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FreeCAD vs Zoo Design Studio: catalog facts
FreeCADZoo Design Studio
Free

Free and open source, funded by donations and sponsorship.

Freemium

Free to download, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
  • 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 macOS, Windows and Linux plus a browser build
  • Built-in AI agent for designing and iterating parts
  • Workbenches vary a lot in polish and consistency
  • CAD concepts plus FreeCAD’s own conventions make for a long learning curve
  • Browser version is a test build
  • Younger than established CAD packages
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
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

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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