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Cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM tool to bring your design teams together and connect your entire product development processes on one platform.

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Pros:

Overall what i enjoyed the most was version control feature and the electronic design feature integrated into the software.

Cons:

What i mean by everything i mean EVERYTHING. You dont have any privacy or any probability to work offline.

Fusion 360 ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.1
Customer Service Software
4.1
Features
4.5
Value for Money
4.3

Likelihood to recommend

8.3/10

Fusion 360 has an overall rating of 4.5 out 5 stars based on 246 user reviews on Capterra.

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sunny
sunny
designer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Automotive, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Best cloud based CAD software

5.0 3 years ago

Pros:

its cloud based rendering helps me a lot because it helps me getting high quality image without using my pc power and instantly.

Cons:

The software overall not have something i don't like but its getting Havier by every update which is a problem for old computer systems. because lot of student use fusion and have old PC.

Joshua
Founder / Principal Design / Consultant in Canada
Machinery, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

JNM Rise Inc - Fusion360 Review

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: This software has been so easy to use from day one! I couldn't be more thrilled with it. Being an SME, it is offered on an annual basis free of charge. My network of engineers are amazed I am able to accomplish what I have using this software when the companies they come from are paying thousands for licensing. I also would like to note that Autodesk offer an incredible specialization to really round out your skills via Coursera.

Pros:

This software has been an incredible tool for my business. Being that our principle service is Design and Engineering, Fusion 360 has offered all my team and I could ask for in a software. It has been very intuitive, and regular updates or feedback from the customer service team. In addition, there is a massive online community with video tutorials or guides both created by, or individual users of the Fusion360 software.

Cons:

I can honestly say that there has not been an issue since day one of using the software. If I have a need to address, the online community are quick to provide thoughtful responses and guidance allowing me to solve any issues my team and I may have.

Ilgaz
3d Generalist in Türkiye
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Overpriced and doesn't properly work

2.0 4 years ago

Comments: It's bad, i wouldnt recommend. I've started to use it because it was free to makers and small companies, then it got hella expensive and i wouldn't suggest to even touch it.

Pros:

Ease of use and UI is elegant to look at.

Cons:

Software isnt yet to be finished. Coding itself is bad and people with coding background including myself thinks that this one software is built upon 2 different programming languages that contradict each other. It's clunky and tries to bring you errors instead of trying to understand what you're trying to do and forums are full of self-boasting fans and dwellers which only to bring you that it has a "workaround" and you should be ashamed of yourself to bring the problem on the table. Everything is cloud. What i mean by everything i mean EVERYTHING. You dont have any privacy or any probability to work offline. Render costs you money. Even if youre a paid user. Little things come together and forms you this one big mess ball. Tl:Dr : i wouldnt touch this program ever again after this project ends.

Dheeraj
Student in India
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Its great Modelling and simulation software for rapid prototyping and iterative projects

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: Overall a great experience, I mainly use it for product renders and design mock-ups. I've participated at the Michelin Design challenge and was able to innovate with the help of Fusion 360 as student.

Pros:

The user interface was much more easy to use as a beginner and over the 2 years as an experienced user. Fusion 360 has multiple avenues from modelling to rendering to CAM/3D printing simulation which is very helpful in not wasting time exporting it to 3D printing software and then modify the design.

Cons:

The software seemed to not do a good job with respect to importing files of solidworks format and converting it over cloud. The speed of upload and download of files is quite slow and cloud rendering feature can be made more responsive/interactive.

Marco Luca
owner in Italy
Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

The next big thing

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: I'm very satisfied to have switched on Fusion360 and I use the simulation features that allows me to made structural calculations using fast cloud computing

Pros:

Autodesk made a huge development over the year to create a high level product. There is not a best feature but a lot of good feature that melt together makes a very good software

Cons:

The leak of some commads, but the development is going fast

Ash
Design Engineer in UK
Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Low cost but powerful CAD package

4.0 last year

Pros:

The cost is incredibly low in comparison to other CAD packages and it is easy to get going with it. It can do the majority of what you would expect a modern day CAD package to do and the cloud features make collaboration very easy.

Cons:

Its technical drawing package is a little undercooked still but fine unless you are making big commercial products. Additionally, it would be a bit cumbersome to use in comparison to something like SolidWorks if working on massive products with complex feature trees and hundreds of components.

David
David
Sales in Canada
Verified LinkedIn User
Telecommunications, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Excellent 3D CAD design software

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: I have enjoined using it, I actually was able to finish a prototype design using tool, it saved my day since it allowed me to design an organic piece that I badly needed, that I was not able to design accurately with open source software that I was using at that time.

