# Page 3 | Autodesk Fusion Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Autodesk Fusion the right 3D CAD solution for you? Explore 269 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/178416/Fusion-360/reviews --- Autodesk Fusion 4.5 (269) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/178416/Fusion-360/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated May 4th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of Autodesk Fusion ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 269 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Design Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best Prototypes making software" May 20, 2022 4.0 Very useful if you are creating prototypes specially when doing research and development. Pros The way you can integrate this CAD software with Additive manufacturing and creating the perfect prototype before going on mass production, easy to manipulate and Cloud drive becomes very useful when going between workshops. Cons It is very limited on creating features on CAD if you compare it with top design CAD software. Switched from [Inventor](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/) Fusion is better for creating prototypes , also pricing is way better. Review Source Lourdes G. Asistente al Cliente Supermarkets Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "La fabricacion en pantalla" February 23, 2023 5.0 En terminos generales es muy bueno, pero utiliza muchos recursos del sistema y no trabaja muy bien en malla. Pros Fácilidad de uso, simulación mecánica en tiempo real, creación parametrica. Cons Problemas en ensamblajes complejos, problemas al trabajar en malla, consume muchos recursos. Alternatives considered [Inventor](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/) Review Source Godwin A. Additive Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fusion 360, the always improving youngster in CAD/CAM/CAE!" March 31, 2021 4.0 3D modeling in Fusion 360 is a wonderful experience as I have designed products ranging from medical equipment to automotive technology to household tools and even industrial machine parts with ease. Pros First of all, you can never lose any file on Fusion 360. Even if you fail to save and your device shuts down, you can always get a recovered version on restarting Fusion on that device. Secondly, Fusion 360 is so light as compared to its other competitions as it really doesn't consume much of your OSD/ROM. Finally and obviously, you can easily get access to your design files from anywhere and at anytime you want it as Fusion saves them on the cloud. Cons Of course, Fusion 360 is cloud based and may consume internet data while it is running in "working online" mode. And in offline mode, user experience might not be smooth. Switched from [Inventor](https://www.capterra.com/p/236745/Inventor/) It wasn't really a switch but more of a new preference as it is easier to design a complete project assembly in a single file on Fusion 360. Review Source KA Karim A. Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "If you're a 3d designer or have 3d printers, Fusion 360 is a great option." June 29, 2021 5.0 Fusion 360 is a fantastic project management application that caters to 3D printing customers online. It's an excellent modeling tool that's required for a successful 3D printable design. Fusion 360 offers a unique module for 3d printing in addition to its solid features. It connects to Autodesk's MeshMixer, which is another 3D printing program. The extension \*.stl is required for 3D printable files. Fusion 360, on the other hand, handles this file extension with ease. A 3D printable file with specific qualities is urgently required. If there are any flaws in the design, they must be fixed before 3d printing. This is done through MeshMixer, which can be found inside Fusion 360. Pros \- Fusion 360 is an excellent choice for technical design projects. You can work on the same file with your teammate or customer because it can function on the cloud with numerous users. - Fusion 360's assembly features are another fantastic feature. Fusion 360 allowed you to quickly and easily create assembly pieces. - And, maybe most importantly, it has a parametric design. This provides a designer a lot of power. After you've completed your project, you can adjust some design parameters. As a result, after discussing the final design with your customer, making last-minute modifications on Fusion 360 is a breeze. - Fusion 360 is available for free and includes all functionality. It's an excellent software option for a startup with a limited budget. Cons \- Fusion 360, despite having excellent cloud software, becomes extremely sluggish when using slow internet connections. - Fusion 360 consumes a significant amount of RAM on your smartphone. On your device, it's best to set the RAM setting as high as possible. - Fusion 360's sculpting and retopology capabilities lag behind those of competitor products. Review Source Umar A. Additive Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fusion 360's fusion of incredibly innovative features " August 18, 2021 5.0 It has been very enlightening and 'easy on the eyes'. Unlike the complexity of similar applications such as Inventor and Solidworks, it was easy for me to get used to the interface quicker. The app has also opened my eyes to the innovative possibilities that CAD software can offer. Overall, it has been an awesome experience. Pros The software is a gamechanger in the domain of collaboration. It has allowed me to work on projects with people from across the globe. Another thing that stands out is its user interface. Despite its rather simple interface that resembles that of Tinkercad, it offers almost the exact set of advantages that Autodesk Inventor offers. Cons So so many features are behind a pay wall. I got frustrated when I wanted to perform some functions such as simulations. If some of the features in the pay wall can be included