Free AutoCAD & Fusion alternatives

CAD, 3D modeling and 3D-printing design without Autodesk.

What AutoCAD & Fusion really costs

Plan	Monthly	Yearly
Autodesk Fusion	$85.00/mo	$680.00/yr
AutoCAD	$260.00/mo	$2,095.00/yr

Free trial: 15 days. AutoCAD 15 days, Fusion 30 days. Fusion is free for personal use. Track it so it doesn't auto-charge you.

Deal: Fusion: 33% off 3 subscriptions, 25% off 2 (ends 2026-10-30)

Checked 2026-10-19 from the official pricing page.

$1,020 a year stays with you if you switch.

4 free alternatives

Rated by how safe they are to install. Established tools have years of use behind them; early alpha means brand-new.

FreeCAD

Open-source parametric 3D modeler for parts and 3D printing.

WindowsMacLinuxOpen source

$0EstablishedPost this

LibreCAD

Open-source 2D CAD for drawings and plans.

WindowsMacLinuxOpen source

$0EstablishedPost this

Blender

Free 3D modeling, sculpting and rendering.

WindowsMacLinuxOpen source

$0EstablishedPost this

SolidCraft (ArtCraft)

AI-built Fusion-style solid modeler from the viral clone project.

DesktopOpen source

$0Early alphaPost this

More free swaps

Design

Photoshop

$22.99/mo

6 free swaps: Affinity, Photopea, GIMP 3

Keep $276/yr

Design

Illustrator

$22.99/mo

2 free swaps: Affinity, Inkscape

Keep $276/yr

Design

InDesign

$22.99/mo

2 free swaps: Affinity, Scribus

Keep $276/yr

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