BricsCAD Mechanical vs FreeCAD

BricsCAD Mechanical

7.5 #21 in 3D CAD software

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FreeCAD

8.3 #8 in 3D CAD software

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BricsCAD MechanicalFreeCAD
Free planNoNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid from€83.17/mo—
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, WindowsLinux, macOS, Windows
Free planNoYes
Modeling methodhybridParametric modeling
Assembly designYes—
Sheet-metal toolsYes—
Surface modelingYes—
Supported platformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Mac and Linux
File import and exportDWG, DXF, DWF/DWFx, STL, OBJ, DAE, STEP, IGES, ACIS SAT/SAB, CATIA, Parasolid, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, NX, Creo, JT, VDA-FS, XCGMSTEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others

Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, FreeCAD scores higher on our published basis.