FreeCAD vs KOMPAS-3D
| FreeCAD | KOMPAS-3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | parametric |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows 10/11 (x64); Linux distributions: Alt Workstation 11, RED OS 8.0, Astra Linux 1.8 |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | STEP, STL, JT, OBJ; direct import of UGS/NX, ProE/Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5, Solid Edge formats |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, FreeCAD scores higher on our published basis.