FreeCAD vs Icad Universe
| FreeCAD | Icad Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Local software installation on a computer; Windows is explicitly listed for compatible scanning hardware. Icad Workspace provides web access, including on tablets and mobile devices. |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | OBJ, STL, glTF, VRML export; PBR material support includes MTW, SHM, SBSAR, XML, and U3M. |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | external | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes |
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