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MaterializrAutodesk Fusion 360

Best for: Makers who want parametric CAD for 3D printed parts without a steep learning curve

Best for: Cloud-connected parametric CAD, CAM, and CAE platform with a free personal tier

Free

Free and open source under the GPL, with no subscription.

 Free + paid options

Free tier for personal use, with paid subscriptions for commercial use and advanced features.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS
  • Constraint-based sketching and real solid modeling
  • Threads plus SVG and text engraving
All 4 strengths
  • Constraint-based sketching and real solid modeling
  • Threads plus SVG and text engraving
  • STL and STEP export
  • Runs on phones, tablets and desktops
  • Combines CAD, CAM, and simulation in one subscription instead of separate tools
  • Free personal-use tier makes it accessible to hobbyists and makers
  • Young project with no tagged GitHub releases
  • Less capable than full professional CAD suites
All 3 limitations
  • Young project with no tagged GitHub releases
  • Less capable than full professional CAD suites
  • Largely AI-generated code, by the project's own account
  • Cloud-connected design means an internet connection is effectively required for full functionality
  • Free tier has feature and project-count limits compared to paid subscriptions
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources

Catalog checked October 2, 2026
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Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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