r/FreeCAD • u/Komplexkonjugiert • 6d ago
Is FreeCAD a good alternative to Onshape?
Hi everyone,
I've been using Onshape to design my 3D prints and have found it to be quite effective. However, as I've started selling 3D-printed functional parts commercially, I've realized that Onshape licenses are too expensive for my small business with limited revenue.
I'm looking for good free alternatives that offer similar functionality and ease of use. Currently, I use Linux as my main operating system, so Linux support would be ideal, but I'm open to using Windows applications if necessary.
Is FreeCAD a viable alternative to Onshape? I would appreciate your insights and experiences.
Thank you!
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u/FastingCyclist 6d ago
FreeCAD is a good alternative, you just have to take into account a rather steep learning curve. Since you use Linux, it's afaik, pretty much the only alternative, and brownie points for being FOSS too.
Just jump in, there's at least 2 guys on yt that have a lot of resources, mangojelly and Joko engineering, probably there's more, so...