Best FREE CAD Software for Students & Engineers

The typical CAD software license can cost hundreds of dollars, and it can be hard to get your hands on one if you are a student or engineer just starting out. Here is my list of the TOP 7 free open-source 3D CAD software that will help you if you are looking to 3D print, design a cool gadget, or simply practice modelling!

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[thunderbuns]

I have fusion 360. One can get a free version if you say you're using it as a hobby. Just a few less features, whoop!

[tomdgr]

you can get Solidworks for 9.99$/months for makers

[nexus_keeper]

I wouldn’t recommend blender for 3D printing functional parts

[HyderabadiIntelligence]

is solid edge community edition available for Mac?

[movaxh]

While some of these tools are amazing and very advanced. My favorite CAD is solvespace. Yes, there are some limitations, but it just meshes with me well.

[gaurabbhattacharya]

Bro please make the industry wise cad software mostly used
Example: in automotive it's catia and nx
Similarly for home appliances, medical devices what respective cad software is used?

[axeld]

Didnt know Solid Edge is free! Since solidworks isnt. Great Video!. What do you think about autodesk inventor? I believe its very similar to fusion 360

[Jerk]

Bro, what do you think about Catia V5? Yes, I am talking out of the context of this video.

[aulamecatronica]

I'm currently using Inventor Pro for robotic designs, I've been thinking about switching to Fusion 360 but I don't see much differences 🤔

[vpatel_]

who tf uses solid edge. Onshape is by far the best (def not biased).

But actually tho Onshape and Fusion are the top 2 by a mile.