FreeCAD vs IRONCAD
| FreeCAD | IRONCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 desktop |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | ACIS SAT, Parasolid X_T, STEP, IGES, Catia V4, 3D Studio, STL, DXF, OBJ, POV-Ray, Raw Triangles, VRML, HSF, 3D PDF; additional translators for CATIA V5, Creo, UG/NX, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, JT, Inventor, IFC |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
| Cloud collaboration | — | No |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, FreeCAD scores higher on our published basis.