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Open-source engineering CAD solution that helps architects create and modify designs of multiple objects for generating production-ready drawings. Designers can use FreeCAD to adjust the dimensions of a product and sketch geometry-constrained 2D shapes and drive formula-based models using an integrated spreadsheet. Using its technical drawing module, team members can generate 2D views of 3D models, perform graphical modification operations, and save files in SVG or PDF formats.
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(142 reviews)
Pros: Claerly It's a simply and easy Viewer software, and you can read a lot of different cad file type.
Cons: The possibility of creation are really like a CAD software are pretty bad.
Steven R. · Project Responsible · Automotive · January 24, 2025
Ho inizato ad usarlo dalla versione 0.16 e dalla 0.19 lo uso anche professionalmente nella progettazione architettonica e BIM.
Pros: Estremamente versatile e adatto a progettazione BIM, CAD, FEM, 3D, ecc. con la possibilità di creare rendering e tavole. Con gli addons e con le macro, si possono espandere le possibilità e velocizzare il lavoro.
Cons: Ci vuole un po' di tempo per imparare ad usarlo professionalmente, ma la vasta community fa un ottimo lavoro di aiuto e assistenza.
Francesco R. · Geometra · Architecture & Planning · December 19, 2024
Pros: -Open source -Easy to use -Many different workbenches -Many file formats supported -Preferred to Solidworks
| Category | Page | Rank | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | 1 | 2 | - |
| 3D CAD | 1 | 16 |
Domain confidence 99%
Cons: -Near no customer service and sometimes sub-par tutorials -Getting the right install location can be difficult -Some operations fail unexpectedly -Hard to use with sheet metal fabricated parts
Gregory H. · Greggles · Consumer Electronics · July 19, 2024
I have spent three days making a simple profile that would take two minutes in an ordinary cad software. There are no snap functions and for example putting in a simple dimension could take 20 attempts. I have wasted enough time with Freecad.
Pros: That it is free. In theory it is easy to use.
Cons: Snap function work very bad, dimensioning won't work and things go into error what ever you try to do.
Jan M. · CO · Consumer Goods · January 26, 2024
Pros: I think some Pros could be: supports the creation of 3D parametric components, which is essential for designing complex objects and assemblies; is available on multiple platforms; is designed to be modular and extensible
Cons: Some Cons: has a learning curve, especially for users new to parametric 3D modeling. The interface may not be as intuitive for beginners; some users have reported stability issues, such as occasional crashes; some specific workbenches in FreeCAD may not be as actively developed or as feature-rich as others
Francesco F. · Engineer · Information Technology and Services · November 28, 2023
I used the software to do some tests and to show 3D modeling to students
Pros: the strength of the program is the free license. With this premise everything is given away. It also works well and interesting projects can also be created
Cons: it is not comparable to high-end programs, on a professional level it is not yet usable
Anonymous User · Ingegnere · Mechanical or Industrial Engineering · October 30, 2023
Freecad provides an easy method to develop rocket components. This allows students the opportunity to use a parametric 3d modeler to model 3d components that they can then print on a 3d printer and finally actually see their rockets "Blast Off!' It works well for our use at the library and could be useful for many hobbiest projects. It is probably not quite ready for most production work, but that could change soon one the topological naming issue is resolved.
Pros: I use freecad to design high power rockets. I also teach it to our STEAM club students at our local library. It is a great exposure for them to using a parametric 3D modeler and with addons provides a simple way to develop rocket components (e.g., nosecone, fin-can, etc.)
Cons: Freecad has one major bug that needs to be fixed before I can generally recommend it. That is the infamous "topological naming problem". This issue is not unique to Freecad. Most parametric modelers have to deal with this issue in some way. In a nutshell, when you add, remove or slice sections of a model that has other sketches extruded from it, then all the surfaces get renamed. This causes the point of attachment of new sketches to be changed, so an extrusion may suddenly come out from the side instead of the top of the model. The Freecad development team is working on this issue, but as an open-source project developed primarily by volunteers progress is slow. Development work on this problem has recently picked up though. Once this is solved, I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone need a parametric 3d modeler.
James G. · Library Tech · Libraries · October 18, 2023
Pour certaine entreprise le cout financier et importants c'est bien qu'il y aient des logiciels libres
Pros: Tous les ateliers sont faciles à prendre en mains
Cons: Quelques ateliers sont à améliorer par la communautée
Dominique T. · Recherche · Think Tanks · October 1, 2023
Pros: It’s free and a lot of information on internet
Cons: There is a lot of tool but to understand how they works is so Much time
Jérémy D. · Trainer · Industrial Automation · June 10, 2023
Pros: The software interface is simple and easy to use. Very convenient for quick CAD design with a very quick learning curve. Free and powerful tool.