Pros:

- There is a free version for Fusion 360 used for students, startups and teachers. - The modeling tools are really good they allow you to build organic shapes with ease. - The learning curve is not as steep. - It has an amazing support since is owned by Autodesk. - You can create machine code (G-Code) to send it to cut or 3D print. - There are several tutorials online and now is more used in the mechanical design industry.

Cons:

The thing I did not like is that is entirely run on the cloud, you have to have an internet connection.

Kanad
Robotics Engineer in India
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Best 3D Modelling Software

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: As a hobbyist and educators Fusion 360 provides free licence for it.

Pros:

Ease of use. Free 3 Year license for students and educators Fast and easy Model Analysis. Cloud-based Model storage.

Cons:

As it is comparatively new software still contains some glitches and crashes or sometimes requires a restarting the computer to get it working.

John
Mechanical Engineer in Italy
Automotive, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Fusion 360, the software for all!

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Overall, my experience with Fusion 360 has been lovely, loved drawing on it, loved simulating on it as well as the other typical CAD features you would expect!

Pros:

Where to begin! Fusion 360 is an immersive experience when drawing, it is easy to draw the part with multiple commands that help make your drawing easier to come to life. You can also take your drawing directly to do a simulation, which is pretty accurate and easy to use as well, and it could be done on a cloud! Thus, you don't need much computing power to run your simulation!

Cons:

Hard to say what this software lacked. For my time-to-time simple usage of the product, I found it very fulfilling from the aspects that you need as a mechanical engineer, I was able to share my drawing with my team in a simple manner, and I was able to save and go back to previous work without any issue.

Freddy
Designer in Chile
Design, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

A (Surprisingly) Nice Alternative for CAD/CAM

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: As I said previously the team had the idea that we were going to need additional software to design and produce all our prototypes (considering the special needs of our CNC machines), but we ended up adopting Fusion completely for the whole design process.

Pros:

It's the most affordable CAD/CAM alternative for our team (and I know I'm not alone on that). Fusion has actually surprised us for good with its capabilities, since at first glance we thought we were going to need additional software to design and mechanize prototypes, but we ended up adopting Fusion completely even for using it directly with our dated CNC machines.

Cons:

Learning the software from zero it's a bit hard, specially coming from other "traditional" softwares like Pro-Engineer and Solidworks, but it totally pays off in the end. But I would totally like to see more customizable keyboard shortcuts and interface parts.

Karim
Freelancer in Tunisia
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

If you're a 3d designer or have 3d printers, Fusion 360 is a great option.

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Fusion 360 is a fantastic project management application that caters to 3D printing customers online. It's an excellent modeling tool that's required for a successful 3D printable design. Fusion 360 offers a unique module for 3d printing in addition to its solid features. It connects to Autodesk's MeshMixer, which is another 3D printing program. The extension *.stl is required for 3D printable files. Fusion 360, on the other hand, handles this file extension with ease. A 3D printable file with specific qualities is urgently required. If there are any flaws in the design, they must be fixed before 3d printing. This is done through MeshMixer, which can be found inside Fusion 360.

Pros:

- Fusion 360 is an excellent choice for technical design projects. You can work on the same file with your teammate or customer because it can function on the cloud with numerous users. - Fusion 360's assembly features are another fantastic feature. Fusion 360 allowed you to quickly and easily create assembly pieces. - And, maybe most importantly, it has a parametric design. This provides a designer a lot of power. After you've completed your project, you can adjust some design parameters. As a result, after discussing the final design with your customer, making last-minute modifications on Fusion 360 is a breeze. - Fusion 360 is available for free and includes all functionality. It's an excellent software option for a startup with a limited budget.

Cons:

- Fusion 360, despite having excellent cloud software, becomes extremely sluggish when using slow internet connections. - Fusion 360 consumes a significant amount of RAM on your smartphone. On your device, it's best to set the RAM setting as high as possible. - Fusion 360's sculpting and retopology capabilities lag behind those of competitor products.

Rob
Mechanical Engineering Intern in US
Oil & Energy, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

SolidWorks will soon be dead

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Fusion is awesome because it is free for education, easier to learn that SolidWorks, crashes WAYYY less than SolidWorks, and has so many amazing features! I love it and I have recommended it to many people.

Pros:

Fusion 360 is an all in one engineering powerhouse of software. It includes 3D CAD, parametric modeling, electronics design, simulation, CAM, and more. Fusion's workflow is smooth and seamless. I really like how assemblies are all one file containing the subassemblies and parts. Sharing a .f3d file is as simple as that. Send one file. Solidworks stores every part as its own file and then puts instances of those parts into assemblies. SolidWorks assemblies require a folder with all of the part files (could be hundreds) and the assembly file to be packed into a zip before sharing. Not to mention that Fusion is cloud based so all of my projects are available from any machine. Simulations and renders can also be done using the Fusion cloud which can save time if your computer isnt the best.

