Compare Autodesk Fusion and Tinkercad 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.0% 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 plansTinkercad
Star Rating
(115)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Autodesk Fusion excels in 3D/solid modeling tools, with a score of 9.2, while Tinkercad's score of 8.6 indicates it may not offer the same depth in modeling capabilities. Reviewers mention that Fusion's advanced features allow for more complex designs, making it a preferred choice for professional users.
- Reviewers mention that Tinkercad shines in ease of use, scoring 9.3 compared to Fusion's 8.5. Users on G2 appreciate Tinkercad's intuitive interface, which is particularly beneficial for beginners and educational purposes, allowing for quick learning and project execution.
- G2 users highlight that Autodesk Fusion's CAD-CAM compatibility is rated at 8.8, which is crucial for users needing seamless integration between design and manufacturing processes. In contrast, Tinkercad lacks this level of compatibility, making it less suitable for users focused on professional-grade production.
- Users say that Autodesk Fusion's rendering tools, with a score of 8.8, provide high-quality visualizations, which are essential for presenting designs to clients. Tinkercad's rendering tools, rated at 7.2, do not meet the same standards, leading to less impressive visual outputs.
- Reviewers mention that Tinkercad's cloud-based platform, rated at 9.5, offers excellent accessibility and collaboration features, making it ideal for teams working remotely. Autodesk Fusion, while also cloud-compatible, scores lower at 8.5, indicating it may not be as user-friendly for collaborative projects.
- Users report that Autodesk Fusion's quality of support, rated at 8.4, is slightly lower than Tinkercad's 8.7. Reviewers mention that Tinkercad's support resources are more readily available and easier to navigate, which can be a significant advantage for users needing assistance.
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.
Tinkercad
No pricing availableFree Trial
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
Tinkercad
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
424
8.6
88
Ease of Use
8.6
428
9.3
89
Ease of Setup
8.7
93
9.2
15
Ease of Admin
8.5
53
8.9
11
Quality of Support
8.4
371
8.8
70
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
9.4
8
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
420
9.2
86
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
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
Edit
8.3
83
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.8
81
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
75
Not enough data
7.8
81
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
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
9.4
37
8.7
97
7.2
24
8.7
139
9.4
33
File Editing
7.8
140
6.7
25
8.6
168
8.5
40
Software Integrations
7.8
124
6.6
26
9.1
162
8.8
36
Software Type
8.5
168
9.5
41
8.9
167
6.0
29
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
File Options
9.1
110
Not enough data
8.7
108
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
9.2
111
Not enough data
7.9
72
Not enough data
8.4
100
Not enough data
Tools
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
9.2
108
Not enough data
Design
8.8
110
Not enough data
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
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
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 Tinkercad are categorized as 3D Printing
Unique Categories
Autodesk Fusion is categorized as CAD Viewers, CAD Data Exchange, CAD Libraries, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Simulation & CAE, Sketching, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, PCB Design, and Simulation and Test Suite
Tinkercad is categorized as Other Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Fusion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tinkercad
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%
Education Management
10.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
9.3%
Higher Education
9.3%
Design
9.3%
E-Learning
8.3%
Other
53.7%
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...
Tinkercad
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Charlie B.
Verified User in Education Management
Tinkercad is very easy to use for my middle school students. Since they are just beginning CAD, this is a perfect product for them to get used to how CAD works. The tutorial is especially helpful for my students.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Its totally hosted on the cloud which is great, but also bad for areas with poor network.
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,...
Charlie B.
Verified User in Education Management
Tinkercad is very easy to use for my middle school students. Since they are just beginning CAD, this is a perfect product for them to get used to how CAD works. The tutorial is especially helpful for my students.
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...
Verified User in Higher Education
Its totally hosted on the cloud which is great, but also bad for areas with poor network.
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
What can Tinkercad be used for?
1 comment
SK
Tinkercad is an on-line 3D design design package, now owned by Autodesk and taking several features from Fusion360Read more
What programming language does Tinkercad use?
1 comment
SA
The word "better" is already in English. If you have a text in an unknown language that you would like translated, please provide it.Read more
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