Kerf vs Autodesk Fusion 360

Cloud-connected multi-discipline CAD — two tools, two philosophies.

81/81in Kerf today

19/81in Autodesk Fusion 360 (included)

15behind a paid tier

2026-05-19last reviewed

Grouped by discipline (D1–D14), same as Kerf's own capability list. Click a section to expand it.

D1 Geometry & core CAD 11 of 12 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Constraint sketcher (geo + dim)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core`	yes source ↗
Pad / pocket / revolve	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core`	yes source ↗
Loft	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/feature_loft.py`	yes source ↗
Sheet metal	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/construction_verbs_tools.py`	yes source ↗
NURBS surfacing (blend/network/patch)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/network_srf.py`	yes source ↗
Assemblies — mates	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/assembly/mates.py`	yes source ↗
Assembly interference (clash)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/clash/detect.py`	yes source ↗
Assembly motion study	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/assembly`	yes source ↗
2D drawings (views/dims/sections)	yes `src/components/DrawingView.jsx`	yes source ↗
Configurations / family variants	yes `src/components/ConfigurationsPanel.jsx`	yes source ↗
Direct edit (push-pull)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/direct_edit.py`	yes source ↗
Standard parts library (ISO/DIN fasteners, bearings, profiles)	yes `packages/kerf-parts/src/kerf_parts/tools.py`	partial source ↗

D2 Structural / FEA 0 of 6 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
FE — solid (tet/hex)	yes `packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/calculix_bridge.py`	paid tier source ↗
Modal / buckling / nonlinear	yes `packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/modal.py`	paid tier source ↗
AISC 360-22 steel (members)	yes `packages/kerf-structural/src/kerf_structural/steel_beam.py`	no source ↗
ACI 318-19 concrete	yes `packages/kerf-structural/src/kerf_structural/rc_beam.py`	no source ↗
Fatigue (S-N, ε-N, rainflow)	yes `packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/fatigue_fem.py`	paid tier source ↗
FE — plate / shell (native)	yes `packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/linear_static.py`	paid tier source ↗

D3 Machine elements 0 of 5 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Spur/helical gear rating (AGMA 2001-D04)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core`	partial source ↗
Bearings — ISO 281 L10	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/bearings/select.py`	partial source ↗
Springs (compr/ext/torsion/Belleville)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core`	no source ↗
Belt / chain drives	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/beltchain/drives.py`	no source ↗
Shaft (stress + critical speed)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core`	no source ↗

D4 Thermal / fluid / HVAC 0 of 6 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Psychrometrics (moist air)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/psychro/air.py`	no source ↗
Heat exchangers (LMTD + ε-NTU + Bell-Delaware)	yes `packages/kerf-hvac/src/kerf_hvac/sizing.py`	no source ↗
CFD	yes `packages/kerf-cfd/src/kerf_cfd/openfoam_bridge.py`	no source ↗
Steam/water properties	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/boiler/plant.py`	no source ↗
HVAC duct sizing (SMACNA)	yes `packages/kerf-hvac/src/kerf_hvac/duct.py`	no source ↗
Building loads	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/buildingenergy/energy.py`	no source ↗

D5 Aero / marine / space 0 of 5 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Airfoil inviscid CL (panel)	yes `packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/panel_2d.py`	no source ↗
3D wing VLM (+ viscous + compressibility)	yes `packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/vlm.py`	no source ↗
Orbital (Kepler, J2/J3, Hohmann)	yes `packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero`	no source ↗
Naval hydrostatics + GZ stability (IMO)	yes `packages/kerf-marine/src/kerf_marine/stability.py`	no source ↗
Doublet-lattice / flutter	yes `packages/kerf-aero/src/kerf_aero/flutter_pk.py`	no source ↗

D6 Electronics / EDA / silicon 2 of 8 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Schematic capture (KiCad round-trip, ERC)	yes `packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics`	yes source ↗
PCB layout (tscircuit, KiCad round-trip)	yes `packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/fab`	yes source ↗
SPICE	yes `packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics`	no source ↗
Signal integrity (Z0/crosstalk/eye/IBIS)	yes `packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics`	paid tier source ↗
EMC (radiated/shielding/limits)	yes `packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/emc`	paid tier source ↗
PDN (DC IR-drop + AC sweep)	yes `packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics`	paid tier source ↗
PCB thermal	yes `packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics`	paid tier source ↗
Silicon synth (Yosys) / STA / GDS / DRC / LVS / formal / CTS	yes `packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon`	no source ↗

