FreeCAD - The Open-Source Inventor/Solidworks alternative

FreeCAD is a free and open source parametric design software.

FreeCAD Screenshot Pros:

  • Very capable CAD package
  • Exports and imports all of the major formats
  • Runs in VirtualBox really well (Both Linux and Windows)

Cons:

  • Needs some getting used to.
  • Can be a little unpredictable at times

Engineer Suku’s Awards:

  • Excellent Design Software (Nominated)
  • Great Open-Source Effort (Won)
Written on September 30, 2018