# FreeCAD, IronCAD vs SOLIDWORKS Comparison | | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 61 | 43 | 644 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (67.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### FreeCAD **Not enough data** ### IronCAD **Not enough data** ### SOLIDWORKS Pros: - Ease of Use (37 reviews) - Features (29 reviews) Cons: - Performance Issues (17 reviews) - Slow Performance (15 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (45 reviews) | 8.4 (36 reviews) | 8.8 (535 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 8.6 (540 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (112 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.0 (47 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (37 reviews) | 7.9 (32 reviews) | 8.2 (475 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (45 reviews) | 7.8 (32 reviews) | 8.6 (529 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### FreeCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### IronCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### SOLIDWORKS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 | #### CAD to CAM | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **CAD-CAM Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | | **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | | **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (43 reviews) | #### CNC Programming | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | | **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | | **Programming Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | #### Machining | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Job Set-up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | | **Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | | **Tooling and Toolpaths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 112 | #### Design | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 9.5 (107 reviews) | | **Modeling** | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 9.4 (107 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (103 reviews) | | **Rendering** | 7.5 (21 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (100 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (98 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | 7.2 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (90 reviews) | | **Views** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (101 reviews) | | **Grips ** | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (85 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (96 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (90 reviews) | ### CAD Libraries | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 35 | #### Library | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Categorize** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | | **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | | **Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | | **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | #### CAD | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | | **Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (30 reviews) | | **Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | #### Integration | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Catalogs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | | **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) | | **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | ### CAD Data Exchange | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 | #### Data | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **3D Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (29 reviews) | | **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | | **Extra Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | | **Standard Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | | **Translate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | | **Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | #### Logistics | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | | **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | | **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (55 reviews) | | **File Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (49 reviews) | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (58 reviews) | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (48 reviews) | | **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (20 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (20 reviews) | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### CAD Viewers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | 7.8/10 | 19 | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 | #### File Options | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Import files** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | | **Export files** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | | **View 2D files** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | | **View 3D files** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (44 reviews) | | **Batch convert files** | 6.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | | **File size** | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Dimensioning tools** | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (43 reviews) | | **Change units** | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | | **3D/solid modeling tools** | 7.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (43 reviews) | #### Design | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 8.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (43 reviews) | ### PCB Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 | #### Design | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | | **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | | **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | #### Library | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | | **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | #### Customization | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | | **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 64 | #### Design | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (62 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (62 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (62 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (60 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (54 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (56 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (49 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (41 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (42 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (51 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (44 reviews) | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (47 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (53 reviews) | | **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (51 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (49 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **IronCAD** | N/A | N/A | | **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (36 reviews) | | **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (28 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (30 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (26 reviews) | | **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (31 reviews) | | **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | | **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | | **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (26 reviews) | | **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (32 reviews) | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | | **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | | **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | | **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | | **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (3):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) **Unique to IronCAD (2):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling) **Unique to SOLIDWORKS (7):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | FreeCAD | IronCAD | SOLIDWORKS | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 67.9% | 73.7% | 44.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | | **Enterprise** | 16.1% | 13.2% | 21.9% | ### 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% #### SOLIDWORKS - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.2% - **Design:** 11.7% - **Automotive:** 6.6% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9% - **Medical Devices:** 5.8% - **Machinery:** 5.6% - **Higher Education:** 4.6% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.0% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.2% - **Other:** 26.8% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to FreeCAD - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 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) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews) - [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews) - [QCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/qcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) ### Alternatives to IronCAD - [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 (1930 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 (527 reviews) - [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews) - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews) ### Alternatives to SOLIDWORKS - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews) - [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews) - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 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 " ### SOLIDWORKS - Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..." - Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key." - Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches." - Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name. Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..." - Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-ironcad-vs-solidworks)