FreeCAD vs ViaCAD 17 2D/3D
| FreeCAD | ViaCAD 17 2D/3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | hybrid |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows, macOS |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | DXF/DWG, STL, SVG, 3MF, VRML 2.0, OBJ, Adobe Illustrator, PDF, SketchUp, Collada DAE, ACIS SAT/SAB |
| Assembly design | — | No |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | No |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, FreeCAD scores higher on our published basis.