Autodesk Fusion 360 vs. Blender
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Autodesk Fusion 360 | N/A | Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool which integrates design, modeling, and simulation capabilities. | $70 per month | |
Blender | N/A | Blender is a free and open source 3D creation suite available in under the GNU General Public License. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, video editing and 2D animation pipeline. Blender Cloud is a related service accessible via subscription, and is a training and content platform providing access to expertise from the Blender Institute for advancing one's use of Blender. | $11.50 per month |
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Research Team Insight Published Users have often used Autodesk Fusion 360 to design and prototype products, with many doing so professionally. Customers mentioned using the software to design everything from simple parts for machines to intricate jewelry designs. Meanwhile, reviewers indicated that Autodesk Fusion 360’s cloud-based capabilities make it easier to share and collaborate on designs with others, which is useful for businesses and teams. In comparison, Blender is a popular choice among users for creating 3D animations and visual effects. Many of its users are in the entertainment industry, with reviewers often mentioning how they use Blender for video game development, film production, and virtual reality experiences. It’s also often used by artists and hobbyists who appreciated its versatile toolset and the fact it’s free, as per the customer feedback. Unlike Autodesk Fusion 360, Blender was not as frequently mentioned for use in collaborative or professional settings, likely due to its focus on individual creativity rather than team-based product design. |
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Small Businesses | Onshape Score 9.0 out of 10 | Onshape Score 9.0 out of 10 |
Medium-sized Companies | Onshape Score 9.0 out of 10 | Onshape Score 9.0 out of 10 |
Enterprises | Rhino Score 8.8 out of 10 | Rhino Score 8.8 out of 10 |
All Alternatives | View all alternatives | View all alternatives |
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Likelihood to Recommend | 6.1 (15 ratings) | 9.6 (23 ratings) |
Likelihood to Renew | 10.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Usability | 9.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Availability | 9.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Performance | 8.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Support Rating | 7.9 (2 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Implementation Rating | 10.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Configurability | 10.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Ease of integration | 10.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Product Scalability | 9.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Vendor post-sale | 9.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
Vendor pre-sale | 9.0 (1 ratings) | - (0 ratings) |
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Likelihood to Recommend | Autodesk | Open Source |
Pros | Autodesk | Open Source |
Cons | Autodesk | Open Source |
Likelihood to Renew | Autodesk | Open Source No answers on this topic |
Usability | Autodesk | Open Source No answers on this topic |
Reliability and Availability | Autodesk | Open Source No answers on this topic |
Performance | Autodesk | Open Source No answers on this topic |
Support Rating | Autodesk | Open Source No answers on this topic |
Implementation Rating | Autodesk | Open Source No answers on this topic |
Alternatives Considered | Autodesk | Open Source |
Scalability | Autodesk | Open Source No answers on this topic |
Return on Investment | Autodesk | Open Source |
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