Listed unranked are 19 products that include CAM and 6 CAD products (in alphabetical order by product name). The contents were checked on each vendor's official page. Prices show only the values published on the official page, as of 2026-10-07; those not published are marked “quote.”
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⌗Integrated CAD/CAM and standalone CAM
Integrated systems where CAM runs inside CAD (Fusion, SOLIDWORKS CAM, Creo's machining functions, Onshape CAM Studio, etc.) make it easy for toolpaths to follow when you change the shape. Standalone CAM and CAM embedded in another vendor's CAD (hyperMILL's SOLIDWORKS and Inventor integration, SolidCAM, etc.) are strong in accepting data from any CAD.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
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Within one group the filter means “any of”; across groups it means “all.” Machining strengths are classified from the machining range stated on each vendor's official page (products that say only “milling” are not placed under 2.5D or 3D).
Autodesk Fusion
CADCAMCAE2D, 2.5D3D5-axisTurningMill-turnFree versionTrial version
2.5D, 3D, 3+2, simultaneous 5-axis, turning, mill-turn[1][9][10]Basic Fusion handles 2.5D and 3-axis. Advanced features such as 3+2, 4-axis, and 5-axis are in the Manufacturing Extension or Fusion for Manufacturing.
As shown on the official page as of 2026-10-07. A “25% off for 4 licenses” promotion is displayed
Free, for individuals
Fusion for personal use: limited to non-commercial use at home, for individuals with total annual revenue under USD 1,000 from using Fusion, limited features, forum-only support. For educational institutions (eligible students and educators), all features are free[1][12][9]
Limits of personal-use CAM
As of the 2020 announcement: 2-, 2.5-, and 3-axis milling and toolpath simulation are available. 3+2, 4-axis, and 5-axis are paid-version only. Automatic tool change is not available; programs that use multiple tools are output per tool. Rapid feed is limited to the cutting feed rate. Extensions are not available[10][12]Check the latest limits in the personal-use terms of service.
3D, simultaneous 5-axis[14]For large dies and molds and complex 3D parts. Ultimate includes automatic collision avoidance, machine simulation, robotics, etc.
OS
Windows 11 (64-bit)[15]System requirements of PowerMill 2027
Delivery form
Subscription (1-year, 3-year). Fusion and its extensions can also be used[14]
2.5D, 3D, positional 5-axis, simultaneous 5-axis[22]CAD/CAM for dies and molds with an integrated surface modeler. There are also packages for part machining, and CAM-TOOL for NX, which runs on NX
OS
Windows 11 Pro / Pro for Workstations / Pro Education[23]
Price
QuoteNo price on the official page (inquiries and resellers)
Milling (vertical, horizontal, gantry), multitasking (mill-turn), hole machining, wire (2- and 4-axis)[24][25]Milling on vertical, horizontal, gantry, and mill-turn machines. Wire is optimized for each machine brand
Price
QuoteNo price on the official page (inquiries and resellers)
2.5D, 3D (3D Pocket, 3D Surface, Waterline), turning (Turning add-on), 4-axis (experimental)[27]Most operations are 2.5D. Assumes a 3-axis mill or router
OS
Windows 10 or later (64-bit) / macOS 12 or later / Linux[28]
3D CAD for machine and equipment design. Handles large assemblies quickly with lightweight data (SX). Moves to 3D while keeping the 2D design workflow (MX). Rooted in Fujitsu's in-house CAD development (founded 2010)[33]
Price
QuoteNo price on the official page (inquiries and resellers)
Has Japanese development, sales, and support companies[35]
Mastercam
CADCAM2D, 2.5D3D5-axisTurningMill-turnFree version
Developer
CNC Software (Sandvik announced the acquisition in 2021) (USA (Tolland, Connecticut))[36]
Machining range
2- to 5-axis milling, router, lathe, Swiss-type, wire (2- and 4-axis)[36]
OS
Windows 11 64bit Professional[37]Mastercam 2028 is the last version to install on Windows 10. Mac virtual environments are not validated and not supported
Price
QuoteNo price on the official page (inquiries and resellers)
Free, for individuals
Learning Edition is free. It cannot output G-code, its file format is not compatible with the commercial version, and no post is included[38]
NX CAM (NX X Manufacturing)
CADCAM2D, 2.5D3D5-axisTurning
Developer
Siemens Digital Industries Software (Germany (Siemens))[39]
There are CAD/CAM and CAM-only editions; features increase in the order Essentials, Standard (2.5-axis, hole, turning, on-machine probing), Advanced (+ 3-axis), Premium (+ multi-axis). SaaS or on-premises can be chosen[39]
Delivery form
Subscription (annual, monthly, and 3-year terms are shown). Can be bought online on the US site[39][40]
Price
QuoteCould not confirm the amount on the official page
Post
Post editing and creation with Post Configurator etc.; creating machine kinematics models[40]
As shown on the official page as of 2026-10-07. Tax and fees extra. The expiry date on the page is 2027-05-31. Shown in yen when accessed from Japan (US: Design Essentials floating $4,110, locked $3,350; Machining Suite $5,820)
SOLIDWORKS for Makers (regular)$48/year(local price, excluding tax)[46]Monthly payment is $15. As of 2026-10-07 a half-price $24/year promotion is displayed
As shown on the official page as of 2026-10-07. All are US prices. Local prices are shown in the cart
Free, for individuals
The Makers edition is for individuals and hobby use with annual revenue under USD 2,000. Includes 2.5- and 3-axis CAM[46]
Milling[50]A web service where you upload a part and it performs a manufacturability check (DFM), a cycle time and cost estimate, and automatic CAM creation, and outputs to Autodesk Fusion
Fusion for personal use: limited to non-commercial use at home, for individuals with total annual revenue under USD 1,000 from using Fusion, limited features, forum-only support. For educational institutions (eligible students and educators), all features are free[1][12][9]
The software information was written from each vendor's official pages (product pages, price pages, system requirements, help), viewed on 2026-10-07. Check prices and terms on the official page.