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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
FreeCAD
Star Rating
(58)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(18)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that FreeCAD excels in its open-source nature, allowing for extensive customization and flexibility, while ZW3D is praised for its user-friendly interface and ease of setup, making it more accessible for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that FreeCAD's modeling tools, particularly the 3D/solid modeling capabilities, are robust but can be complex, whereas ZW3D's modeling tools are noted for their intuitive design, leading to a smoother workflow.
- G2 users highlight that FreeCAD's file interoperability is strong, with good support for importing and exporting various file types, while ZW3D users appreciate its superior rendering tools, which provide high-quality visualizations of designs.
- Users on G2 indicate that FreeCAD's community support is beneficial for troubleshooting and learning, but ZW3D's quality of support is rated higher, with users noting quicker response times and more comprehensive documentation.
- Reviewers say that FreeCAD's batch file conversion feature is less efficient compared to ZW3D, which offers a more streamlined process for handling multiple files at once, enhancing productivity.
- Users report that while FreeCAD has a steeper learning curve, it offers powerful dimensioning tools, ZW3D's dimensioning features are easier to use, making it a better choice for those who prioritize simplicity in their design process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FreeCAD
No pricing availableZW3D
ZW3D Lite
Free Trial
1 license With One-Time Purchase
For product design
- Basic CAD features
Free Trial
FreeCAD
No trial information availableZW3D
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
42
9.0
17
Ease of Use
7.8
43
8.5
17
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
12
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
35
8.6
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
42
10.0
17
Features by Category
Design
8.4
23
9.2
16
8.1
25
9.1
16
8.0
23
8.3
16
7.5
21
8.7
14
Edit
8.3
23
8.8
16
7.2
21
9.1
16
8.0
23
9.1
16
7.5
23
8.4
16
Collaboration
8.2
20
7.6
15
7.7
22
8.6
16
8.2
21
8.3
15
File Options
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
6.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
Tools
7.3
19
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
Design
8.0
19
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
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Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
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Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
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Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FreeCAD and ZW3D are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
FreeCAD is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and CAD Viewers
ZW3D has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FreeCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZW3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.1%
Design
15.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Industrial Automation
7.5%
Machinery
5.7%
Other
49.1%
Design
17.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.8%
Higher Education
11.8%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Oil & Energy
5.9%
Other
47.1%
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Discussions
Does anybody have any experience with the FEA module in FreeCad?
1 Comment
JB
The FEA module is quite usable in its current state. You should be able to do the tasks you mentioned. Follow the wiki and tutorials first to get the hang of...Read more
FREECAD FOR PROFESSIONAL
1 Comment
AJ
hi.
i just want to know that can i use FreeCAD for professional uses for free or it is open for practice/student only
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new user
1 Comment
G2
Looks impressive. I look forward to getting involved. Interested in Vintage 1930s cars. i'm in AustraliaRead more
ZW3D has no discussions with answers
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