OpenSCAD
OpenSCAD is a free, open-source CAD and 3D modelling app for Windows, macOS and Linux. OpenSCAD - The Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller. It has 10,533 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of Fusion 360.
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About OpenSCAD
OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and macOS.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use OpenSCAD instead of.
- Fusion 360
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Is OpenSCAD free and open source?
Yes. OpenSCAD's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install OpenSCAD?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: openscad-2021.01) or the project website.
Can OpenSCAD replace Fusion 360?
OpenSCAD is commonly used as a free alternative to Fusion 360. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.