Top 15 Free CAD Software for 2D & 3D Design | Fusion 360, FreeCAD, AutoCAD & More

In this video, I’ve listed 15 CAD software you can use for free — or get through student licenses. Whether you’re a beginner, a hobbyist, or an engineering student, these tools will help you start designing in 2D and 3D without spending a lot. I’ve included a mix of open-source software, browser-based tools, and some of the best professional-grade CAD programs that offer free student versions. From FreeCAD, TinkerCAD, and Onshape, to Fusion 360, Creo, and Solid Edge, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you're into parametric modeling, 2D drafting, or 3D design, this list has something for everyone. 🔍 Here's what you'll discover: ✅ Best free CAD software for personal and educational use. ✅ Powerful professional-grade tools with free student licenses. ✅ Tools like TinkerCAD and Onshape that run directly in the browser. ✅ CAD platforms used by industries. 🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 👉 [https://www.youtube.com/@EngineeringwithPritam] 👉Join this channel to get access to perks: / @engineeringwithpritam Sofware links:- 1. FreeCAD – https://www.freecad.org/downloads.php 2. OpenSCAD – https://openscad.org/downloads.html 3. BRL-CAD – https://brlcad.org/ 4. LibreCAD – https://librecad.org/ 5. QCAD Community Edition – https://www.qcad.org/en/download 6. TinkerCAD – https://www.tinkercad.com/ 7. Autodesk Fusion 360 (Personal Use) – https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal 8. Autodesk Education Plan – https://www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview 9.Onshape Education – https://www.onshape.com/en/education/ 10. Solid Edge Community Edition – https://resources.sw.siemens.com/en-US/download-solid-edge-community-edition/ 11. Siemens NX Student Edition – https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/nx/student-software/ 12. PTC Creo University Edition – https://www.ptc.com/en/education/free-software/creo-university-download 13. SketchUp Free (Web) – https://www.sketchup.com/en/products/sketchup-for-web 14 DesignSpark Mechanical – https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/mechanical-download-and-installation 15. nanoCAD Free v5 – https://nanocad.com/products/nanocad-free/ 📌Timestamp📌 00:00 – Intro: Top 15 Amazing CAD Tools 00:16 – 1. FreeCAD – Open-source parametric modeler with FEM support 00:58 – 2. OpenSCAD – Programmable 3D CAD modeler (for coders) 01:26 – 3. BRL-CAD – Oldest military-grade open-source CAD tool 02:05 – 4. LibreCAD – Free 2D CAD alternative to AutoCAD 02:31 – 5. QCAD – Lightweight 2D CAD with scripting and G-code export 03:04 – 6. TinkerCAD – Beginner-friendly browser-based 3D tool 03:35 – 7. Autodesk Fusion 360 – Free for personal use (powerful parametric tool) 04:19 – 8. Autodesk – Free access for students (AutoCAD, Inventor, 3DS Max, etc.) 05:16 – 9. Onshape – Browser-based CAD, free for students and hobbyists 05:59 – 10. Solid Edge – Siemens CAD with free student version 06:28 – 11. Siemens NX – High-end industrial CAD, student access available 06:53 – 12. PTC Creo Parametric – Pro-grade parametric CAD with student 07:25 – 13. SketchUp Free – Web-based intuitive 3D modeling tool 07:45 – 14. Design Spark Mechanical – Free direct modeling CAD 07:59 – 15. NanoCAD – Free AutoCAD-style 2D drafting software 08:13 – Final Thoughts – Choose your tool, stay creative 08:34 – Outro – Like, Share & Subscribe 🔖Tags: #CAD #FreeCAD #3DModeling #EngineeringSoftware #CADSoftware #Top15CADSoftware #ProductDesign #StudentSoftware #EngineeringTools #TinkerCAD #Onshape #PTCCreo #SolidEdge #SiemensNX #FreeCADTools #CADforBeginners #3dprintingdesign #DesignSpark #LibreCAD #QCAD #OpenSCAD #autodesk #nanoCAD #engineeringwithpritam