FreeCAD
FreeCAD is a free, open-source CAD and 3D modelling app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Official source code of FreeCAD, a free and opensource multiplatform 3D parametric modeler. It has 34,016 GitHub stars and is released under the LGPL-2.1 license, and people use it instead of AutoCAD and Fusion 360.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- CAD & 3D modelling
- Actively maintained
About FreeCAD
Precompiled packages for stable releases are available for Windows, macOS and Linux on the latest releases page. On most Linux distributions, FreeCAD is also directly installable from the software center application.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use FreeCAD instead of.
- AutoCAD
- Fusion 360
- SolidWorks
- Revit
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What is FreeCAD?
FreeCAD is a free, open-source CAD and 3D modelling app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Official source code of FreeCAD, a free and opensource multiplatform 3D parametric modeler. It has 34,016 GitHub stars and is released under the LGPL-2.1 license, and people use it instead of AutoCAD and Fusion 360.
Is FreeCAD free and open source?
Yes. FreeCAD's source code is public on GitHub under the LGPL-2.1 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install FreeCAD?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: 1.1.4) or the project website.
Can FreeCAD replace AutoCAD?
FreeCAD is commonly used as a free alternative to AutoCAD, Fusion 360, SolidWorks and Revit. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.