Web or native Linux version plans?

[maksymN8J95]

We recently switched entirely to Linux and Fusion 360 is the only product in our workflow that is not properly supported or available. Are there any plans to have a proper web browser version alike OnShape or native Linux version? I think there was a webassembly project in the past but it seems not to be available anymore and the other web version uses a Windows remote desktop with a really bad performance. We've been paying the subscription for over two years now, but no Linux support as well as no usable web client will leave us with no other choice but to consider moving to a different CAD software. 

[dsouzasujay]

Hi @maksymN8J95 

As of now, Autodesk does not officially support a native Linux version of Fusion.

Can Fusion be installed on Linux?

The current web version that uses a Windows remote desktop, as you mentioned, can experience performance issues.

For now, I would recommend continuing to monitor Autodesk's official announcements and the Fusion roadmap for any updates. Your ongoing subscription and patience are appreciated, and Autodesk values your feedback to shape future developments.

[maksymN8J95]

Thank you, if I understand correctly, there are currently no plans for a proper web version alike Onshape either?

[seth.madore]

@maksymN8J95 like this?

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Is-there-a-way-to-...

[maksymN8J95]

That's exactly the slow version I referred to - it's not really running in web browser. It's basically a virtual machine running somewhere overseas that's incredibly slow compared to native web browser performance you get with stuff like Onshape. I personally like Fusion and the pricing better so I'd like to stay with it, but there's still no Linux support, despite of growing interest (see  cryinkfly Autodesk-Fusion-360-for-Linux on GitHub). Even a native web browser version would be better than running it locally in a VM or spending hours trying to get it to work with Wine to no avail. The cryinkfly repository tries to make it run on Wine, but I had no success with it and it has already thousands of users. Thousands of potentially paying subscribers that are trying to get the software to run really hard on Linux.

[micahAVCC8]

Fusion is quite literally the only reason I use windows at all. I've seen hundreds of other posts here (and other forums) echoing my opinion. 

With Windows 11 being a mess, and Valve's insistence that games on Steam be at least Proton compatible, now might be a great time to create a Linux version.

Pretty please?

[tony_eilertsen]

Adding my voice too. Only reason i keep my old laptop running Windows is to use Fusion as all our other stuff runs Linux these days. With how fast Linux is growing these days, more and more people will need fusion to work on Linux. Running it through the Cryinkfly script works only now and then(mostly doesnt work), never had luck with WINE myself. 

[gregF29ZL]

Fusion is the only reason I dual boot now. And Linux market share is rapidly increasing, and will probably continue to do so. 

Given the resistance to supporting Linux OS in any capacity, Im guessing there are significant technical hurdles to get it working smoothly and AutoDesk doesn't see any financial benefit putting in the effort to do so. 

So I suspect we won't see any movement on this until Linux market share is a bit higher.

[fhirschOFP]

Subscribed for about 8 years now.   Adding my vote to Linux native support.

[jacobcohenmail]

Also adding mine, I've used Inventor and Fusion for almost 10 years now nothing else compares to them.

Windows 11 is an incredibly unsafe and unusable OS, not only is it riddled with issues from the forceful inclusion of AI, its also bricking whole systems and erasing major data and I'm sure soon some group of hackers will find a big backdoor that makes the OS even more unsafe to use for consumers and companies. The fact that Autodesk is already warning users that support for Windows 10 has ended is a really bad sign to me, I'm sure its only a matter of time until an update breaks the Windows 10 version or adds a feature that doesn't work on Windows 10. I can't imagine how many people and companies will start ending their subscriptions based on the zero Linux support. There is a massive uptick in people switching to Linux, Mac is too expensive for most, and Windows is trash, I think its time to start working on at least an official way to make Proton or WINE boot Autodesk.

[designofgok]

My Fusion subscription expires later this year and I will not renew unless I can use on Linux. 

Yes, I am so bloody annoyed with Microsoft that I will sacrifice my favourite CAD programme (indeed, my favourite programme, period!) and suffer the pain of moving to Onshape.

Please, please consider diverting some of your resources and supporting Linux. I don't care what distro. Do the right thing cos MS Windows certainly isn't. 

Sincerely, a (formerly) devoted subscriber.

