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FreeCAD vs VariCAD: catalog facts
FreeCAD	VariCAD
Free Free and open source, funded by donations and sponsorship.	Paid Paid license with all features included, plus a 30-day free trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Linux
Parametric: change a dimension and the model updates through its history Sketch constrained 2D geometry and build 3D objects on top of it	Runs on Linux as well as Windows 3D modeling and 2D drawing in one program
Workbenches vary a lot in polish and consistency CAD concepts plus FreeCAD’s own conventions make for a long learning curve	Paid software after the 30-day trial No macOS version mentioned
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	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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