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FreeCAD vs Skanect

A side-by-side look at FreeCAD and Skanect. 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.

3d-modelingcadparametric-designopen-source
Skanect

Skanect

Photos & Graphics

Skanect is a 3D scanning software that allows you to create 3D models using the Microsoft Kinect sensor or Asus Xtion. It can capture both geometry and texture information to build detailed 3D models for applications like 3D printing, VR, and digital archiving.

3d-scanningkinect3d-printingvrdigital-archiving

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