# FreeCAD, IronCAD vs LibreCAD Comparison | | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 61 | 43 | 25 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (67.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (45 reviews) | 8.4 (36 reviews) | 7.6 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 6.7 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (37 reviews) | 7.9 (32 reviews) | 6.4 (18 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (45 reviews) | 7.8 (32 reviews) | 4.5 (19 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### FreeCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### IronCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### LibreCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Move | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Store & Manage | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | 7.9/10 | 29 | | **IronCAD** | 7.9/10 | 7 | | **LibreCAD** | 7.1/10 | 11 | #### Design | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Modeling** | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 7.3 (8 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 7.1 (7 reviews) | | **Rendering** | 7.5 (21 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 5.3 (6 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | 7.2 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | | **Views** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Grips ** | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 7.2 (6 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 6.7 (7 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 6.0 (7 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 6.2 (7 reviews) | ### CAD Viewers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | 7.8/10 | 19 | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### File Options | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Import files** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export files** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 2D files** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 3D files** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch convert files** | 6.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Dimensioning tools** | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change units** | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D/solid modeling tools** | 7.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 8.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Work | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Environment | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) **Unique to FreeCAD (1):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad) **Unique to IronCAD (3):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | FreeCAD | IronCAD | LibreCAD | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 67.9% | 73.7% | 56.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.1% | 13.2% | 32.0% | | **Enterprise** | 16.1% | 13.2% | 12.0% | ### By Industry #### FreeCAD - **Design:** 16.1% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 14.3% - **Industrial Automation:** 8.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1% - **Automotive:** 5.4% - **Machinery:** 5.4% - **Higher Education:** 5.4% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.6% - **Civil Engineering:** 3.6% - **Computer Software:** 3.6% - **Other:** 26.8% #### IronCAD - **Furniture:** 13.2% - **Architecture & Planning:** 7.9% - **Packaging and Containers:** 7.9% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.9% - **Automotive:** 7.9% - **Mining & Metals:** 5.3% - **Machinery:** 5.3% - **Government Administration:** 5.3% - **Design:** 5.3% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.6% - **Other:** 31.6% #### LibreCAD - **Architecture & Planning:** 24.0% - **Retail:** 12.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.0% - **Financial Services:** 8.0% - **Research:** 4.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.0% - **Medical Practice:** 4.0% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.0% - **Food Production:** 4.0% - **Food & Beverages:** 4.0% - **Other:** 20.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to 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[SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1929 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (526 reviews) - [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews) ### Alternatives to LibreCAD - [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews) - [QCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/qcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1929 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [TurboCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 reviews) - [nanoCAD Free](https://www.g2.com/products/nanocad-free/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (23 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### FreeCAD - Title: [Is FreeCAD easy to learn?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-freecad-easy-to-learn) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "its easy, if you are familiar with other CAD software" - Title: [Is FreeCAD reliable?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-freecad-reliable) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "No, it has all kinds of silly errors that sometimes pop up when you change something that is unrelated to the error. FreeCAD-pros admit this in their..." - Title: [new user](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29807-new-user) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Looks impressive. I look forward to getting involved. Interested in Vintage 1930s cars. i'm in Australia" - Title: [FREECAD FOR PROFESSIONAL](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29803-freecad-for-professional) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "hi. i just want to know that can i use FreeCAD for professional uses for free or it is open for practice/student only " - Title: [CAD Services That Will Bring You to the Future – Cadsourcing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28081-cad-services-that-will-bring-you-to-the-future-cadsourcing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can check here for more details! https://cadsourcing.com/cad-services-that-will-bring-you-to-the-future/" ### IronCAD - Title: [What is IronCAD mechanical?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ironcad-mechanical) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "It is a fantastic add on - highly recommend " ### LibreCAD No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-ironcad-vs-librecad)