Unify design, engineering, electronics, and manufacturing with Fusion 360

Integrated CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software

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What is Fusion 360?

Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for product design and manufacturing.

Design and engineer products how you want to ensure aesthetics, form, fit, and function

Engineer, design, and create anything with comprehensive electronics and PCB design tools

Save time and money and get quality parts out the door faster

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A platform for product design and manufacturing

What are the benefits of Fusion 360?

Push the limits with 3D modeling

Design and make products with parametric, freeform, direct, and surface 3D modeling tools.

Engineer precision for all workflows

Reduce the impact of design and engineering changes with centralized collaboration and simulations.

Go from design to manufacture faster

Import and edit designs with CAD data translators for 50+ file types using integrated CAD/CAM.

Fusion 360 capabilities

Key capabilities of Fusion 360

Flexible 3D CAD

Fusion 360 enables you to explore many iterations quickly with easy-to-use CAD software.

Integrated CAD/CAM

Produce high-quality CNC machined parts, and additively manufacture builds using FFF or PBF for metal 3D printing.

Unified PCB design

Gain all the advantages of a full-featured schematic capture, electronics design, and mechanical CAD with Fusion 360.

Seamless 3D simulation

Test your designs to ensure they survive real world conditions. Simulate digitally and reduce prototyping costs.

Explorative generative design tools

Explore many manufacturing-ready outcomes meeting your design specifications through generative design.

Instant-on data management

Use integrated collaboration tools to bring teams together and manage product data.

"Fusion 360 is recognized as the best product design and manufacturing software on G2."

– 4.5/5 rating, 300+ reviews

Fusion 360 extensions

Add extensions with flexible subscription options to fit your project budget.

Simulation Extension

Get unlimited access to cloud solves. Use structural, thermal, explicit, and injection molding simulations.

/year

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Generative Design Extension

Explore unlimited generative designs. Optimize for specific materials and manufacturing techniques.

/year

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Machining Extension

Advanced manufacturing tools, include 3 to 5-axis strategies, toolpath optimization, and process automation.

/year

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Nesting & Fabrication Extension

Create optimized and associative multi-sheet layouts for sheet metal and non-sheet metal parts automation.

/year

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Product Design Extension

Easily create complex geometry to enhance the performance and aesthetics of your products.

/year

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Manage Extension

Execute change orders, release management, automated part numbering, and bill of materials management.

/year

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Additive Build Extension

Manufacture metal parts using powder bed fusion to reduce material wastage and cost.

/year

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Additional Fusion 360 offerings

For personal, hobby use

Fusion 360 for personal use is a limited free version that includes basic functionality.

Free - qualification required

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For educational use

Free for qualifying students and educators or institutions.

Free - validation required

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For collaborators

Fusion 360 - Team Participant is for additional users to share, review, and manage projects.

/month

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is Autodesk Fusion 360?

Autodesk Fusion 360 is the first 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB tool of its kind, connecting your entire product development process into one cloud-based software.

Who uses Autodesk Fusion 360?

Industrial designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, machinists, hobbyists, and startups use Autodesk Fusion 360.

Is Autodesk Fusion 360 free?

Autodesk Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups.

Is Autodesk Fusion 360 the same as AutoCAD?

Autodesk Fusion 360 is integrated CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software, whereas AutoCAD is CAD software to create 2D and 3D drawings. Compare Fusion 360 vs AutoCAD(US site)

What is the price of a Autodesk Fusion 360 subscription?

Autodesk Fusion 360 is paid monthly, paid annually, or paid every 3 years.

How can I renew my Autodesk Fusion 360 subscription?

If you purchased online, your subscription will automatically renew unless you’ve turned auto-renew off. Simply sign in to your Autodesk Account and select the product you want to renew and verify that your auto-renew is set to on and your payment method is correct.

What are the system requirements for Autodesk Fusion 360?

Operating System

Apple® macOS™ Monterey 12.0, Big Sur 11.x*; Catalina 10.15; Mojave v10.14 (learn more about Apple Security Updates)

Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 (64 bit) (until January 2023)**

Microsoft Windows Windows 11, 10 (64-bit)

CPU

x86-based 64-bit processor (e.g. Intel Core i, AMD Ryzen series), 4 cores, 1.7 GHz or greater; 32-bit not supported

ARM-based processors partially supported via Rosetta 2 only

Can I install Fusion 360 on multiple computers? 

With a subscription to Fusion 360 software, you can install it on up to 3 computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software License Agreement (US site) for more information.

How do I convert my Fusion 360 free trial to a paid subscription? 

Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy Fusion 360 here. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription.

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Legal Terms and Conditions

Autodesk online store promotion:

This promotion offers a 20% discount off the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for purchases of a 1- or 3-year subscription to Fusion 360 and a 30% discount off the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for a 1-year subscription to the following products (excluding taxes):

• Fusion 360 Machining Extension

• Fusion 360 Nesting & Fabrication Extension

• Fusion 360 Manage Extension

• Fusion 360 Generative Design Extension,

• Fusion 360 Product Design Extension

• Fusion 360 Simulation Extension

• Fusion 360 Additive Build Extension

This offer is available from 6/28/22 through 7/22/22 on Autodesk EMEA eStores and may not be combined with other rebates or promotions and is void where prohibited or restricted by law. Products must be purchased from Autodesk online store and the applicable discount will automatically appear in your basket. EMEA eStores include www.autodesk.ae, www.autodesk.be/nl, www.autodesk.be/fr, www.autodesk.cz, www.autodesk.dk, www.autodesk.hu, www.autodesk.nl, www.autodesk.no, www.autodesk.pl, www.autodesk.fi, www.autodesk.se, www.autodesk.co.uk, www.autodesk.eu, www.autodesk.de, www.autodesk.fr, www.autodesk.it, www.autodesk.es, www.autodesk.pt, www.autodesk.ch/de, www.autodesk.ch/fr, www.autodesk.ch/it, www.autodesk.com.tr.

Educational licences including new, upgrades and migrations, and education-to-commercial transfers do not qualify. This promotion is not valid for product licences purchased through the Autodesk Employee Purchase Programme. This offer may not be combined with any conditions or discounts offered under the Major Account programme.

AUTODESK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, SUSPEND OR MODIFY PART OF OR THESE ENTIRE PROMOTIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, FOR ANY REASON AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION. PRICES FOR AUTODESK SOFTWARE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Autodesk, Fusion 360, Fusion 360 Team Participant, Fusion 360 Machining Extension, Fusion 360 Nesting & Fabrication Extension, Fusion 360 Manage Extension, Fusion 360 Generative Design Extension, Fusion 360 Product Design Extension, Fusion 360 Simulation Extension, Fusion 360 Additive Build Extension are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.