FreeCAD
3D & parametric CADOpen-source parametric 3D modeller for real-life objects
- Stars
- ★ 34.5k
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1+
- Updated
- Commercial OK
- STEP
- STL
Alternative to SolidWorks, Fusion 360
Free alternatives to Creo
Last updated · 1 option
Quick answer: FreeCAD is the one free option we list so far. Check its file formats and licence below before you switch.
PTC's parametric 3D CAD software. Here is 1 free option, most-starred first.
FAQ
Is there a free alternative to Creo?
Yes. CADAlts lists 1 option: FreeCAD.
Which Creo alternatives are open source?
FreeCAD (LGPL-2.1+).
Which Creo alternatives run on a Mac?
FreeCAD (all of them).
Related categories: 3D & parametric CAD
Check file compatibility before switching. Free tools import STEP, DXF and other neutral formats well, but native SolidWorks, Altium or Revit files, drawing standards and PDM workflows may not carry over cleanly.