# C08 - FreeCAD

Research checked: 2026-09-18. Category: open-source-tool.

[FreeCAD](https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD)

## Use and fit

Parametric CAD and drawings for a business with CAD competence. Does not supply design approval or fabrication signoff.

## Cost and access

Free software; training/review effort separate.

## Popularity and evidence

GitHub observed 2026-09-18: 33.6k stars.

## Reuse and package decision

LGPL-2.1 shown by official repository.

Tools were not installed or operationally tested. Prices/counts may change. This is a research summary, not the product, connection, license grant or proof of field competence.

## Supporting sources

- [Official repository](https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD)

[Source index](../../SOURCE_INDEX.md).