Autodesk Fusion AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Modelers

The best 3D Modeler alternative to Autodesk Fusion is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk Fusion and many of them are 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Modeler alternatives to Autodesk Fusion are FreeCAD, SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS and Onshape.

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  1. Blender icon
     1874 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.

    163 Blender alternatives

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    • Since 1994

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Steam
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  2. FreeCAD icon
     540 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.

    153 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Steam
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  3. SketchUp icon
     556 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.

    200 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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  4. SOLIDWORKS icon
     90 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.

    119 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
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  5. Onshape icon
     35 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.

    65 Onshape alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2015

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  6. OpenSCAD icon
     86 likes

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

    67 OpenSCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
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  7. 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.

    73 Autodesk Inventor alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
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  8. MeshLab icon
     52 likes

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

    28 MeshLab alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. Dune 3D icon
     17 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.

    70 Dune 3D alternatives

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    • Since 2024

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  10. CADAM icon
     6 likes

    The open source text to CAD web app.

    58 CADAM alternatives

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    • Since 2025

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. 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!

    85 Autodesk Tinkercad alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2013

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    • Online
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  12. OwlCAD icon
     5 likes

    Free browser-based parametric CAD for 3D printing. Model, repair and export print-ready STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB, STEP and DXF. No install, no account.

    30 OwlCAD alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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