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Global
PRODUCTIVITY
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ACTIVELY MAINTAINED
FREE
FreeCAD

FREECAD

Welcome to FreeCAD, the premium open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler and BIM software, featuring advanced tools for architecture, product design, and mechanical engineering. Unlock unparalleled freedom to design and innovate, backed by a global community of experts and a robust ecosystem. Start your 3D journey today with FreeCAD, the reliable and scalable solution for your design needs.

GITHUB STARS
31k
+12% this month
FORKS
5.4k
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
548
Tracking updates
LICENSE
LGPL-2.1
Commercial use
Welcome to FreeCAD, the premium open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler and BIM software, featuring advanced tools for architecture, product design, and mechanical engineering. Unlock unparalleled freedom to design and innovate, backed by a global community of experts and a robust ecosystem. Start your 3D journey today with FreeCAD, the reliable and scalable solution for your design needs.

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

C++
C++
Python
Python
C
C
CMake
CMake
NSIS
NSIS
Lex
Lex
HTML
HTML
Shell
Shell
Yacc
Yacc
Swift
Swift
JavaScript
JavaScript
CSS
CSS
Batchfile
Batchfile
Makefile
Makefile
Objective-C
Objective-C
GLSL
GLSL
QMake
QMake
Max
Max
OpenSCAD
OpenSCAD

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Active
Category
Productivity
Pricing
Free
Self-Hosted
No
Available on
Linux
Latest Release
1.1.1
Apr 14, 2026

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS31k
Top 11% globally
FORKS5.4k
Top 7% in Open Source
ACTIVITYVery High
Top 8% Activity
WATCHERS548
Top 5% Community