into the free version, it would be magnificent. And even if they do remain behind the pay wall, they should at least become much more cheaper. Instead of breaking the glass ceiling, Autodesk is making it Review Source TN Theodore N. Operateur de Production Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "la conception et la fabrication assiste par ordinateur ont desormais un autre nom ; FUSION 360" April 5, 2023 5.0 j'utilise la version gratuite et je suis satisfait Pros fusion 360 est un logiciel que je recommande a tous pour sa simplicite, son environnement bien detaille et moins encombre, la multiplicite de ses fonctionnalites \[esquisse, extrusion, assemblage\] Cons la version payante du logiciel est un peu couteuse Review Source Vedant A. Assistant Manager Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Cost effective with some drawbacks" January 18, 2023 5.0 Pros It is a very intuitive software that is cheaper than most of the alternatives and performs on par if not better than its competitors. It has a great cloud facility which makes collaborating possible. Cons it is not possible to replace parts within an assembly which makes it a hassle to reassemble it. Sometimes, the tools that we organize according to our liking defaults to their original places, which then requires us to manually rearrange the tools again. Review Source Shubham A. Operations and Training Manager Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Top-rated features for kinematics and simulation" May 29, 2021 4.0 We're an Robotics based Ed-tech startup with the help of which we're creating robotics and other technical solutions for our customers. Therefore, a lot of R&D we do, we create each and every single part or component of a robot in the software. We're rendering the models, creating scenarios and simulating in real time in order to get the right design values and material selection for our product Pros 1\. I've been using this software to create the kinematic links and simultaneously creating the mechanism joints resulting in getting the desired motion, I want to show in a simulation 2. With the help of it's feature recognition tool, it's easy to design each and every single part and can align them in a single tree 3. Easy to access shortcuts helps an advanced user to design components more quickly Cons As this software a cloud-based, it requires high-speed internet to stay logged in while designing and rendering the whole model. Constant updating is one thing that I'm concerned cause it popped out in the middle of your work Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Solidworks is quite costly and the features that we were looking for were not present in it Review Source Ayush J. Student Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Blessing for Electronics enginners and Developers" December 19, 2022 5.0 Autodesk fusion 360 is very powerful CAD software, Ofcourse I attended a lot of sessions to understand the working on this software. I can design 3d robots, models very efficiently. I can design the real PCB directly from my books. All the parts I used for my work are saved directly to the cloud, the library management is awesome. I can share my whole library with my team which makes the collaboration so easy. Pros One thing i like the most is editing the pcb layout. Placing the components and adjusting the wired networks is a complex task but it becomes hazzle free with fusion360. I can observe the voltage-current characteristics directly from the schematic diagram. While creating threads in model, the size of hole is adjusted automatically and first it shows a virtual image before creating it permanently in model. Cons There's nothing to dislike, but it would be great if I can change the colours of wires to remove complexity. and if the tools are labeled with their functions. As it runs on cloud so for working, you need a stable internet connection. Review Source Eduardo R. Engineering Student Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple but effective, Fusion 360" October 17, 2022 4.0 Fusion360 is simple and great specially to get started or simple projects since the software allows the user to undergo the whole process from your 3D model to the simulation of the manufacturing process. A highly recommended product. Pros 3D CAD is simple, controls are user friendly, very straight forward menu with ease of accessibility to the various 3D modelling tools/controls, work can be saved on the cloud meaning you can access your work at any place. The best part about this software is the manufacturing add-in, you can undergo the whole process of bringing your product to life, from the 3D model, to manufacturing it with the various options fusion 360 has to offer (lathe, milling, water cutting, etc). 3D printing function is also great, the software gives you the G-code (necessary for 3D printers to print) for you to import it into your printer dedicated software and voila! Cons The software is simple which can also be a con if you are interested in more complex geometries and mechanical studies of parts you should look for more specialized software like SolidWorks or Inventor. Review Source DM Daniel M. Pasante Universitario Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Una herramienta sencilla para el modelado 3D Fusion 360" May 27, 2023 5.0 Al utilizar específicamente la extensión de Manufactura, fue muy sencillo entender los procesos a realizar en el mecanizado de las piezas. Pros A primera vista la pantalla de usuario de Fusion 360 es bastante agradable, ahí, puedes identificar rápidamente las herramientas que puedes utilizar para realizar tu modelado. Además, las integraciones que tiene son increíbles, al ser un software de AutoDesk funciona con prácticamente todos los programas de la empresa. Su forma de realizar los Sketch para posteriormente darle los atributos necesarios para el diseño 3D, es muy similar a un software CAD, por lo que con un poco de experiencia