[waywest000]

I've removed Windows from all my systems work and home a few months ago and switched them all to Linux.  I need a Linux version of Fusion 360 sooner rather than later.  It's the only thing causing me to keep one machine dual Booting with Windows.  Please guys, get some Linux support out there asap.

[Foxtrott_4]

I also recently switched to Linux and would like to have Fusion installed as easily as on windows.

[akashicseer]

I use linux on all of my Computers now, I only have Windows on 11 on one computer, when that one dies, I'M DONE WITH FUSION360.   If you can't make a linux or browser version, then I can't use your software anymore. IT sucks, I'll have to find something that runs on Linux that at least works and once I switch, I WON'T BE COMING BACK. So they need to read these forums and get their stuff straight. They are making poor decisions and you may need to replace them if you want your company to survive.  People are leaving microsoft at an accelerated rate.  Fusion higher ups betting on Windows are betting on the losing horse after the race. 

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[gregF29ZL]

They do have a basic web version that works fairly well on Linux. I've ran it on a Steam Deck. However its paid versions only

I suspect it's a money thing. The underlying core structure of fusion probably isn't easy to port to Linux, thus it would cost time and money to assemble a team to get it working and maintained. I think AutoDesk doesn't think theres enough money to be made in the Linux ecosystem to do it.

[designofgok]

Thanks, yes, I've tried the web version but found it painfully laggy. That
was in windows though so I'll try again in Linux. I really don't want to
abandon fusion (nose to spite face...?) but I can't forgive MS. Thanks

[maksymN8J95]

I understand that you are upset and so am I, but I think it's helpful to get a clear picture of the situation - Autodesk has currently no incentive in supporting Linux, because it's an extremely niche platform and supporting it and dealing with distributing software for many different Linux platforms would be a major pain in the butt for them. Unless Linux gets like 20% desktop OS market share, they probably won't even care. I see only several options how this situation can change:

1. People start quitting Fusion to move to OnShape that works in a web browser and Autodesk will be forced to react

2. FreeCAD gets so much better that people will start quitting Fusion

I think the first option is much more realistic and the web browser environment solves the OS compatibility issue. It would also anyway fit in their business strategy which is being subscription based and primarily intended to run in the cloud (which I honestly don't like much either). The main reason why I keep using Fusion is its CAM that's the most intuitive and competitive CAM product on the market imo, especially for beginners (although I know a guy who even programs aerospace parts with Fusion).  However the moment they decide to make it more expensive, I will simply quit using Fusion completely. My current solution is VFIO + LookingGlass, but not everyone can afford another GPU just for the CAD or a CPU or motherboard that run that well. The good news is that you can get even a pretty dated GPU and it will still work fine.

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[maksymN8J95]

That "web version" it not even a web version. It's simply a remote desktop client running in the web browser that connects to some very laggy VM, likely in America. I tried this from Europe and it's so sluggish, it's impossible to do any real work and it keeps disconnecting. 

[tony_eilertsen]

To be fair if you somehow get it running with the Linux install script or through bottles, it does in fact work , at least 80% working. Problem is it will stop working after some update. They dont really need to port anything, they just need at least one person just testing/fixing running it through wine/proton etc every update. Was looking at the Flathub "2025 wrapped", FreeCAD was top 3 in Graphics & Photography category with close to 200% growth since 2024. There's surely a want for CAD on Linux.

Yes the web based fusion is locked behind a paywall, and that sucks. Running Fusion in a VM is a horrible experience unless you go GPU passthrough. My solution for now is just to keep a spare old laptop running Windows for Fusion only, and using Moonlight+ sunshine to rpd into it from my main rig.  Im in the same boat, mostly use it for the CAM as a hobby. 

[infoFLE43]

The only reason I am having to use Windows 11 is because of Fusion 360. I love the interface and find it intuitive to use compared to FreeCAD, Onshapes etc. that said I am so fed up with Windows 11 and Microsoft inability to even do standard updates correctly that I am now that considering dropping back FreeCAD just to get away from Microsoft. Please can you make a Linux or Web Browser based version of Fusion 360. Don't do what Microsoft are doing and thinking their monopoly in the market will save them working with a number of customers most are now looking to move away from Microsoft especially with the price increases coming in for AI which most people don't want.