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Indie alternatives to Fusion 360
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Fusion 360 does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeCAD | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Onshape | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shapr3D | Free plan | – | – | iOS, Mac, Windows |
| Plasticity | Paid | – | – | Windows, Mac, Linux |
The alternatives
4. Plasticity
3D CAD modeling for concept artists and designers
A NURBS-based 3D modeling app with an artist-friendly interface, aimed at hard-surface and industrial design.
Paid · Windows, Mac, Linux · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Fusion 360?
Yes. 3 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: FreeCAD, Onshape and Shapr3D.
Is there an open-source alternative to Fusion 360?
FreeCAD is open source.
Which Fusion 360 alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: FreeCAD, Shapr3D and Plasticity. On Windows: FreeCAD, Shapr3D and Plasticity. On Linux: FreeCAD and Plasticity. On iPhone and iPad: Onshape and Shapr3D. On Android: Onshape. On the web: Onshape.
What makes these alternatives to Fusion 360 “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Fusion 360.
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