Autodesk Fusion Alternatives for Linux

Autodesk Fusion is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Autodesk Fusion and 13 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Autodesk Fusion are FreeCAD, OpenSCAD, Dune 3D and MeshLab.

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Autodesk Fusion alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers, but if you're looking for CAD Software or Interior Design Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Free and 3D Modelling. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Autodesk Fusion.
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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

     1750 likes

    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    140 Blender alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Alkemist
    Negative
    0

    Fusion is CAD, while Blender is 3D modeling

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It's not the same goal. Autodesk is for engineering, blender is for animation/art. Both are great but they are not for the same job

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Blender is not a CAO/CAD software

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    Blender icon
    Blender icon

    • This alternative is disputed. Blender is a legitimate Autodesk Fusion alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedAutodesk Fusion is not according to our users
  2. FreeCAD icon

    FreeCAD

     472 likes

    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    113 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about FreeCAD as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    It's the most similar to Fusion 360 while still being free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    FreeCad has been my go to since I left school, and the free student demo of solid works, as there are many packages you can add on to make it more customization. In my opinion, FreeCAD vs Solidworks is like Windows vs Linux, SW polished early with money, but given time, FreeCAD can find a huge market and be a serious competitor.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    6

    Uses constrain sketch design and is a quite different interface from Fusion 360, but the essential core is pretty similar and an excellent alternative especially for linux users that don't want to mess with wine.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    FreeCAD icon
    FreeCAD icon

    • Most users think FreeCAD is a great Autodesk Fusion alternative.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. OpenSCAD icon

    OpenSCAD

     83 likes

    OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and MacOS.

    50 OpenSCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
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    Comments about OpenSCAD as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Because fusion is gui/wysiwyg based, openscad is writing commands based.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • OpenSCAD is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • OpenSCAD is LightweightAutodesk Fusion is not according to our users
  5. Dune 3D icon

    Dune 3D

     16 likes

    Dune 3D operates as a parametric 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It provides users with the capability to sketch and constrain both in 2D and 3D dimensions. Furthermore, it allows for the addition of chamfers and fillets to designs.

    58 Dune 3D alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
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    Comments about Dune 3D as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Linux support, opensourced

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Dune 3D icon
    • Dune 3D is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Dune 3D is LightweightAutodesk Fusion is not according to our users
  6. MeshLab icon

    MeshLab

     50 likes

    System for processing and editing 3D triangular meshes, provides a set of tools for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering, texturing and converting meshes.

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  7. BRL-CAD icon

    BRL-CAD

     57 likes

    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...

    74 BRL-CAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    PA-63 Extractor
     
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    Plasticity

     7 likes

    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    21 Plasticity alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. CAD Sketcher icon

    CAD Sketcher

     8 likes

    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    54 CAD Sketcher alternatives

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    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  11. SolveSpace icon

    SolveSpace

     32 likes

    SolveSpace is a parametric 3D CAD program with extrude, revolve, union and difference functions. Save/Export as DXF, PDF, SVG, STL, STEP. Mesh generation expected by most 3d printers. Constraint solver point tracing for motion analysis.

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  12. SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux

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    SolidWorks is a CAD software that can be used to create parametric models, assemblies, and drawings. It's typical to work with relationships (the alignment of elements with one another) and dimensions (alignment through values).

    13 SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
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  13. BricsCAD Shape icon

    BricsCAD Shape

     5 likes

    BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about BricsCAD Shape as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    You must buy any individually modules to work in Sheet, Part, Assembly, Welding and so you need much money for BricsCAD

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    BricsCAD Shape icon
    • BricsCAD Shape is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  14. CaDoodle icon

    CaDoodle

     6 likes

    CaDoodle is a local drag-and-drop CAD application for Linux (Arm,x86), WIndows (X86), and Mac (Arm,x86) and ChromeOS. Users models are stored locally, and the application runs entirely locally. CaDoodle has a drag and drop interface that is cross-trainable with TinkerCAD.

    9 CaDoodle alternatives

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    A model with a lot of example objects and the timeline open.
     
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    Comments about CaDoodle as an Alternative to Autodesk Fusion
    Kevin Harrington
    Positive
    0

    CaDoodle is most similar to TinkerCAD, but includes a timeline of modifications, like fusion, and tight integration to Sketch, Sculpt and Programmatic modules that rival Fusion in total capability.

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    CaDoodle icon
    • CaDoodle is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Fusion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • CaDoodle is LightweightAutodesk Fusion is not according to our users
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