Compare Autodesk Fusion and FreeCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
No pricing available
Autodesk Fusion
Star Rating
(493)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansFreeCAD
Star Rating
(58)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Autodesk Fusion excels in CAD-CAM compatibility with a score of 8.8, making it easier to transition designs from CAD to CAM processes. In contrast, FreeCAD, while functional, received a lower score of 8.1 in this area, indicating potential challenges in seamless integration.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion's modeling tools are highly rated at 9.2, providing a robust environment for 3D/solid modeling. FreeCAD, however, scored 7.8, which suggests that users may find its modeling capabilities less intuitive or powerful.
- G2 users highlight Autodesk Fusion's ease of use with a score of 8.5, which is significantly higher than FreeCAD's 7.8. This difference suggests that users may find Autodesk Fusion more user-friendly, especially for those new to CAD software.
- Users on G2 report that Autodesk Fusion's rendering tools are rated at 8.8, allowing for high-quality visualizations, while FreeCAD's rendering tools only received a score of 7.5, indicating that users may be less satisfied with the visual output quality.
- Reviewers mention that Autodesk Fusion's support quality is rated at 8.4, which is better than FreeCAD's 8.0. This suggests that users may have a more positive experience when seeking help or guidance with Autodesk Fusion.
- Users say that Autodesk Fusion's cloud-based platform, rated at 8.5, offers flexibility and accessibility, while FreeCAD, being a downloadable application with a score of 8.9, may limit users who prefer cloud solutions for collaboration and remote access.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing Extension - Subscription
$1,465.00
1 Subscription Per Year
Unlock advanced CAM capabilities, including 4- and 5-axis simultaneous machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.
- Automate manufacturing workflows: remove repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and shorten the time to go from design to manufactured parts.
- Advanced tools to make better use of your machines, improve the quality and consistency of production, and increase profit margins.
FreeCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
FreeCAD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
424
8.4
42
Ease of Use
8.6
428
7.8
43
Ease of Setup
8.7
93
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
53
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
371
8.0
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
420
8.1
42
Features by Category
CAD to CAM
8.9
143
Not enough data
8.8
131
Not enough data
8.8
138
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
8.4
124
Not enough data
Machining
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.7
128
Not enough data
8.7
131
Not enough data
Design
9.0
85
8.4
23
9.2
85
8.1
25
9.0
85
8.0
23
8.6
83
7.5
21
Edit
8.3
83
8.3
23
8.6
81
7.2
21
8.8
81
8.0
23
8.7
76
7.5
23
Collaboration
7.9
75
8.2
20
7.8
81
7.7
22
8.2
79
8.2
21
Library
9.1
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
CAD
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
Logistics
8.5
24
Not enough data
File Support
9.0
172
Not enough data
8.7
97
Not enough data
8.7
139
Not enough data
File Editing
7.8
140
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Software Integrations
7.8
124
Not enough data
9.1
162
Not enough data
Software Type
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.9
167
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
File Options
9.1
110
8.3
19
8.7
108
8.4
19
8.3
104
8.1
18
9.2
111
7.9
18
7.9
72
6.9
14
8.4
100
7.9
18
Tools
8.3
111
7.3
19
8.8
108
7.5
19
9.2
108
7.8
19
Design
8.8
110
8.0
19
Design
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
33
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
Library
8.3
30
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
Design
9.1
114
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
Tools
7.2
61
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.1
71
Not enough data
Work
8.0
64
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
Environment
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
9.0
100
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Fusion and FreeCAD are categorized as CAD Viewers, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Autodesk Fusion is categorized as 3D Printing, CAD Data Exchange, CAD Libraries, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, PCB Design, and Simulation and Test Suite
FreeCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FreeCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.2%
Design
14.3%
Automotive
8.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
52.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.1%
Design
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Industrial Automation
7.5%
Machinery
5.7%
Other
49.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk Fusion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Juan M.
Verified User in Medical Devices
The best quality of Autodesk Fusion 360 is its intuitive and user-friendly interface, combined with its powerful capabilities. From sketching designs to building various types of objects, and working seamlessly with meshes, surfaces, solids, and components,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
FreeCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pawankumar G.
Verified User in Industrial Automation
We are using FreeCAD from many years for fulfilling our Industrial Design and research requirment. Specially Robotic control API we use for Robot Simulation, which is quite impressive. Here, Python API is excellent.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Francesco S.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
FreeCAD is still under development, and its learning curve is rather steep at the moment. The interface needs some refinement, and could puzzle the new user. Also some import filter do not work as expected.
Juan M.
Verified User in Medical Devices
The best quality of Autodesk Fusion 360 is its intuitive and user-friendly interface, combined with its powerful capabilities. From sketching designs to building various types of objects, and working seamlessly with meshes, surfaces, solids, and components,...
Pawankumar G.
Verified User in Industrial Automation
We are using FreeCAD from many years for fulfilling our Industrial Design and research requirment. Specially Robotic control API we use for Robot Simulation, which is quite impressive. Here, Python API is excellent.
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
Francesco S.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
FreeCAD is still under development, and its learning curve is rather steep at the moment. The interface needs some refinement, and could puzzle the new user. Also some import filter do not work as expected.
Discussions
What do I need to run Fusion 360?
2 comments
KZ
If this helps, below is listed what I'm currently running. I have no trouble with my computer not keeping up. The only occasional issue is with a large file...Read more
Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?
2 comments
KZ
I don't find that I need them. I've used some of the credits I have for cloud simulation computing, but it's just as easy to run a simulation using local...Read more
Can I request a demo of Fusion 360?
1 comment
Official Response from Autodesk Fusion
Yes, please call us at: 1-833-843-3437 to schedule a time with a representativeRead more
CAD Services That Will Bring You to the Future – Cadsourcing
1 comment
WH
I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that request.Read more
Does anybody have any experience with the FEA module in FreeCad?
1 comment
JB
The FEA module is quite usable in its current state. You should be able to do the tasks you mentioned. Follow the wiki and tutorials first to get the hang of...Read more
FREECAD FOR PROFESSIONAL
1 comment
AJ
hi.
i just want to know that can i use FreeCAD for professional uses for free or it is open for practice/student only
Read more
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