Cons:

Working with meshes is a new feature in Fusion, but it is still very limited and tricky to use. I hope it has similar functionality to Meshmixer one day.

Alex
Hobbyist in US
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Very useful software, free for personal/non commercial use

5.0 4 years ago

Comments: It's a great piece of software for people who want to work on projects that require CAD rendering. It's fairly intuitive to work with and with tutorials someone can easily learn the fundamentals and be working on their project in a few hours.

Pros:

Free for non-commercial use. Powerful, intuitive tools. Great for hobbyists, 3d printing, non-commercial projects. Huge body of information and tutorials. cloud based storage

Cons:

Has a learning curve, like any 3D rendering or engineering software. Can run into performance hitches occasionally. File management on cloud is occasionally confusing.

Ryan
Ryan
Graduate Research Assistant in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best CAD tool for hobbyists and anyone who wants to make something

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: I first used Fusion 360 as an undergrad because it was free for students, and later found out that it was also free for hobbyists. I love that approach to software, because I believe anyone should be able to dream something up and make it; Fusion 360 just provides one of the most powerful tools for that development process. I've used it to design robot parts, program machine toolpaths, and modify CAD designs from free libraries for fun. I really enjoy using it.

Pros:

Fusion 360 set out to be the best integrated CAD and design software, and it certainly has achieved a lot of its goals. While not as high-powered as top-tier CAD programs, it holds its own and is uniquely designed with the user in mind. I love Fusion 360's cloud-based system; without having to store files locally, I can log in on any machine that has Fusion 360 and access my projects. The interface is clean and easily customized, and the tools are intuitive. There is also an active community that is great at answering questions, and a lot of YouTube tutorials put out by Autodesk and others that fully explore Fusion 360's functionality.

Cons:

Because Fusion 360 is constantly being updated and new developments are being added regularly, sometimes you will open it up after a few weeks without using it and the interface will be different. If you're trying out a preview feature, you might not get to keep it if the development team decides to go in a different direction. But this is rare.

Christopher
Christopher
Owner, Central Square Technologies, Inc. in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

I use this for prototyping AND teaching children how to design 3D prints!

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I've really been able to take my modeling and prototyping and even teaching STEM students to the next level.

Pros:

Fantastic ease of use, easy to teach and learn. Everything is in places that makes sense and you can create models based on measurements very easily. The software is designed to go right to 3D printers and even CNC machines. Lot's of options for modeling types/contexts such as parametric and even sculpting primitives. The cloud platform makes it very easy to access your work from other computers/devices.. One of the most useful features for me is the fact it handles threads so well, easy to 3D print and have parts properly screw together. I tested over 30 different modeling software packages before I settled on this. No regrets.

Cons:

The only real gripe I have is with the overall model of subscription services, I'd rather pay and own this type of software but I understand I am getting real time patches and updates.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Best CAD software

4.0 4 years ago

Comments: It is great software if your design is simple, for complex designing you have to invest more time in it to become an expert.

Pros:

It have great UI. It is full featured 3D modelling software can be accessed freely using student version. we can create machine code for 3d printing the designed model. It is best suitable for mechanical industry . Online tutorials can be found so using this is not that difficult.

Cons:

It run on cloud so you have to have an internet connection for using this. Learning can be difficult for the beginners. Beside these it is a great software for 3D modelling

Wesley
Project Engineer in UK
Medical Devices, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source
Source: SoftwareAdvice

Powerful, easy to use, but buggy and unreliable.

2.0 2 years ago

Comments: It does a great job of helping us create prototypes but the bugginess requires extreme patience. It's like a sports car that handles well but stalls every 2 miles. It feels like a beta product yet it's been out for years. However, as far as I know there is nothing better unless you're willing to pay a lot more.

Pros:

Relatively easy to use.Tons of features, more than enough for modest needs.Cheaper than Solidworks by a long way.

Cons:

The half-local, half-cloud implementation is a disaster when Autodesk have server problems, which they do.Performance is poor - randomly and frequently locks up for 5-10 sec for no apparent reason, even when just rotating the view. The design doesn't even have to be very complex for it to start doing this.Other random common glitches like view drawing bugs, requiring reload of design.(on i7, 16GB RAM, GTX2070. No plugins. Reinstalling the software doesn't help)

Umar
Umar
Additive Manufacturing Engineer in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Fusion 360's fusion of incredibly innovative features

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: It has been very enlightening and 'easy on the eyes'. Unlike the complexity of similar applications such as Inventor and Solidworks, it was easy for me to get used to the interface quicker. The app has also opened my eyes to the innovative possibilities that CAD software can offer. Overall, it has been an awesome experience.

