The biggest reason why you should use Fusion 360 is because of what features are included. All your modelling history will still be remembered if you open it again. If you don’t like cloud then you can also export your projects to your computer in a Fusion 360 format.

It requires installation on your computer, but your projects are saved on your cloud account so a internet connection will be required. You can start a 30-trial period which you can access here: The license can be bought through your local Autodesk vendor.

License cost for South African: +-R6500 per annum depending on the exchange rate. I have personally not explored this option, but the software can be used for free if you earn less than $100K in total revenue per year. Startups and Hobbyists: A license can be obtained to use it free for a 1 year. A lot of stock photography sites use this type of system.Fusion 360 is a cloud-based CAD package that offers the following:įor Students and Educators: A license can be obtained to use it free for 3 years. Maybe you pay $20 for ten tokens, which you can use as often as you’d like, and recharge when you need more exports. I still would love for to consider the option I wrote a couple years ago…which is a free version, but you could buy “tokens” for a high-quality 3D model export. Now I have to go back and figure out who all is drafting my account for the subscriptions. I’ve lost track of my subscriptions…I just had an unknown charge on my credit card (my fault, of course), and they canceled my card number. Adobe is the WORST, but even Pixologic and SketchUp went to a subscription model. I know I’m personally sick and tired of subscriptions. I know it’s only a few bucks difference, but many people are just using it for occasional 3D printing, and can’t justify a year-long subscription commitment. Didn’t it just go up, too? I wish you would allow people to sign up for a $14.99 or $19.99 monthly subscription. The problem for me is that to get the $20 a month pricing, you have to pre-pay for the entire year.

Fusion 360 for hobbyists