D7 Manufacturing / CAM 5 of 9 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
3-axis CAM (profile/contour/pocket/face)	yes `packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam`	yes source ↗
5-axis (kinematics + posts)	yes `packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam/five_axis`	paid tier source ↗
Turning cycles (G71/G70/threading)	yes `packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam`	yes source ↗
G-code post (Fanuc/GRBL/LinuxCNC/Mach3)	yes `packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam/posts`	yes source ↗
Feeds & speeds + tool-life	yes `packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam/tool_db.py`	yes source ↗
Moldflow / fill sim	yes `packages/kerf-manufacturing/src/kerf_manufacturing/moldflow/hele_shaw.py`	paid tier source ↗
Nesting (skyline + true-shape NFP)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/nesting/pack.py`	paid tier source ↗
Additive / DFAM	yes `packages/kerf-cam/src/kerf_cam`	paid tier source ↗
FDM slicing (Cura)	yes `packages/kerf-slicing/src/kerf_slicing/cura_runner.py`	yes source ↗

D8 Civil / infrastructure / geo 0 of 4 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Horizontal+vertical alignment (clothoid, SSD)	yes `packages/kerf-civil/src/kerf_civil/horizontal_alignment.py`	no source ↗
Corridor / cross-section	yes `packages/kerf-civil/src/kerf_civil/corridor.py`	no source ↗
Geodesy / projections (Vincenty, TM, UTM, LCC)	yes `packages/kerf-civil/src/kerf_civil/crs.py`	no source ↗
Geotech (bearing/settlement/slope/pile/liquefaction)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/civil`	no source ↗

D9 Dynamics / motion / controls 0 of 5 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Planar MBD (Lagrange/DAE, Baumgarte)	yes `packages/kerf-motion/src/kerf_motion/integrator.py`	no source ↗
Kinematics (four-bar/slider-crank/cam)	yes `packages/kerf-motion/src/kerf_motion/forward_kinematics.py`	partial source ↗
Robotics 6-DOF spatial IK	yes `packages/kerf-motion/src/kerf_motion/inverse_kinematics.py`	no source ↗
Controls — state-space / LQR / Kalman	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/controls/system.py`	no source ↗
Vibration n-DOF modal / FRF	yes `packages/kerf-fem/src/kerf_fem/modal.py`	paid tier source ↗

D10 Electrical / energy / PLC 0 of 5 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
AC load-flow (Ybus / Newton-Raphson)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core`	no source ↗
Solar PV (system + partial shading)	yes `packages/kerf-energy/src/kerf_energy/solar.py`	no source ↗
Wiring/harness (WireViz + 3D router)	yes `packages/kerf-wiring/src/kerf_wiring/wireviz_runner.py`	no source ↗
PLC IEC 61131-3 (ST/Ladder/FB/motion)	yes `packages/kerf-plc/src/kerf_plc/power_flow.py`	no source ↗
Firmware build/upload/monitor/debug	yes `src/components/FirmwareActions.jsx`	no source ↗

D11 Tolerancing / metrology / QA 1 of 5 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
GD&T data model (ASME Y14.5)	yes `packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt/feature_control_frame.py`	yes source ↗
Tolerance stackup — 1D (WC/RSS/MC)	yes `packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt`	no source ↗
Tolerance stackup — 3D vector loop	yes `packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt`	no source ↗
CMM fitting & evaluation	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/cmm/inspect.py`	partial source ↗
Process capability (Cpk/Ppk)	yes `packages/kerf-gdnt/src/kerf_gdnt`	no source ↗

D12 Optics / acoustics 0 of 3 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Paraxial ABCD ray transfer	yes `packages/kerf-optics/src/kerf_optics/ray_transfer.py`	no source ↗
Gaussian beam propagation (M², q-param)	yes `packages/kerf-optics/src/kerf_optics/lens_system.py`	no source ↗
Acoustics (ISO 9613, RT60, weighting, mass-law TL)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/acoustics/sound.py`	no source ↗

D13 Verticals 0 of 4 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Jewelry (41 modules)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core`	partial source ↗
BIM (walls/slabs/framing/stairs/IFC4)	yes `packages/kerf-bim/src/kerf_bim`	no source ↗
Textiles (weave/knit/drape/cut-room)	yes `packages/kerf-textiles/src/kerf_textiles`	no source ↗
Dental (crown/surgical guide/DICOM)	yes `packages/kerf-dental/src/kerf_dental`	partial source ↗

D14 Cost / materials / LCA 0 of 4 matched

Capability	Kerf	Autodesk Fusion 360
Should-cost (6 processes, Boothroyd-Dewhurst)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/costing/estimate.py`	partial source ↗
Material selection (Ashby)	yes `packages/kerf-lca/src/kerf_lca/materials.py`	partial source ↗
LCA (full ISO 14040/44 4 phases)	yes `packages/kerf-lca/src/kerf_lca/report.py`	paid tier source ↗
Process simulation (moldflow/weld/AM/forming)	yes `packages/kerf-manufacturing/src/kerf_manufacturing/moldflow`	paid tier source ↗

yes shipped
partial works with limits
paid tier present, but behind an add-on or meter
no not available

Corrections welcome. These rows are read off published documentation on the date shown and go stale as products ship. If a row is wrong, open an issue — the source file is public/compare/fusion.md and every claim in it carries a link.