Solvespace
Solvespace is a free, open-source CAD and 3D modelling app for Windows, macOS and Linux. This repository contains the source code of [SolveSpace][], a parametric 2d/3d CAD tool. It has 4,184 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Fusion 360 and SolidWorks.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- BSD
- CAD & 3D modelling
- Actively maintained
About Solvespace
This repository contains the source code of [SolveSpace][], a parametric 2d/3d CAD tool. The official SolveSpace [website][sswebsite] has [tutorials][sstutorial], [reference manual][ssref] and a [forum][ssforum]; there is also an official IRC channel [#solvespace at web.libera.chat][ssirc].
Install Solvespace
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
flatpak install flathub com.solvespace.SolveSpacesnap install solvespaceReplaces
Commercial software people commonly use Solvespace instead of.
- Fusion 360
- SolidWorks
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What is Solvespace?
Solvespace is a free, open-source CAD and 3D modelling app for Windows, macOS and Linux. This repository contains the source code of [SolveSpace][], a parametric 2d/3d CAD tool. It has 4,184 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and people use it instead of Fusion 360 and SolidWorks.
Is Solvespace free and open source?
Yes. Solvespace's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Solvespace?
Flathub: flatpak install flathub com.solvespace.SolveSpace and Snap: snap install solvespace. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v3.2).
Can Solvespace replace Fusion 360?
Solvespace is commonly used as a free alternative to Fusion 360 and SolidWorks. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.