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> TinkerCAD, which runs from the browser. Very intuitive...

TinkerCAD is proprietary software by AutoCAD... And we remember what has happen[0] with its another 'free' app - Fusion360 (RIP).

Thanks, but no.

BTW, LeoCAD is a much better choice for kids and AFOLs.

[0] https://twitter.com/MvdH74169613/status/1369334245043404815

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I don't understand this reaction. Fusion360 continues to be free (as in beer) for personal. Not only that but startups can apply for a free licence each year.

> I don't understand this reaction.

You may get a better explanation from FreeCAD team on Twitter.

[0] https://twitter.com/FreeCADNews

Is there a particular tweet you’re trying to highlight? As a casual bystander, this comment isn’t helpful...

There are a lot of FreeCADNews' threads, so here I would link just few of them.[0,1]

Also read related discussions on HN.[2,3]

[0] https://twitter.com/FreeCADNews/status/1306932199564947457

[1] https://twitter.com/FreeCADNews/status/1313167577284304897

[2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24494653

[3] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24503950

good point!

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