Cons: It is clear that this software is inferior compared to other more fancy paid options but it gets the job done. The graphs are simple and not that high quality. It may not be the best option for more complex projects.
Felipe M. · Research Associate · Education Management · April 20, 2023
Analizzare i 3D per fare delle valutazioni importanti nel mio lavoro quotidiano
Pros: Utilizzo per analizzare i file 3D .step.
Cons: Non è di facilissima intuizione, potrebbe essere modificata l'interfaccia per aiutare gli utilizzatori
Francesco M. · Impiegato · Railroad Manufacture · February 24, 2023
Mi experiencia es muy buena en general, sobre todo cubre todas mis necesidades en forma sencilla y efectiva.
Pros: Primeramente que es una herramienta gratuita y de código abierto, permite incorporar plug ing realizados por terceros. Fácilidad para el manejo de herramientas 3D.
Cons: Su interfase es muy básica, podría mejorar en sus represtentaciones 3d y también a la hora de imprimir.
Lourdes G. · Asistente Al Cliente · Design · February 22, 2023
I have been a designer for more than 20 years know and I am using at work NX, Creo and Catia for ICE development and now battery systems. I think FreeCAD is getting there and I really like it. Designing is similar to the packages above: datums, sketches, extrudes, revolves, rounds etc. I don't think I would be able to design a cylinder head with it (all drafts etc) without having major problems, but it is getting better and better. I am using FreeCAD at home for designing stuff for my 3D printer and that really rocks. Please support the FreeCAD team. They deserve it!!!
Pros: Easy to learn, similar to other main design software like Creo, NX or Catia.
Cons: It is still being developed. Not all the functionality you're used to designing with other software is already implemented.
Jeroen R. · Design Engineer · Automotive · February 8, 2023
I have used FreeCAD as an hobbyist who has no availability for payed cad softwares, to produce models that I later 3D print. The biggest pro of this software is the number of features implemented and totally free, which makes it the best unrestrained free option for who requires a CAD or a FEM software but cannot pay for it, but unlike another 3D software, Blender, that despite being open source got highly user friendly, FreeCAD feels still quite hard to use, due to a not so agile workflow and some bugs that are still to be fixed. Right now, I feel it is one of the most valid alternatives, especially after Fusion 360 introduced limitations on the numbe of components that can be worked with for free. However, if some of the issues will not be solved and another more user friendly alternative will be present on the market, I feel like it will be abandoned quickly. However, depsite the difficulties in 3D modeling, the FEM part is more straightforward to use and allows to obtain interesting results.
Pros: FreeCAD, as the name suggests, is free and considering alternatives on the market available for free right now, this is the only CAD with so many functionalities, which I consider another great advantage. The possibility of having a parametric CAD together with FEM analysis are great.
Cons: It is really complex to use, very little user friendly and the documentation is most of the time not that helpful. I have experienced some bugs with elementary features as well, making modeling even simple parts very tiring
Luca S. · Mechanical engineer · Mechanical or Industrial Engineering · January 29, 2023
I tried it for a time as an alternative but I had go back to Autocad as it was more widely used in architectural industry.
Pros: First it is free and you can do almost everything in it that you can do in Autocad. Its a got a nice supportive community to clear doubts and there are plethora of tutorials.
Cons: As its not an industry standard you will have to adapt to other software over time and if you are going to work professionally then also you will have to switch to an other software.
Vikash K. · Architect · Architecture & Planning · January 25, 2023
I use freecad to model my complex mechanical component parts, and 3d print them.
Pros: The 3d design/ modelling is quite exciting. Freecad is easy to use. And it integrates well
Cons: They use different (but similar) names than what I am used to in their 3d comands but I could understand them right away. And they are all working fine.
Anonymous User · Ceo · Mechanical or Industrial Engineering · January 12, 2023
Pros: Coming from a paid win software, this was the first linux alternative I tried. There was no big deal in getting familiar to the tool layout. Great simulation tools, similar workflow to other CAD.
Cons: Nothing to say here. It is a very capable software that I use.
Thomas M. · engineer · Design · January 2, 2023
Hice algunos diseños mecánicos en 3D que me encargaron
Pros: Fue sencillo aprender a usarlo, unos tutoriales de YouTube y ya estaba diseñando elementos en 3D.
Cons: Es facil de utilizar aunque se nota carencia en algunas funciones.
Anonymous User · Estudiante · Design · December 22, 2022
Pros: I really enjoy using FreeCAD. It's a great piece of software that allows me to create detailed 3D models with precision and ease. I love that it's open-source, which means that it's constantly being updated and improved by a dedicated community of users.
