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Free 3D & CAD alternatives

Open-source replacements for Cinema 4D, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion, AutoCAD and Autodesk Maya. The paid ones cost $129–$839/yr at list price.

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Free 3D & CAD software: questions

What are the best free 3D & CAD alternatives?
The free alternatives listed for 3D & CAD are Blender, FreeCAD and LibreCAD. They replace Cinema 4D, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion, AutoCAD and Autodesk Maya.
How much do paid 3D & CAD apps cost?
Cinema 4D (Cinema 4D) is $839 a year and SketchUp (Go) is $129 a year, at list prices checked Oct 17, 2026.
Which free 3D & CAD alternatives run on Linux?
Blender, FreeCAD and LibreCAD.

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