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FreeCAD vs gCAD3D

A side-by-side look at FreeCAD and gCAD3D. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FreeCAD

FreeCAD

Development

FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler made primarily for mechanical engineering product design. It allows you to sketch geometry constrained 2D shapes and use them to build solid 3D objects. Key features include part modeling, assembly modeling, drafting, finite element analysis, and more.

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gCAD3D

gCAD3D

Development

gCAD3D is a free, open source CAD software for 3D modeling and drafting. It has tools for creating precise 2D drawings and 3D models. gCAD3D is lightweight, customizable, and supports exporting files to common formats.

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