FreeCAD vs VariCAD
| FreeCAD | VariCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | hybrid |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Linux (64-bit) |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | Import: STEP, DWG, DXF. Export: STEP, STL, IGES, 3D PDF, Collada, ACIS, 3D PRC, BMP, DWG, DXF. |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Inferse, FreeCAD scores higher on our published basis.