build123d vs FreeCAD
| build123d | FreeCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | Parametric modeling |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Cloud collaboration | No | — |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux (Python package) | Windows, Mac and Linux |
| File import and export | Import: STEP, STL, 3MF; export: BREP, DXF, glTF, OBJ, STL, STEP, SVG, 3MF | STEP, 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.