Autodesk Fusion
Cloud-based parametric CAD/CAM platform with integrated design automation (Python API, Design Automation cloud), generative design, electronics design (PCB), sheet-metal and manufacturing workflows, and cloud collaboration.
Made by Autodesk, public (ADSK, $43.8B)
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4.2 /5 composite score
C1 5/5 reflects the free tier and trial, C2 4/5 reflects the Python scripting API plus Design Automation REST API, and C4 5/5 reflects STEP, IGES, DWG, PDF, STL, and glTF support. C5 4/5 reflects Autodesk Docs, Unreal Engine, and OpenUSD/USDZ integrations.
Worth it
Rubric Scorecard
| Criterion | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Value for the price | 5/5 | Freemium, free tier Source → |
| Agent Friendliness | 4/5 | API: Full Python scripting API (Fusion Scripting API), Design Automation REST API (cloud-based batch processing), REST API via APS Source → |
| Ease of adoption | 3/5 | -- |
| Portability & lock-in | 5/5 | 7 file formats Source → |
| Interoperability | 4/5 | 3 integrations |
Pricing
ModelFreemium
Free tieryes
Free vieweryes
Trialyes
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Evidence
File formats
| Format | Direction | Support |
|---|---|---|
| F3D | both | full |
| STEP | both | full |
| IGES | both | full |
| DWG | export | full |
| export | full | |
| STL | export | full |
| glTF | export | full |
Integrations
Autodesk Docs Unreal Engine (Datasmith) OpenUSD/USDZ
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