FreeCAD vs LightWave 3D
| FreeCAD | LightWave 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | £450/mo | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | external | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling method | Parametric modeling | |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac and Linux | |
| File import and export | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE | |
| Physics simulation | Yes | |
| Motion capture | Yes | |
| Procedural motion | Yes | |
| Facial animation | Yes | |
| Crowd animation | Yes |
Listed together in Best 3D Modeling Software