Autodesk Fusion 360 offers several ways to access the software for free, depending on your situation:
1. Free for Personal Use:
Autodesk offers Fusion 360 for free for personal, non-commercial use. This version is intended for hobbyists, makers, and small projects. To access it, you need to sign up for an Autodesk account and select the “Personal Use” option when you download the software.
2. Free for Students and Educators:
If you’re a student or educator, you can get Fusion 360 for free through Autodesk’s educational program. Simply create an account on the Autodesk Education Community website and verify your student or educator status. This will give you access to Fusion 360 and other Autodesk software for educational purposes.
3. Free Trial:
Autodesk also offers a free trial of Fusion 360, typically for 30 days. This trial version has all the features of the paid version, and you can use it to evaluate the software before deciding whether to purchase a subscription. You can download the trial version directly from the Fusion 360 website.
4. Startup and Small Business License:
Autodesk offers a free Fusion 360 license for qualifying startups and small businesses (less than $100,000 in annual revenue). You can apply for this license by filling out a form on Autodesk’s website to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria.
In all cases, you’ll need to create an Autodesk account, and the terms of use (such as limits on commercial use or revenue) will depend on the version you’re using.