Cons: One thing I dislike about FreeCAD is that it can be a bit slow at times. When working with large models or assemblies, it can take a while for the software to respond to my commands, which can be frustrating. I also find that the rendering can be slow, which can make it difficult to visualize my designs in real-time.Another thing I don't like about FreeCAD is that it can be a bit buggy. I've experienced occasional crashes and other issues that can be frustrating. While these issues are not common, they can be disruptive when they do occur.
Anonymous User · R&D engineer · Information Technology and Services · December 9, 2022
Pros: Que se trata de una herramienta libre con muchas funciones.
Cons: Es bastante complejo de aprender a utilizar.
Anonymous User · Ingeniero electrónico · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · November 14, 2022
Excelent my students are learning the basic features of 3D Drawing and modeling without AutoCad use
Pros: The price is so easy and you can use all the Features in the software for a Basic Draw
Cons: The simulations are not always allowed in all the computers I think that is something to improve
Alejandro Javier A. · Enginineer · Construction · November 13, 2022
I usually work with non-very complicated designs and I am used to created them from the typical 2D sketches, but I can highlight some features I like and the ones that helped me more: it is possible to import an STL file (a mesh) and convert it to a solid, which you can work with later (very useful if you want to modify any design found on the Internet); there are many plugins that help to improve FreeCAD, i.e. I use KiCadStepUp tool to import a KiCad PCB easily and be able to see the entire design with it's electronic part, which includes every electronic component.
Pros: This is a good software for 3D design. It is for free and there is a great community that can give support to you, with a lot of tutorials in Youtube. Since I am a contributor of other free and open software like KiCad, it's great to have a 3D design tool like FreeCAD. Also it has many integrated tools to work with 3D and 2D designs, you can review models, import many file formats and convert some meshes like STL to a solid.
Cons: FreeCAD has some bugs and some of the functionality is not very intuitive. From my point of view, the bugs are its worst disadvantage and some of them are the next ones: the third-party components are sometimes not imported properly, that could be because the design is broken, but I experimented it several times, so I suppose there is some bug or incompatibility; the mesh-to-solid conversion sometimes fails; when you are designing a 3D part that has some features like chamfers or edge roundings, if you changes the previous steps and it makes the number of faces varies, the part will break down, so its important to keep this bug in mind and do those conflictive features in the last steps of the part design.
Rubén E. · Hardware Engineer · Design · October 24, 2022
When I started 3D printing, I needed software to get started. So I discovered freecad which helped me to realize my very first markets.
Pros: I like the simplicity of his workshop Parts . Which thanks to known shapes allow to realize new shapes.
Cons: What I hate the most are the bugs of this software, usually it leads to start the design from scratch.
Anonymous User · Freecad, 3D drawing for beginners. · Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · October 16, 2022
Anche se il mio core business non è quello di disegnare parti in 3D l' essere autonomi in questa attività accorcia i tempi tra l' idea di cosa si vuole realizzare e la realizzazione fisica da parte dell' officina meccanica o di chi si prende il carico la costruzione delle parti
Pros: Questo software permette di disegnare particolari in 3D da diversi angoli di proiezione rendendo molto immediato il dimensionamento dei vari particolari Molto utile è la possibilità di esportare il disegno in vari formati 2D es. DXF oppure 3D es. STL per utilizzo in altri programmi oppure direttamente in sistemi di stampa 3D
Cons: Le varie revisioni del software prevedono delle modifiche che richiedono un po di tempo per abituarsi alle diverse modalità di utilizzo
Sergio A. · Process Engineer · Consumer Electronics · September 28, 2022
J'ai peut etre passé une semaine à comprendre comment réaliser proprement mes 3D. Je pense ne pas être venu à bout de toutes les fonctionnalités, mais pour ce qui m'est utile, je peux réaliser assez rapidement et facilement ce que je veux maintenant, et gratuitement ! Je l'aime beaucoup et le recommande.
Pros: Il est complet, gratuit et une communauté permet d'avoir le support nécessaire aux question qu'on peut se poser. Ce n'est pas Soliworks non plus, mais le rapport qualité prix est sans correspondance.
Cons: La prise en main au début est très lourde. Et des fois, il y a des problèmes de conceptions qui ne sont pas clairement expliqués. Il faut chercher pour savoir ce qui en est à l'origine. Enfin, si vous placer un chanfrein, et que vous modifiez des calcul précédent, il se peut que le chanfrein disparassi et aille se placer ailleurs... Alors oui je comprends que les calculs "font que"... mais ça aurait été chouette qu'il le comprennen seul ou au pire, propose la vérification des chanfrein. Car quand il ne se montrent pas, on ne peut pas les sélectionner et du coup on ne peut pas les enlever.
Aurélien D. · Trainer · Industrial Automation · September 18, 2022
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