SelfCAD vs FreeCAD: catalog facts
 SelfCAD |  FreeCAD |
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Freemium Free tier available, with paid plans for additional features. |
Free Free and open source, funded by donations and sponsorship. |
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Web |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Combines modeling and slicing in one browser tool, avoiding an extra app for print prep
- Freemium access makes it easy to try before committing to a paid plan
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- Parametric: change a dimension and the model updates through its history
- Sketch constrained 2D geometry and build 3D objects on top of it
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- Built-in slicer is unlikely to match the tuning depth of dedicated slicers like Cura or PrusaSlicer
- Browser-based tool means performance depends on the device and browser used
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- Workbenches vary a lot in polish and consistency
- CAD concepts plus FreeCAD’s own conventions make for a long learning curve
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Web application |
Downloadable app |
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Closed source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: LGPL-2.1 |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 22, 2026 | Checked September 20, 2026 |
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