FreeCAD vs TurboCAD
| FreeCAD | TurboCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Paid from | $8.33/mo | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | parametric |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | Windows and Mac |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | Imports/open files: 54, 25, 22, or 15 formats by Windows edition; exports/saves/publishes: 34, 27, 23, or 16 formats by edition. Listed types include DWG/DXF, STL, SketchUp, PDF, and 3D PDF. |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | external | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes |
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