FreeCAD
Official source code of FreeCAD, a free and opensource multiplatform 3D parametric modeler. observed · 2026-10-19
Health v2 · maintenance only
95/100
- Activity 100
- Release rhythm 85
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 82
- age_days: 5154
- days_rel: 22
- days_push: 2
- n_releases_24m: 8
Adoption not part of the score
34484 stars · 6231 forks observed · 2026-10-19
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-09-28, confidence 0.97
FreeCAD is a free, open‑source, cross‑platform parametric 3D CAD modeler. It provides a modular architecture with many workbenches for mechanical engineering, architecture, and more.
Use cases
- design mechanical parts with parametric constraints
- create architectural models and BIM data
- prepare models for 3D printing or CNC machining
- perform basic finite element analysis on designs
- customize and extend CAD functionality using Python scripts
When to choose
- you need a free, cross‑platform CAD tool with a strong community
- you want a parametric modeler that can be scripted and extended
- your workflow includes engineering, architecture, or FEM analysis
- you prefer open‑source software with LGPL licensing
When to avoid
- you require high‑end surfacing or animation features found in commercial packages
- you need native support for advanced solid modeling kernels beyond OpenCASCADE
- your project depends on a tightly integrated commercial CAD ecosystem
Facets
application · maturity active
gui graphics file-upload serialization windows cross-platform parametric-modelling cad bim fem 3d-printing open-source python-api engineering computer-aided-design product-design macos linux
9 sources
- readme: https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD · fetched 2026-10-19 · af994b0880f9
- homepage: https://www.freecad.org · fetched 2026-09-14 · c9b43146e50f
- site_page: https://www.freecad.org/features.php?lang=en · fetched 2026-09-14 · 961d6475116e
- site_page: https://wiki.freecad.org/About_FreeCAD · fetched 2026-09-14 · d364b5ae7cd7
- site_page: https://wiki.freecad.org/Main_Page · fetched 2026-09-14 · f72532b71893
- site_page: https://wiki.freecad.org/User_hub · fetched 2026-09-14 · 80526cef416d
- site_page: https://wiki.freecad.org/Workbenches · fetched 2026-09-14 · 0f141e7be8e3
- site_page: https://wiki.freecad.org/Power_users_hub · fetched 2026-09-14 · 1fc52f38290a
- site_page: https://wiki.freecad.org/Developer_hub · fetched 2026-09-14 · 0dac99eb0a72
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| FreeCAD/FreeCAD | main | 95 |
| FreeCAD/FreeCAD-library | plugin | 76 |
| FreeCAD/FreeCAD-addons | plugin | 71 |
| FreeCAD/FreeCAD-Bundle | infra | 10 |
| FreeCAD/FreeCAD-macros | plugin | 77 |
| FreeCAD/FreeCAD-documentation | docs | 10 |
| FreeCAD/homebrew-freecad | infra | 68 |
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