FreeCAD
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A parametric 3D modeller built around a history tree, so you can go back to any step of the design and change a dimension without rebuilding the model. It is divided into separate workbenches — solid modelling, 2D drafting, finite element analysis, architecture and BIM — so the same file serves both design and checking. Files are saved in an open format, and STEP, IGES, DXF and STL import and export are supported. It suits students who want to learn parametric modelling without a commercial licence, and engineers who need a tool that stays free even on paid work.
Ratings & Reviews
| Licence type | Completely Free, Open Source |
|---|---|
| Licence terms | Open-source licence. Free for any purpose including commercial work, with no time limit, no registration and no licence key. |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Engineering field | Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Tool type | CAD & Drafting |
| Vendor site | www.freecad.org |
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Last verified: 2026-09-02
