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FreeCAD vs Materializr: catalog facts
FreeCAD	Materializr
Free Free and open source, funded by donations and sponsorship.	Free Free and open source under the GPL, with no subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Parametric: change a dimension and the model updates through its history Sketch constrained 2D geometry and build 3D objects on top of it	Constraint-based sketching and real solid modeling Threads plus SVG and text engraving
Workbenches vary a lot in polish and consistency CAD concepts plus FreeCAD’s own conventions make for a long learning curve	Young project with no tagged GitHub releases Less capable than full professional CAD suites
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: LGPL-2.1	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	No account 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 October 2, 2026

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