FreeCAD vs nanoCAD
| FreeCAD | nanoCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | $24.08/mo | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | hybrid |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | DWG, DXF, 3D PDF, DWF/DWFX, STL, Parasolid, IGES, STEP, ACIS, VRML, JT, COLLADA, C3D, glTF/GLB |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Render engine | external | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | 2D and 3D |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE | DWG, IFC |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Direct modeling | Yes |
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