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Autodesk Fusion 360 vs Autodesk Inventor: catalog facts
Autodesk Fusion 360	Autodesk Inventor
Freemium Free tier for personal use, with paid subscriptions for commercial use and advanced…	Paid Sold as a subscription from Autodesk or an Autodesk partner.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Combines CAD, CAM, and simulation in one subscription instead of separate tools Free personal-use tier makes it accessible to hobbyists and makers	Parametric modelling for mechanical parts and assemblies Includes simulation and documentation tools
Cloud-connected design means an internet connection is effectively required for full functionality Free tier has feature and project-count limits compared to paid subscriptions	Subscription only, no free tier Closed-source commercial software
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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