FreeCAD

FreeCAD

5.0 out of 5 stars
Inventor

Inventor

Autodesk
FreeCAD Inventor

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FreeCAD:

About

FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size. Parametric modeling allows you to easily modify your design by going back into your model history and changing its parameters. FreeCAD allows you to sketch geometry constrained 2D shapes and use them as a base to build other objects. It contains many components to adjust dimensions or extract design details from 3D models to create high quality production ready drawings. FreeCAD is a multiplatfom (Windows, Mac and Linux), highly customizable and extensible software. It reads and writes to many open file formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others, making it possible to seamlessly integrate it into your workflow. FreeCAD is designed to fit a wide range of uses including product design, mechanical engineering and architecture. Whether you are a hobbyist, a programmer, an experienced CAD user, a student or a teacher, you will feel right at home with FreeCAD.
Inventor:

About

Professional-grade 3D CAD software for product design and engineering. Inventor® CAD software provides professional-grade 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation tools. Work efficiently with a powerful blend of parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based design capabilities. Work with anyone, anywhere no matter what CAD software they use. Use cloud-based design reviews to collect feedback from key stakeholders wherever they are. Follow the entire product development lifecycle with one data model. Design efficiently using specialized tools for sheet metal, frame design, and tube and pipe. Enable design, documentation, and process automation powered by iLogic. Access Inventor API to create your own add-ins. Go further by investigating Forge Design Automation API for running your job processes in the cloud.
FreeCAD:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Inventor:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
FreeCAD:

Audience

Engineering Professionals in search of a professional 3D parametric modeler software solution for their models
Inventor:

Audience

Product designers and engineers looking for a 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation tool
FreeCAD:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Inventor:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
FreeCAD:

API

Offers API Supported
Inventor:

API

Offers API Supported
FreeCAD:

Screenshots and Videos

Inventor:

Screenshots and Videos

FreeCAD:

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Inventor:

Pricing

$2,190 per year
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
FreeCAD:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
Inventor:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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FreeCAD:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It works very well. It has a somewhat steep learning curve which is less if you come to it fresh. It is a very, very good program. I've used the other big 3, and this is very, very comparable. I highly recommend it.

Cons

  • Nothing comes to mind.
FreeCAD:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
Inventor:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
FreeCAD:

Company Information

FreeCAD
Founded: 2011
sourceforge.net/projects/free-cad/
Inventor:

Company Information

Autodesk
Founded: 1982
United States
www.autodesk.com/products/inventor/overview
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FreeCAD:

Categories

3D Viewers Supported
CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported
Engineering Supported
Product Design Supported
Inventor:

Categories

CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported
Engineering Supported
Fashion Design Supported
Industrial Design Supported
Product Design Supported
Surface Modeling Supported
FreeCAD:

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling Not Supported
2D Drawing Supported
3-Axis Milling Not Supported
3D Modeling Supported
4-Axis Milling Not Supported
5-Axis Milling Not Supported
Civil Supported
Collaboration Supported
Database Connectivity Not Supported
Design Analysis Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Supported
Electrical Supported
Hole Making Not Supported
Mechanical Supported
Mechatronics Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Simulate Cycles Not Supported
Spiral Output Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported
User Defined Cycles Not Supported

Engineering Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
Chemical Engineering Not Supported
Civil Engineering Not Supported
Collaboration Supported
Design Analysis Not Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Supported
Electrical Engineering Not Supported
Mechanical Engineering Supported
Mechatronics Not Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported
FreeCAD:

Integrations

SprutCAM X Supported
3Dfindit Not Supported
Aletiq Not Supported
AutoCAD Electrical Not Supported
Autodesk Viewer Not Supported
CADbro Not Supported
Delcam Exchange Not Supported
Diabatix ColdStream Not Supported
ElectricalOm Not Supported
Emulate3D Not Supported
EnSuite ReVue Not Supported
ImageSite Not Supported
Isle Supported
Lattice Technology Not Supported
MeshCAM Supported
Open IFC Viewer Not Supported
SolidView Not Supported
Synode Not Supported
Woodwork for Inventor Not Supported
hyperMILL Not Supported
Inventor:

Integrations

SprutCAM X Supported
3Dfindit Supported
Aletiq Supported
AutoCAD Electrical Supported
Autodesk Viewer Supported
CADbro Supported
Delcam Exchange Supported
Diabatix ColdStream Supported
ElectricalOm Supported
Emulate3D Supported
EnSuite ReVue Supported
ImageSite Supported
Isle Not Supported
Lattice Technology Supported
MeshCAM Not Supported
Open IFC Viewer Supported
SolidView Supported
Synode Supported
Woodwork for Inventor Supported
hyperMILL Supported
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