Really free for hobbyist/enthusiast or business that make less than $100k/yr?

[Anonymous]

So I am trying out Fusion 360, and am nearing the end of the trial period.  I came across this post/blog:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/design-differently/how-and-why-we-re-building-fusion/ba-p/5496355

This is the part that peaked my interest -

"For users of the basic product, Fusion costs $300/year. For the Ultimate version, it's $1200/year—the same price everywhere in the world. But we went one step further, for hobbyists, enthusiasts, makers and startups—in fact, anyone using Fusion whose business makes less than $100,000 per year—Fusion is free."

If this is the case, how do I go about chaning my trial to this free version because I am both an hobbyist with a busness license that definately doesnt earn $100k a year through my small home business.

[jeff.walters · Accepted solution]

Here you go

http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/try-buy

[Anonymous]

Thanks for some reason I missed the register for free version, I kept seeing the monthly and annual subscription options.

[charegb]

Glad you found the free license options. I'm going to post this link for anyone else who finds this thread in the future - http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-...

Thanks,

Bankim

[Anonymous]

Is there any possibility we could see offers like this for Maya?

[brianrepp]

@Anonymous - I'm not sure, but might be worth asking on the Maya forum here:  http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/maya-general/bd-p/area-b201 

[TrippyLighting]

I am not holding my breath, but if they do have such an offer, PLEASE post back here 😉

[Anonymous]

They do offer free software for students, but not hobbyists.

[Anonymous]

I have a small business and would like to learn autocad 360 but I do not see the free license for hobbyists and small businesses anywhere.

[daniel_lyall]

It's only fusion360 

[brandon5569]

I'm a student UC Denver and I have been using the student version for some time now. I would like to start doing some freelance CAD work.  Can I use under $100K licenses for that?   I want to clarify I'm going to be using fusion 360 for my small business.  If this is okay, can I continue on the student trail and if not how can I switch to that licenses from the student license?

Thanks,

Brandon

[Anonymous]

I'm sure the experts at Autodesk can answer all your questions.  

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the link.  I was looking for Autodesk programs and found this.  Didn't know that I could download this for free for a year.  I can try it and see if I like it.  Thanks again.