Comparison

FreeCAD vs OpenSCAD

On the evidence we track, FreeCAD leads this comparison with a composite score of 67/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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FreeCAD67
OpenSCAD62
Score
Vioscale score
FreeCAD67 / 100low · 35%
OpenSCAD62 / 100low · 14%
Pricing
Free tier
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD
Model
FreeCADcommercial
OpenSCADopen_source
Price level
FreeCADfree
OpenSCADfree
Transparent
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD
Integrations
Count
FreeCAD8
OpenSCAD
Adoption
Dependent repos
FreeCAD4
OpenSCAD
Github stars
FreeCAD33,079
OpenSCAD10,020
Activity
Commits last 30d
FreeCAD100
OpenSCAD22
Release
Cadence days
FreeCAD6
OpenSCAD12
History
FreeCAD20 items
OpenSCAD11 items
License
Spdx
FreeCADLGPL-2.1
OpenSCAD
Language
Primary
FreeCADC++
OpenSCADC++

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for cad software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
FreeCADNative desktop local
OpenSCAD-
Parametric history based timeline
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
Nurbs and surface mathematical modeling
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
2d drafting and dimensioning blueprints
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
Cam toolpath generation cnc milling
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
Bim architectural information modeling
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
Fea stress and thermal simulation
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
Pcb electrical circuit design sync
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
Stl export for standardized 3d printing
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
Dwg dxf autocad standard file import
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
SOC2 type ii
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
ISO 27001
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD-
Pricing model
FreeCADCompletely free oss
OpenSCAD-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

FreeCAD

Leader

FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeling application that enables users to design real-world objects with precise dimensions and parameters. It supports bidirectional 2D-to-3D workflows, includes specialized workbenches for various domains (mechanical design, architecture, CAM), and seamlessly integrates with numerous file formats.

Independently observed

OpenSCAD

An open-source programming-based tool for creating precise 3D CAD models. Rather than using graphical design interfaces, it uses a scripting language to define 3D objects mathematically, making it ideal for parametric modeling and technical design.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

FreeCAD

Leader
Open sourceFree tier
as of verify ↗

OpenSCAD

Open sourceFree tier

Free and open source under GPL v2

as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD
macOS
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD
Windows
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD
Linux
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD
Deployment
Self-hosted
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

FreeCAD

Leader
8 total
  • STEP
  • IGES
  • STL
  • SVG
  • DXF
  • OBJ
  • IFC
  • DAE
Independently observed

OpenSCAD

Not documented yet.

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.