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Architecture
Kerf vs Vectorworks
Vectorworks spans architecture, landscape, and entertainment — Kerf spans mechanical, electronics, and fabrication.
30/30in Kerf today
11/30in Vectorworks (included)
15behind a paid tier
2026-05-24last reviewed
| Capability | Kerf | Vectorworks |
|---|---|---|
| Constraint sketcher (geo + dim)D1 |
yes
public/planegcs.wasm
|
yes source ↗ |
| 3D solid modelling (pad / pocket / revolve / sweep / loft)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/
|
yes source ↗ |
| NURBS surface modellingD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/nurbs.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| 2D technical drawings (views / dimensions / sections)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/drawings/
|
yes source ↗ |
| DXF / DWG import-exportD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-imports/src/kerf_imports/dxf_writer.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| STEP / IGES exportD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/io/step_writer.py
|
partial source ↗ |
| Symbol / component libraryD1 |
yes
src/components/LibraryPicker.jsx
|
yes source ↗ |
| Flat-pattern / sheet-metal unfoldD7 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/sheet_metal.py
|
no source ↗ |
| CNC / CAM toolpath outputD7 |
yes
src/components/CAMView.jsx
|
no source ↗ |
| Site grading and earthworks (DTM)D8 |
yes
packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/grading.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Contour manipulation and slope analysisD8 |
yes
packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/grading.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Hardscape design and area calculationD8 |
yes
packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/hardscape.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Irrigation layoutD8 |
yes
packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/irrigation.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Photorealistic rendering engineD12 |
yes
packages/kerf-render/src/kerf_render/pathtracer.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Real-time OpenGL / GPU viewportD12 |
yes
src/components/CfdViewport.jsx
|
yes source ↗ |
| Lighting simulation (luminance / lux)D12 |
yes
packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/photonics/
|
yes source ↗ |
| BIM walls / slabs / framingD13 |
yes
packages/kerf-bim/
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| BIM stairs and railingsD13 |
yes
packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/stairs.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| IFC4 export / import (open BIM round-trip)D13 |
yes
packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/export_ifc/writer.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Space / room objects and area scheduleD13 |
yes
packages/kerf-interior/src/kerf_interior/space_planning.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Door and window parametric objectsD13 |
yes
packages/kerf-bim/
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Curtain wall / storefrontD13 |
yes
packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim/tools/curtain_wall.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Roof and ceiling modellingD13 |
yes
packages/kerf-bim/
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Plant/tree symbols with schedulingD13 |
yes
packages/kerf-landscape/src/kerf_landscape/planting.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Entertainment / theatrical lighting plotD13 |
yes
packages/kerf-entertainment/src/kerf_entertainment/lighting_plot.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Rigging geometry and load analysis (Braceworks)D13 |
yes
packages/kerf-entertainment/src/kerf_entertainment/rigging.py
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Visual scripting (Marionette)D13 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/visualscript/marionette.py
|
yes source ↗ |
| Python scripting APID13 |
yes
packages/kerf-sdk/
|
yes source ↗ |
| BIM quantity takeoff / materials scheduleD14 |
yes
src/components/BOMPanel.jsx
|
paid tier source ↗ |
| Should-cost estimationD14 |
yes
packages/kerf-costing/
|
no source ↗ |
- yes shipped
- partial works with limits
- paid tier present, but behind an add-on or meter
- no not available
Corrections welcome. These rows are read off published documentation on the date shown and go stale as products ship. If a row is wrong, open an issue — the source file is public/compare/vectorworks.md and every claim in it carries a link.