You can subscribe to Autodesk Fusion through the following ways:
When you subscribe to Autodesk Fusion software, you will also gain access to Fusion for Windows and Fusion for Mac, as well as the industry-specific Manufacturing Extension, Simulation Extension, Design Extension, Signal Integrity Extension, and Manage Extension.
Unlock additional capabilities for 3 to 5-axis CNC machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.
Access professional software and education resources to gain a competitive edge in your educational journey.
If you subscribed online, your subscription is set to automatically renew when your contract expires. The cost of your new subscription term is charged using the payment method and renewal date listed in your Autodesk Account. Learn more about Autodesk software renewal.
If you have a subscription that doesn’t renew automatically, you can find your renewal information by clicking on the subscription or contract in the Billing & Orders section of your Autodesk Account.
Autodesk Fusion for personal use is a limited free version that includes basic functionality for home-based, non-commercial projects. Autodesk Fusion, also available as a free trial, provides access to all CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB features and capabilities for professional users.
Non-commercial, hobbyist users, can access Autodesk Fusion for personal use here.
Autodesk Fusion is supported on Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, and a web browser, For a complete list of system requirements, see here.
Autodesk Fusion can be used on tablets, including iPads and Android devices through the Fusion mobile app. Users can view, mark up, comment on, and collaborate on 3D designs, however modeling cannot be done within the app.
Qualifying startups can access Autodesk Fusion for only $150 per user for 3-years. Learn about Fusion for startups qualification criteria here.
Autodesk Fusion for startups is available for $150 USD per user for 3-years for qualifying startups and entrepreneurs. Find more information about the program and application here.
Autodesk Fusion extensions are not add-ins or add-ons. Autodesk Fusion extensions allow you to unlock advanced manufacturing capabilities and enhanced workflows tailored to your business needs.
A 14-day, free trial is available for the Machining Extension, Product Design Extension, Simulation Extension, Nesting & Fabrication Extension, Additive Build Extension, and Generative Design Extension.
Autodesk Fusion is offered as monthly subscriptions ($85 USD), yearly subscriptions ($680 USD), and 3-year subscriptions ($2,040) per user. See plans and pricing info about Autodesk Fusion here.
Autodesk Fusion extensions start as low as $495 per user per year. Learn more about Fusion extensions here.
Fusion offers flexible subscription options including monthly, annual, and multi-year. If you’re unsure what option best suits your business's needs, reach out to a sales representative here.
Yes, Autodesk Fusion is offered as a monthly subscription offer here. You can maintain the status of your subscription contract via your Autodesk Account.
Autodesk Fusion subscriptions are for a single user, tied to a single email address. The subscription cannot be shared among multiple users. Each user can download and install Fusion on as many machines as needed.
If you need to access Fusion from two machines concurrently, a second subscription would be needed and assigned to another Autodesk account.
Yes, you can purchase a Fusion subscription for others to use. You can assign the subscription to the through the Autodesk Account Manager following these steps:
Autodesk Fusion does not offer perpetual licenses. The software is available through various subscription options, including monthly, annual, and multi-year terms.
Yes, Autodesk Fusion can be installed on as many machines as you’d like. If you need to access Fusion from two machines concurrently, a second subscription assigned to another Autodesk account is required.
Download Fusion by following these 3 simple steps:
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Autodesk Fusion is supported on Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, and a web browser, For a complete list of system requirements, see here.
Autodesk Fusion can be used on tablets, including iPads and Android devices through the Fusion mobile app. Users can view, mark up, comment on, and collaborate on 3D designs, however modeling cannot be done within the app.
You can assign Autodesk to another user by following these steps:
For a more in-depth explanation, see here.
Since Fusion projects and cloud storage are assigned to a certain Autodesk Account with the email address, an export to an external drive is not necessary to have them reassigned. Follow these steps to change your email address for Autodesk Fusion.
Preferences control default settings in Fusion. Follow these steps to set your preferences. Any changes made are saved with your Autodesk ID and are loaded when you next sign into Fusion.
See all Autodesk Fusion keyboard shortcuts here and download a deskmat image of all shortcuts.
Yes, Autodesk Fusion primarily operates as cloud-based software. It requires an internet connection for most of its functions such as saving designs, collaboration features, and accessing the Autodesk cloud library.
However, Fusion does offer a limited "Offline Mode" that allows you to work without an internet connection for up to two weeks. You can activate Offline Mode by clicking on your account avatar in the upper-right corner of the software and selecting "Work Offline."
While in Offline Mode, you can edit existing files and create new ones. However, you won't be able to save changes to the cloud, use cloud-based features, or access files stored in the cloud. Also, any changes made in Offline Mode won't be synced with the cloud until you reconnect to the internet. For more details, you can refer here.
Fusion primarily saves all files to the cloud; however, you can save a copy of your designs on your local machine by following these steps:
Please note that the exported local file will not automatically sync with the cloud version. Any changes you make to the local file will not be reflected in the cloud version, and vice versa. For more details see here.
To subscribe to Fusion you can either purchase directly from in-product under ‘Subscribe’ button or you can purchase via the Autodesk Store here.
To upgrade from Fusion for personal use to a Fusion subscription, enabling access to full functionality, you can choose from monthly, annual, or multi-year subscription options here.
Yes, Autodesk Fusion is free for qualifying students and educators using Fusion or individual use or an institution using in a classroom setting. Learn more about Autodesk Fusion for educational use here.
