Autodesk Fusion 360 vs FreeCAD: catalog facts
 Autodesk Fusion 360 |  FreeCAD |
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Freemium Free tier for personal use, with paid subscriptions for commercial use and advanced… |
Free Free and open source, funded by donations and sponsorship. |
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Windows, macOS |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Combines CAD, CAM, and simulation in one subscription instead of separate tools
- Free personal-use tier makes it accessible to hobbyists and makers
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- Parametric: change a dimension and the model updates through its history
- Sketch constrained 2D geometry and build 3D objects on top of it
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- 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
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- Workbenches vary a lot in polish and consistency
- CAD concepts plus FreeCAD’s own conventions make for a long learning curve
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Closed source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: LGPL-2.1 |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 22, 2026 | Checked September 20, 2026 |
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