es suficiente para realizar piezas pequeñas. Cons A pesar de poder a llegar a pagar el software principal, tiene muchas adiciones extra, estas pueden ser necesarias para el tipo de trabajo que quieras realizar con el programa. Pero, tienen un costo extra. Review Source RH Rob H. Mechanical Engineering Intern Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SolidWorks will soon be dead" December 29, 2022 5.0 Fusion is awesome because it is free for education, easier to learn that SolidWorks, crashes WAYYY less than SolidWorks, and has so many amazing features! I love it and I have recommended it to many people. Pros Fusion 360 is an all in one engineering powerhouse of software. It includes 3D CAD, parametric modeling, electronics design, simulation, CAM, and more. Fusion's workflow is smooth and seamless. I really like how assemblies are all one file containing the subassemblies and parts. Sharing a .f3d file is as simple as that. Send one file. Solidworks stores every part as its own file and then puts instances of those parts into assemblies. SolidWorks assemblies require a folder with all of the part files (could be hundreds) and the assembly file to be packed into a zip before sharing. Not to mention that Fusion is cloud based so all of my projects are available from any machine. Simulations and renders can also be done using the Fusion cloud which can save time if your computer isnt the best. Cons Working with meshes is a new feature in Fusion, but it is still very limited and tricky to use. I hope it has similar functionality to Meshmixer one day. Review Source Ashish S. 3D Designer Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This the best designing software in my knowledge." September 14, 2021 5.0 Their designing features are user friendly even begginer can easily work with it. Pros Fusion 360 is cloud base software, so you can easily get access anytime and anywhere. All the projects are saved online and easily available on your fingers. Very fast to install in new device. Design annimation feature is amazing. Cons Because it is cloud software, Sometimes laging experience while working even you have good specification computer system. Review Source RE Roger E. Docente Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Creación de robots para competencia en Fusion 360" January 11, 2024 5.0 Utilizo el programa para crear piezas y componentes para robot creados con Arduino, dichos robots han participado en competencias y el uso de Fusion 369 me ha permitido mejorar mis diseños significativamente. Pros Me ha encantado la facilidad y rapidez para crear diseños en 3D que pueden ser exportados en formato STL. Sobre todo me encanta que permita modificaciones a los bocetos y todo lo que se realizó después se adapta al cambio, es sorprendente. Cons A veces creo que el hecho que de el recurso se utilice online es una desventaja y al mismo tiempo una ventaja ya que no tengo que mover los archivos entre distintas computadoras. Switched from [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/)[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) Se me brindó la oportunidad de realizar un curso con la herramienta para conocerla y me encantó su entorno y funciones. Review Source HH Houssein H. 3d artist ui ux designer Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Houssein houssainy fusion 360" May 9, 2022 5.0 So easy to use so good for furniture manifacturing, i say in description that i m working as 3d artist and ui ux designer but before thag i was working with my dad which is a carpenter Pros I start in learning 3d by this software beacuse it's so easy to use and understand how it work and i can make so amamzing decore or furniture in minute and showing it to my customers Cons I switch to blender because it's easier to make organic shapes so maybe thinking to add a sculpting mode to fusion and it will be perfect for me Alternatives considered [Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/)[Cinema 4D](https://www.capterra.com/p/210368/Cinema-4D/) Reason for choosing Autodesk Fusion So easy to make simple and measured design Switched from [Blender](https://www.capterra.com/p/167519/Blender/) Organic shape so hard to make in fusion Review Source NK Nizamudin K. Technology innovation fellow Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fusion 360 review" July 24, 2022 4.0 my experience with fusion 360 was overall good as i fusion for prototype designing and the version control technique makes it possible for me to fix issue and problems in my design more easily Pros Overall what i enjoyed the most was version control feature and the electronic design feature integrated into the software Cons It being cloud run software affects its performance some times and also causse it to lag due network speed issue in some cases Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Because of version control technique and more easy to use Review Source Marco Z. Hobbyist Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Extrem entäuschend" July 23, 2023 3.0 Leider habe ich Fusion grade wieder verlängert, wird aber mein letztes Abojahr sein, das Gesammtpaket ist leider nur extrem entäuschend. Pros Die weite Verbreitung macht vieles einfacher, solange keine komplexen Vorgänge zu bewältigen sind. Cons Leider läuft Fusion immer wieder extrem instabil. Fehlermeldungen sind kryptisch. Durch die vielen Updates sind die meisten Tutorials nicht wirklich hilfreich, die eigenen Quellen sind eine Katastrophe. