Autodesk generally distinguishes between two main types of licensing:
The licensing logic is often governed by a license file (usually with a .lic extension). This text file contains:
| Alternative | Description | |-------------|-------------| | Autodesk Free Trial | 30-day fully functional trial (renewable with different email). | | Autodesk for Students & Educators | Free 1-year renewable license for most products (requires .edu email or verification). | | Autodesk Flex | Pay-as-you-go tokens (~$300 for 100 tokens, 1 token = 1 day of use). | | Fusion 360 Personal | Free for hobbyists, startups earning <$1k/year. | | Draftsight (Free CAD) | 2D CAD alternative. | | FreeCAD / Blender / SketchUp Free | Open-source or free tiers for specific needs. | | Monthly Subscription | Shorter commitment (e.g., AutoCAD ~$235/month). |
