FreeCAD vs MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)

FreeCAD

8.3 #8 in 3D CAD software

About FreeCAD

MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)

5.5 #67 in 3D CAD software

About MEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)
FreeCADMEDUSA4 (now M4 DRAFTING)
Free planNoNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid from——
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, WindowsWindows
Free planYesYes
Modeling methodParametric modelingparametric
Supported platformsWindows, Mac and LinuxWindows 10, Windows 11
File import and exportSTEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many othersDWG, DXF, DGN (import only), STEP, IGES, VRML, VDA, STL; PDF export
Sheet-metal tools—Yes

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