FreeCAD

An open source parametric 3D CAD modeler

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FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler built to help you design real-world objects of any size. With parametric modeling, you can easily modify your designs by adjusting parameters in the model history. FreeCAD is suitable for a wide range of uses, from product design and mechanical engineering to architecture and 3D printing. The software allows you to create constrained 2D sketches, which can be used as the basis for more complex 3D models. It includes tools to adjust dimensions, extract design details, and produce production-ready technical drawings. FreeCAD is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and supports various file formats like STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, and more, making it easy to fit into existing workflows. It also supports customization through Python scripting for those who want to automate tasks or develop custom features. FreeCAD offers several specialized workbenches, including tools for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Building Information Modeling (BIM), CAM / CNC and robot movement simulation. You can expand its capabilities with add-ons, plugins, and macros created by the FreeCAD community, which can be installed directly from the application. This flexibility makes it a practical choice for both professionals and hobbyists.

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Project

Developer: The FreeCAD Team
Publisher: FreeCAD
License: LGPL-2.1 (free software)What this license lets you do
Homepage: www.freecad.org
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Install

Available via: Flatpak · Snap (3) · Arch Linux (6) · Debian · openSUSE · Alpine Linux · Void Linux (2) · Solus · Gentoo · Nixpkgs
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Flathub (Flatpak), Snap Store, Snap Store (Candidate build), Snap Store (Nightly build), AUR (AppImage build), AUR (Git build), AUR (Bin · Linkstage3 build), AUR (Weekly build), AUR (AppImage · Weekly build), Debian, Arch Linux, Nixpkgs, openSUSE, Alpine Linux, Void Linux, Void Linux (32bit build), Solus, Gentoo (Candidate build)
Flatpak sandbox: Wide access
Runs in a sandbox, but a broad part of it is open — typical for tools that need to manage your files or system. It shows what the app is able to do, not what it does.
What it can access
Reads and changes all your files
Can run programs outside its sandbox
Reads files in /run/spnav.sock
Uses the internet
Uses the older X11 display system, which doesn't isolate windows from each other

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Sources: Sources matched and checked by handSources disagree on the name: freecad / freecadpython3Sources disagree on the license
Catalog data as of: October 12, 2026

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Source	Name	Version	Built by	License	Description
Flathub (Flatpak)	FreeCAD	1.1.4	Official build	LGPL-2.1	An open source parametric 3D CAD modeler
Snap Store	FreeCAD	1.1-g0108fd4b	—	LGPL-2.0-or-later	An open source parametric 3D CAD modeler
Snap Store (Candidate build)	FreeCAD	1.1-g0108fd4b	—	LGPL-2.0-or-later	An open source parametric 3D CAD modeler
Snap Store (Nightly build)	FreeCAD	27.1-gec6852e6	—	LGPL-2.0-or-later	An open source parametric 3D CAD modeler
AUR (AppImage build)	freecad-appimage	1.1.4-1	Community repack	LGPL-2.0-or-later	A general purpose 3D CAD modeler (AppImage version)
AUR (Git build)	freecad-git	1.2.0.47101.g07de249ec7-1	—	LGPL	A general purpose 3D CAD modeler - git checkout
AUR (Bin · Linkstage3 build)	freecad-linkstage3-bin	20240407stable.r7.g0e9cf4aa7c-1	Community repack	LGPL	A general purpose 3D CAD modeler - Daily build of LinkDaily branch
AUR (Weekly build)	freecad-weekly	26.3.0dev.10.01-1	Community build, patched	LGPL	A general purpose 3D CAD modeler - git checkout of last weekly-yyyy.MM.DD tag
AUR (AppImage · Weekly build)	freecad-weekly-appimage	1.2.0_2026.10.07-1	Community repack	LGPL	A general purpose 3D CAD modeler
Debian	freecad	1.0.0+dfsg-8+deb13u3	Distribution build	—	Extensible Open Source CAx program
Debian	freecad-python3	1.0.0+dfsg-8+deb13u3	Distribution build	—	Extensible Open Source CAx program - Python 3 binaries
Arch Linux	freecad	1.1.4-3	Distribution build	LGPL-2.0-only	Feature based parametric 3D CAD modeler
Nixpkgs	freecad	1.1.4	Distribution build	LGPL-2.0-or-later	General purpose Open Source 3D CAD/MCAD/CAx/CAE/PLM modeler
openSUSE	FreeCAD	1.1.4	Distribution build	GPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.0-or-later	General Purpose 3D CAD Modeler
Alpine Linux	freecad	1.1.1-r0	Distribution build	LGPL-2.0-or-later	Open-source parametric 3D modeler
Void Linux	freecad	1.1.4_1	Distribution build	GPL-2.0-or-later	General purpose 3D CAD modeler
Void Linux (32bit build)	freecad-32bit	1.1.4_1	Distribution build	GPL-2.0-or-later	General purpose 3D CAD modeler (32bit)
Solus	freecad	1.0.2	Distribution build	LGPL-2.0-or-later	FreeCAD 3D parametric modeler
Gentoo (Candidate build)	freecad	1.1.3	Distribution build	LGPL-2.0-only AND CC-BY-SA-4.0	Qt based Computer Aided Design application

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