FreeCAD vs Fusion with PowerShape
| FreeCAD | Fusion with PowerShape | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | hybrid |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows 10 and Windows 11 |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | Import: PSModel, DWG, DXF, CATIA, Creo, IGES, Inventor, Parasolid, PLY, Rhino, SolidWorks, STEP, OBJ, STL, 3MF, and others. Export: DGK, DDX, Rhino, ACIS, PDF, FBX, DWG, DXF, IGES, Parasolid, STEP, STL, 3MF, OBJ, and others. |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, FreeCAD scores higher on our published basis.