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FreeCAD vs IronCAD: catalog facts
FreeCAD	IronCAD
Free Free and open source, funded by donations and sponsorship.	Paid Commercial licences, with a trial and a student version.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Parametric: change a dimension and the model updates through its history Sketch constrained 2D geometry and build 3D objects on top of it	Drag-and-drop design from catalogs Hybrid direct and feature-based modelling
Workbenches vary a lot in polish and consistency CAD concepts plus FreeCAD’s own conventions make for a long learning curve	Commercial pricing through sales and resellers Several product tiers to choose between
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-2.1	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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