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer student Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best CAD software" March 25, 2021 4.0 It is great software if your design is simple, for complex designing you have to invest more time in it to become an expert. Pros It have great UI. It is full featured 3D modelling software can be accessed freely using student version. we can create machine code for 3d printing the designed model. It is best suitable for mechanical industry . Online tutorials can be found so using this is not that difficult. Cons It run on cloud so you have to have an internet connection for using this. Learning can be difficult for the beginners. Beside these it is a great software for 3D modelling Review Source JE John E. Mechanical Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fusion 360, the software for all!" February 20, 2023 5.0 Overall, my experience with Fusion 360 has been lovely, loved drawing on it, loved simulating on it as well as the other typical CAD features you would expect! Pros Where to begin! Fusion 360 is an immersive experience when drawing, it is easy to draw the part with multiple commands that help make your drawing easier to come to life. You can also take your drawing directly to do a simulation, which is pretty accurate and easy to use as well, and it could be done on a cloud! Thus, you don't need much computing power to run your simulation! Cons Hard to say what this software lacked. For my time-to-time simple usage of the product, I found it very fulfilling from the aspects that you need as a mechanical engineer, I was able to share my drawing with my team in a simple manner, and I was able to save and go back to previous work without any issue. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) Because I wanted a better simulation software. Review Source Raitis G. Hardware Prototyper Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most comprehensive software you can get for free" December 31, 2019 5.0 I have been using it in at least 3 different startups I worked at and it never disappointed. Yes, there are some quirks or it's lacking if you expect to find something specialized, but then again - it's a work in progress. Fusion 360 has one of the best and most responsive teams of developers and product designers who actually listen to what people report and ask for on forums and implement those features constantly. As in you don't have to wait for the release sometime next year and hope for the best. Pros It has all the features to satisfy you as a beginning or reasonably skilled maker - someone in mechanical engineering or digital manufacturing. Cons It's now gotten more difficult to apply for a startup licence to be able to use the software for free for commercial purposes, but I still think it's worth it. Review Source Kevin K. Teamleiter trafficmaxx Berlin Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best choice for Makers" February 6, 2019 5.0 I was able to teach myself 3D CAD, and solve all my basic needs around 3D printing projects, like little accessories, cases or replacement parts for any broken item around the house. Pros Fusion 360 is an excellent piece of software for hobbyists and makers, especially considering that it's completely free, even for small businesses. The learning curve is very steep and if you are willing you can create complex designs all by yourself in very short time. Cons You need a basic understanding of the working principles of a 3D CAD software and you must be willing to try and learn. It's not as easy as working with primitives like in Tinkercad, but it's of course aimed at another group of people. What should also be noted, is that Fusion 360 is cloud based, so all your designs are stored there, which is convenient, when you access them from different locations but can also be a disadvantage if Autodesk will one day decide to pull the plug on the servers. If you are using an older Mac, be aware that they will soon drop support for macOS below version 10.13. Review Source Renato B. CPO Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fusion 360 in product design for manufacturing goods" September 13, 2022 5.0 Pros Fusion 360 has a unique easy to use machining simulation that makes CNC way easier and also helping you to design a product already looking to its manufacturing is a great differential. Cons Sp. Fusion 360 has some simplified resources from inventor wich can make some tasks in the software a bit harder and leans you to also having to buy Inventor. Review Source AA Alaa A. CAD CAM Designer Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Number one of 3D modeling and simulation" July 20, 2023 5.0 Fusion 360 is the best for 3D modelling and simulations. Pros Fusion 360 is rich in references and resources for learning and training, the software is full of functions and features, and the simulation is the best 3D molding software. Cons Fusion 360 is slightly expensive and it's not dedicated to the dental field. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fusion 360" July 11, 2022 5.0 Pros Easy to use interface, clean and not congested while still providing most of the basic features as in Autodesk Inventor Cons Visual glitches, occasional slow rendering and bugs such as not being able to roll back the timeline Review Source CL Christopher L. Educator Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Workhorse CAD, Mirrors the Industry Standard." December 6, 2022 5.0 Once installed I love this program, kids are designing and printing from day one uninhibited by the quirkiness of other freeware. Pros This program along with a couple of online tutorials get my students creating solutions to human problems in the first couple of days of class. From there they begin to see the connection between structure, function, and asthetics. Cons Initial installation is frustratingly clunky and overly involved. In order for my students to get an educational license I have to provide each of them with a letter on school letterhead. If we are at a school, using school based google domain emails perhaps we can get this program going a little easier! Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [3D CAD](https://www.capterra.com/3d-cad-software/)[Electrical Design](https://www.capterra.com/electrical-design-software/)[Engineering CAD](https://www.capterra.com/engineering-cad-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.