Pros:

The software is a gamechanger in the domain of collaboration. It has allowed me to work on projects with people from across the globe. Another thing that stands out is its user interface. Despite its rather simple interface that resembles that of Tinkercad, it offers almost the exact set of advantages that Autodesk Inventor offers.

Cons:

So so many features are behind a pay wall. I got frustrated when I wanted to perform some functions such as simulations. If some of the features in the pay wall can be included into the free version, it would be magnificent. And even if they do remain behind the pay wall, they should at least become much more cheaper. Instead of breaking the glass ceiling, Autodesk is making it

Ashish
Ashish
3D Designer in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Machinery, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

This the best designing software in my knowledge.

5.0 3 years ago

Comments: Their designing features are user friendly even begginer can easily work with it.

Pros:

Fusion 360 is cloud base software, so you can easily get access anytime and anywhere. All the projects are saved online and easily available on your fingers. Very fast to install in new device. Design annimation feature is amazing.

Cons:

Because it is cloud software, Sometimes laging experience while working even you have good specification computer system.

Zoran
Zoran
Analytics in Serbia
Research, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Must have tool for Hobbyist

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: I have been using Fusion for more than two years now, previously I have been using Solidworks but for hobbyist it is way to expensive

Pros:

Ease of use and plenty of on line courses held by bunch of professionals. As a hobbyist I am using fusion to make models which later will be printed on 3D printer. For fast prototyping must have tool. Free for students and educators - hobbyists

Cons:

I have no complaints regarding this software, it is stunning

Ayush
Ayush
Student in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Blessing for Electronics enginners and Developers

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: Autodesk fusion 360 is very powerful CAD software, Ofcourse I attended a lot of sessions to understand the working on this software. I can design 3d robots, models very efficiently. I can design the real PCB directly from my books. All the parts I used for my work are saved directly to the cloud, the library management is awesome. I can share my whole library with my team which makes the collaboration so easy.

Pros:

One thing i like the most is editing the pcb layout. Placing the components and adjusting the wired networks is a complex task but it becomes hazzle free with fusion360. I can observe the voltage-current characteristics directly from the schematic diagram. While creating threads in model, the size of hole is adjusted automatically and first it shows a virtual image before creating it permanently in model.

Cons:

There's nothing to dislike, but it would be great if I can change the colours of wires to remove complexity. and if the tools are labeled with their functions. As it runs on cloud so for working, you need a stable internet connection.

Dave
Dave
Founder in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

New to CAD/CAM, but very easy to learn.

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I love it! I learned to use this software by following the training and tutorials from Academy.TitansofCNC.com Prior to using F360, I had used Sketchup and found it very limiting and "toyish". F360 to Sketchup is a like a Mack Truck compared to a Chevy S10, in a different league.

Pros:

A lot of tutorials are available for learning the capabilities of this amazing software. Very intuitive and easy to use.

Cons:

There are certain steps or procedures that must be followed, but this is more of the machining process than the software. The CAM operations are very intuitive.

Andrew
Teacher in US
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Not as powerful, but still very useful.

4.0 4 years ago

Pros:

Really like that you can setup controls to emulate different programs like SolidWorks or Inventor. It is also very easy to setup CAM features and simulate the milling of a part.

Cons:

It is very difficult to save projects offline if you are working in an area without internet access.

Sreenath
research scholar in India
Research, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Easing the solution by fusion

4.0 3 years ago

Comments: It is a pleasant and professional experience offered by fusion 360. As the name suggests a 360 degree coverage of the modelling world is brought into the package. Though the software is in its nascent stage it has managed to show the maturity at this level offering best of its capability and service

Pros:

The interactive tool box and ease of using it coupled with cloud storage, thus overcoming the nuance of file saving that at times can get tedious with passage of time in large products

Cons:

Advanced tools requires more refining that makes the modelling easier enabling user to gain more confidence in handling the product. Lack of tutorials in complex problems also needs to be addressed

Aakash
Intern in India
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Fusion 360

5.0 2 years ago

Comments: I has been an incredible experience for me so far

Pros:

I Like this Software because it is easy to use and learn. It provides us with a variety of options for 3D Modelling. I also allow us the option of 3D Printing and FEA for testing us models under different conditons

Cons:

I think that this software is quite expensive for smaller organizations and for freelancers other than that I Completely like is software