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Easel vs Autodesk Fusion 360: catalog facts
Easel	Autodesk Fusion 360
Best for: Beginners and small shops running a hobby CNC router	Best for: Cloud-connected parametric CAD, CAM, and CAE platform with a free personal tier
Paid Sold as subscription plans, with a 14-day free trial.	Free + paid options Free tier for personal use, with paid subscriptions for commercial use and advanced features.
Web	Windows, macOS
Design, toolpath generation and machine control in one program Runs in the browser with no installation All 4 strengths for Easel Design, toolpath generation and machine control in one program Runs in the browser with no installation Works with any GRBL machine as well as listed brands STL import for 3D carving	Combines CAD, CAM, and simulation in one subscription instead of separate tools Free personal-use tier makes it accessible to hobbyists and makers
Paid plans after the trial Requires signing in to an account All 3 limitations for Easel Paid plans after the trial Requires signing in to an account Aimed at hobby and small-business carving rather than advanced CAM work	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
Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account 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 Sources for Easel inventables.com/pages/easel Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Autodesk Fusion 360 autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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