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Autodesk Fusion 360 vs Rhino 3D

Autodesk Fusion 360
68 Ratings
Rhino 3D
41 Ratings

Autodesk Fusion 360

68 Ratings
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Score 8.2 out of 100

Based on 68 reviews and ratings

Rhino 3D

41 Ratings
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Score 8.9 out of 100

Based on 41 reviews and ratings

Attribute Ratings

  • Autodesk Fusion 360 is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
  • Rhinoceros 3D is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend

Likelihood to Recommend

8.1

Autodesk Fusion 360

81%
12 Ratings
9.4

Rhino 3D

94%
8 Ratings

Likelihood to Renew

10.0

Autodesk Fusion 360

100%
1 Rating

Rhino 3D

N/A
0 Ratings

Usability

9.0

Autodesk Fusion 360

90%
1 Rating

Rhino 3D

N/A
0 Ratings

Availability

9.0

Autodesk Fusion 360

90%
2 Ratings

Rhino 3D

N/A
0 Ratings

Performance

8.0

Autodesk Fusion 360

80%
2 Ratings

Rhino 3D

N/A
0 Ratings

Support Rating

7.9

Autodesk Fusion 360

79%
4 Ratings
7.0

Rhino 3D

70%
7 Ratings

Implementation Rating

10.0

Autodesk Fusion 360

100%
2 Ratings

Rhino 3D

N/A
0 Ratings

Product Scalability

9.0

Autodesk Fusion 360

90%
1 Rating

Rhino 3D

N/A
0 Ratings

Likelihood to Recommend

Autodesk Fusion 360

This software has been so easy to use from day one! I couldn't be more thrilled with it. Being an SME, it is offered on an annual basis free of charge. My network of engineers are amazed I am able to accomplish what I have using this software when the companies they come from are paying thousands for licensing. I also would like to note that Autodesk offer an incredible specialization to really round out your skills via Coursera.

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Rhino 3D

One of the main highlights of Rhino is the built-in visual programming system "Grasshopper". It is widely used for parametric architectural design, by a variety of world-class architectural offices. It is also very popular within architectural schools and universities. Its usefulness has increased a lot by having add-ins, plug-ins, scripts, and integrations with Revit and ARCHICAD for BIM workflows.

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Stefan Boeykens | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Pros

Autodesk Fusion 360

  • The first PRO of Fusion 360 that always comes to mind is how versatile it is. Fusion 360 is the first CAD/CAM software that also includes other key features that CAD programs of this size don't have.
  • Fusion 360 has a generous licensing structure that gives those just starting out a place to start with a professional level CAD program. As a result, this has helped build up a huge community and user base around Fusion 360.
  • Fusion 360 is updated on a monthly basis. This has proven to be a huge advantage over Solidworks (something else I use) which is only updated once a year. The nice thing about monthly updates, other than regular bug fixes, is that the team can adapt quickly and no one is taken by storm with a big overhaul of the UI or features at the beginning of the year.

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Rhino 3D

  • Parametric Modeling - Grasshopper allows for easy/rapid iterative process
  • White box renders display - looks great as a quick diagram export with no post-production required.
  • robust command prompts - rhino was originally made for industrial design and it flexes a lot of unique modeling commands that put it up there with SolidWorks

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Cons

Autodesk Fusion 360

  • Fusion 360 is a very simple program, so once you begin to draw more complex 3D models, the software gets sluggish and loses its fluidity.
  • It would be really nice if Fusion 360 could output a model as a SolidWorks file so I can begin to draw something out in Fusion 360 and then pick it up in SolidWorks when I need to do some more advanced functions.
  • Because Fusion 360 is a simpler program, there are a few functions such as 3D sketches that are not intuitive like all the rest of the functions are.

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Rhino 3D

  • Rhino has very limited sheet layout tools.
  • Grasshopper could be better integrated into the main interface.
  • Lack of backwards file compatibility can be frustrating.

