
AI + optimization
Relief generation and force-based feed tuning are part of the suite, not costly add-ons.
Lower commitment
No big upfront licence and nothing to pay in the months you don't run a job.