CadQuery vs FreeCAD
| CadQuery | FreeCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | parametric | Parametric modeling |
| Assembly design | Yes | — |
| Surface modeling | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, Mac and Linux |
| File import and export | Import: DXF, STEP, XML (XCAF), XBF. Export: DXF, SVG, STEP, STL, AMF, TJS, VRML, VTP, 3MF, glTF, XML (XCAF), XBF. | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Inferse, FreeCAD scores higher on our published basis.