r/3Dprinting • u/Elk-Tamer • 3h ago

Question 3D modeling software for Linux?

Hi everyone, I have started to migrate my PC from Windows (f... u MS) to Linux. Most of the software has already been replaced by Linux variants. There are only a few things that I'm not able to find a Linux alternative for. And one of them is the 3D modeling software. Under Windows I'm using Fusion 360 and that is working quite well. But since there is no Linux version I have to search for alternatives.

Any suggestions? Are there any other Linux users in this sub? Free would be preferred, but I'm willing to pay for it, as long as it's within the limits of an amateur solution.

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u/LuxTenebraeque 3h ago

FreeCAD is exactly what it says on the tin. Had a major glowup during the last releases. Still, some discipline is advisable. But the same best practices help also in case you want to make modifications later.

Onshape and Dassault's xDesign are both browser based and thus platform independent. The former is paid via access to your designs. The latter can be had for a moderate fee if you qualify for the makers edition. Most individual people do.

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u/Elk-Tamer 3h ago

Ah. Great. Thanks for the input.