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Pricing Details

Autodesk Fusion 360

General

Free Trial
—
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—
Entry-level set up fee?
No

Starting Price

$0

Autodesk Fusion 360 Editions & Modules

Edition
Fusion 360 FreeFree
Fusion 360$60.002
  1. none
  2. per month
Additional Pricing Details
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Rhino 3D

General

Free Trial
—
Free/Freemium Version
—
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—
Entry-level set up fee?
No

Starting Price

$915 per license

Rhino 3D Editions & Modules

Edition
Rhino 3D for Windows & Mac$9151
  1. per license
Additional Pricing Details
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Likelihood to Renew

Autodesk Fusion 360

Autodesk Fusion 360 10.0
Based on 1 answer
It does everything I need for great value.

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Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Rhino 3D

No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic

Usability

Autodesk Fusion 360

Autodesk Fusion 360 9.0
Based on 1 answer
Overall it is just a great piece of software for doing most 3D work. It has everything I need plus more at a great price.

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Rhino 3D

No score
No answers yet
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Reliability and Availability

Autodesk Fusion 360

Autodesk Fusion 360 9.0
Based on 2 answers
Sometimes I like using it on Saturday nights. Unfortunately, they usually do their updates at this time and it isn't available to use.

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Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Rhino 3D

No score
No answers yet
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Performance

Autodesk Fusion 360

Autodesk Fusion 360 8.0
Based on 2 answers
It can freeze sometimes while doing heavy tasks.

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Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Rhino 3D

No score
No answers yet
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Support Rating

Autodesk Fusion 360

Autodesk Fusion 360 7.9
Based on 4 answers
Support is conducted via internet Q&A boards; newcomers to 3D modeling may find that articulating their questions in the language of CAD software is the tricky part — once they find the right technical term for what they're trying to accomplish, answers come quickly. Autodesk also provides a large library of educational tutorial videos that make the initial process of learning Fusion 360's interface much easier.

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Jeff Eaton | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Rhino 3D

Rhino 3D 7.0
Based on 7 answers
A majority of the support for Rhinoceros 3D does not come from the company itself, but from online forums and boards where other Rhinoceros 3D users outline their issues and solutions. The Rhinoceros 3D website does not offer much in-depth support and just outlines general how to's. At the same time, online forums allow for more specific issues to be addressed and solved by the Rhinoceros 3D community.

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Implementation Rating

Autodesk Fusion 360

Autodesk Fusion 360 10.0
Based on 2 answers
No. It is basic and straightforward.

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Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Rhino 3D

No score
No answers yet
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Alternatives Considered

Autodesk Fusion 360

Both [Autodesk] Fusion 360 and SOLIDWORKS are far beyond any open source project or 2-D oriented software. Compared to SOLIDWORKS, [Autodesk] Fusion 360 comes packaged with more functionality without needing to purchase additional add-ons for each function.

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Rhino 3D

It's hard to compare Rhino to other modeling software as Rhino is in a niche of its own. No other software (to my knowledge) is as customizable/programmable and has such a large community and such a large amount of free, open-source addons.Rhino (and Grasshopper) can be intimidating at first but once you get familiar with it and grow your toolbox with your own scripts, so much time will be saved

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Antoine Carpentier, E.I.T | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Scalability

Autodesk Fusion 360

Autodesk Fusion 360 9.0
Based on 1 answer
It offers so much already, and the reason being is that it showed promise early on.

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Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Rhino 3D

No score
No answers yet
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Return on Investment

Autodesk Fusion 360

  • It gives me totally positive impacts. Its zero cost eliminates the need to search for other software to use.
  • Fusion 360's Autodesk cloud solution enables me to use 3d files generated via other Autodesk design software that are widely used by my customers.

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Oral Tosun | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Rhino 3D

  • Right away Rhino3D is useful for simple and accurate 3D model import, repair and export all in a variety of formats.
  • Rhino3D is easy to use and learn. The time to productivity is very short with this modeling tool.
  • The price is low for the value received, a great investment.

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Bob Householder | TrustRadius Reviewer
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