FreeCAD

FreeCAD

5.0 out of 5 stars
FreeCAD MEPFlow

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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.
MEPFlow:

About

MEPFlow is browser-based mechanical design software for consulting engineers, mechanical designers, HVAC and plumbing professionals, and design-build contractors. It connects heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation and duct sizing, domestic-water and hydronic design, sanitary drainage, and underfloor heating in a shared floor-plan workspace. Users can organize building information, calculate room and system loads, lay out connected systems, size duct and pipe runs, and review calculation assumptions and results in one workflow. MEPFlow also provides public engineering calculators, including tools for pipe-water volume and hydronic flow, for standalone calculations without an account. The cloud application supports building-services design and early design-build planning, while calculated loads can inform subsequent system sizing. It focuses on mechanical system design rather than general-purpose CAD or BIM authoring.
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
MEPFlow:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not 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
MEPFlow:

Audience

Consulting engineers, mechanical designers, HVAC and plumbing designers, mechanical contractors and design-build teams.
FreeCAD:

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Supported
MEPFlow:

API

Offers API Not Supported
FreeCAD:

Screenshots and Videos

MEPFlow:

Screenshots and Videos

FreeCAD:

Pricing

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

Pricing

$49/account/month
The 7-day free trial requires a payment card. The subscription renews automatically at $49/account/month unless canceled before the first billing date. Public calculators, guides, and sample resources are free without an account.
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
MEPFlow:

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
MEPFlow:

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/
MEPFlow:

Company Information

MEPFlow
Canada
www.mepflow.ca
FreeCAD:

Alternatives

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4.1 out of 5 stars
MEPFlow:

Alternatives

No Alternatives
FreeCAD:
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MEPFlow:
FreeCAD:

Categories

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

Categories

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

BoltsEtAl Supported
Isle Supported
MeshCAM Supported
SprutCAM X Supported
Virtofy Supported
MEPFlow:

Integrations

BoltsEtAl Not Supported
Isle Not Supported
MeshCAM Not Supported
SprutCAM X Not Supported
Virtofy Not Supported
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