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Autodesk Fusion 360DesignSpark Mechanical
Freemium

Free tier for personal use, with paid subscriptions for commercial use and advanced…

 Freemium

A free Explorer plan is available, with paid Creator and Engineer plans adding more tools.

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
  • Push-pull direct modelling that suits non-specialists
  • Imports and exports STEP, IGES, STL and DXF
  • 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
  • Assembly tools require the paid Engineer plan
  • Some import and export features depend on the plan
Downloadable app Downloadable app
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Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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