The Best Autodesk Fusion AlternativesTop 3D Modelers & CAD Software like Autodesk Fusion

Autodesk Fusion is described as 'Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE platform with cloud-based modeling, simulation, and manufacturing tools plus collaborative features. Free licenses for students, hobbyists, and startups' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Autodesk Fusion for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best Autodesk Fusion alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Autodesk Fusion are FreeCAD, SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS and Onshape.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

     1747 likes

    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    140 Blender alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Alkemist
    Negative
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    Fusion is CAD, while Blender is 3D modeling

    Guest
    Negative
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    It's not the same goal. Autodesk is for engineering, blender is for animation/art. Both are great but they are not for the same job

    Guest
    Negative
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    Blender is not a CAO/CAD software

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    • This alternative is disputed. Blender is a legitimate Autodesk Fusion alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Autodesk Fusion.

    • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Autodesk Fusion.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedAutodesk Fusion is not according to our users
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    FreeCAD

     471 likes

    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    112 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about FreeCAD as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    It's the most similar to Fusion 360 while still being free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    FreeCad has been my go to since I left school, and the free student demo of solid works, as there are many packages you can add on to make it more customization. In my opinion, FreeCAD vs Solidworks is like Windows vs Linux, SW polished early with money, but given time, FreeCAD can find a huge market and be a serious competitor.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    6

    Uses constrain sketch design and is a quite different interface from Fusion 360, but the essential core is pretty similar and an excellent alternative especially for linux users that don't want to mess with wine.

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    • Most users think FreeCAD is a great Autodesk Fusion alternative.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

     555 likes

    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    165 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about SketchUp as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
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    Sketchup is not a parametric Cad Software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    Does not function in the same way as fusion 360

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. SketchUp is a legitimate Autodesk Fusion alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Autodesk Fusion.

    • SketchUp is the most popular commercial alternative to Autodesk Fusion.

    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
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  6. SOLIDWORKS icon

    SOLIDWORKS

     88 likes

    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    102 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Onshape

     31 likes

    Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit.

    42 Onshape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Onshape as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
    Positive
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    I mean, it is an industry tool with practically no system requirements and powerful tools and a quick workflow compared to Fusion with a more useful free tier.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    manuke
    Positive
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    works in browser, so cross-platform. very fast and doest require strange subscription models.

    Alnis Smidchens
    Positive
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    Cloud-based, better performance, more powerful modeling tools, efficient collaboration and data management, and better cross-platform compatibility.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Onshape is a great Autodesk Fusion alternative.

    • Onshape is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Autodesk Fusion.

    • Onshape is Free Personal and ProprietaryAutodesk Fusion is also Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Onshape is CustomizableAutodesk Fusion is not according to our users
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    OpenSCAD

     83 likes

    OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and MacOS.

    50 OpenSCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
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    Comments about OpenSCAD as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
    Negative
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    Because fusion is gui/wysiwyg based, openscad is writing commands based.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • OpenSCAD is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • OpenSCAD is LightweightAutodesk Fusion is not according to our users
  10. Autodesk Inventor icon

    Autodesk Inventor

     22 likes

    Software for 3D mechanical design, simulation, and visualization. Provides parametric, direct, and freeform design options, along with integrated simulation, CAM tools, and advanced rendering up to 16K resolution. Features include section views and customizable rendering environments.

    60 Autodesk Inventor alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Comments about Autodesk Inventor as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Inventor is mainly the more professional version of Fusion 360, but its a lot more expensive

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Autodesk Inventor is a great Autodesk Fusion alternative.

    • Autodesk Inventor is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  11. Dune 3D icon

    Dune 3D

     16 likes

    Dune 3D operates as a parametric 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It provides users with the capability to sketch and constrain both in 2D and 3D dimensions. Furthermore, it allows for the addition of chamfers and fillets to designs.

    58 Dune 3D alternatives

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    • Flathub
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    Comments about Dune 3D as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
    Positive
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    Linux support, opensourced

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Dune 3D is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Dune 3D is LightweightAutodesk Fusion is not according to our users
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    MeshLab

     50 likes

    System for processing and editing 3D triangular meshes, provides a set of tools for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering, texturing and converting meshes.

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    Siemens NX

     3 likes

    Siemens NX software is an integrated product design, engineering and manufacturing solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently.

    20 Siemens NX alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    BRL-CAD

     57 likes

    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
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  15. Autodesk Tinkercad icon

    Autodesk Tinkercad

     26 likes

    Tinkercad is a super easy-to-use, browser based 3D design tool. With Tinkercad you can create 3D printable items: toys to play with, decoration to light up your home or jewelry to express yourself. You dream it, you can make it!

    71 Autodesk Tinkercad alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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