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FreeCADCQ-editor
Free

Free and open source, funded by donations and sponsorship.

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The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Parametric: change a dimension and the model updates through its history
  • Sketch constrained 2D geometry and build 3D objects on top of it
  • Step through a script and inspect how each operation changes the model.
  • Workbenches vary a lot in polish and consistency
  • CAD concepts plus FreeCAD’s own conventions make for a long learning curve
  • Requires learning CadQuery and Python rather than only drawing with a mouse.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: LGPL-2.1 License: Apache-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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