FreeCAD

FreeCAD

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FreeCAD VariCAD

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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.
VariCAD:

About

VariCAD is 3D / 2D CAD software primarily intended for mechanical engineering design. The comprehensive CAD software enables designers to quickly create, evaluate, and modify their models. The software is sold as one "fully loaded" package, with all features and functions, for one affordable price. VariCAD delivers an excellent performance-to-price ratio, making it one of the smartest choices on the market today. VariCAD is compact, fast, easy to use, and provides everything necessary for mechanical design. The system contains: 3D Modeling 2D Drawing and Editing Optional Support of Parameters Optional Support of Geometrical Constraints Shells Modeling, Pipelines, Wires Crash Tests (Interferences) 3D Assemblies and Groups Surface Development (Sheet Metal Unbending) Mechanical Part Libraries and Symbol Libraries Calculations of 3D Objects or 2D Sections BOM and Title Blocks
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
VariCAD:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not 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
VariCAD:

Audience

VariCAD is software primarily intended for mechanical engineering design
FreeCAD:

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Supported
VariCAD:

API

Offers API Not Supported
FreeCAD:

Screenshots and Videos

VariCAD:

Screenshots and Videos

FreeCAD:

Pricing

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

Pricing

989 €/user
VariCAD Viewer 20 €/user
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
VariCAD:

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
VariCAD:

Training

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

Company Information

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

Company Information

VariCAD
Founded: 1994
Czech Republic
varicad.com
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FreeCAD:

Categories

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

Categories

CAD Supported
CAD Viewers 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
VariCAD:

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 Not Supported
Collaboration Not Supported
Database Connectivity Not Supported
Design Analysis Not Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Electrical Not 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

CAD Viewers Features

Annotate Not Supported
Batch Conversion Supported
Collaboration Tools Not Supported
Editing Not Supported
Track Changes Not Supported
View .DWF Files Not Supported
View .DWG Files Supported
View .IGES Files Not Supported
View .STEP Files Supported
View .STL Files Supported
View 2D Files Supported
View 3D Files Supported
FreeCAD:

Integrations

BoltsEtAl Supported
Isle Supported
MeshCAM Supported
SprutCAM X Supported
VariCAD Viewer Not Supported
Virtofy Supported
VariCAD:

Integrations

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