Open-source parametric 3D modeling for mechanical design, architecture (BIM) and 3D printing. Version 1.0, released in late 2024, is much more stable.
Open sourceTechnical setup
AutoCAD
SketchUpCode activity
- Stars
- 35,243
- Forks
- 6,365
- Open issues & PRs
- 4,039
- Last commit
- today
- Latest release
- 1 month ago
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- LGPL-2.0+
- Written in
- C++PythonCCMake
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- Ease of use
- Technical setup
Pros
- Parametric modeling, 2D drawings generated from 3D models
- BIM tools for architecture, STL export for 3D printing
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Opening .dwg requires the free ODA File Converter
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How is the 85/100 "Health" score calculated?
Dorabot computes it weekly from public GitHub data; it is not a review of software quality: 40 points for code freshness (a commit in the last 30 days earns full points), 25 points for popularity by stars, 20 points for a recent release, 15 points for the ratio of open issues to stars. 80+ is Good, 60–79 Fair, below 60 Weak.
FAQ
Is FreeCAD free?
Yes. FreeCAD is open source (LGPL-2.0+ license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does FreeCAD run on?
FreeCAD is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What can I use FreeCAD instead of?
FreeCAD is a free alternative to AutoCAD and SketchUp.
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