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Acumatica vs Fusion 360

Acumatica logo

Acumatica

Inventory

Cloud ERP for modern distributed businesses

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fusion 360 logo

Fusion 360

Manufacturing

Cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fusion 360 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Acumatica pricing is not published; the vendor directs buyers to a pricing review or an industry calculator instead; Fusion 360 requires paid subscription for professional use
  • They diverge on capability: Acumatica covers Financial management, Fusion 360 covers 3D CAD modeling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Acumatica and Fusion 360 actually diverge.

Attributes where Acumatica and Fusion 360 differ
AttributeAcumaticaFusion 360
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, macOS
CategoryInventoryManufacturing
Founded20051982

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Acumatica

  • Financial management
  • Inventory
  • Order management
  • Manufacturing
  • CRM
  • Acumatica mobile
  • Business intelligence
  • Custom integrations

Only in Fusion 360

  • 3D CAD modeling
  • Simulation
  • CAM programming
  • PCB design
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Autodesk ecosystem
  • Manufacturing partners
  • PLM systems

Both cover

  • Cloud security
  • Data encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Acumatica

  • Construction industry ERPnot Fusion 360
  • Manufacturing business managementnot Fusion 360
  • Distribution operationsnot Fusion 360

Fusion 360

  • Product designnot Acumatica
  • Prototypingnot Acumatica
  • Manufacturingnot Acumatica
  • 3D printingnot Acumatica
  • Simulationnot Acumatica

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Acumatica

  • Pricing is not published; the vendor directs buyers to a pricing review or an industry calculator instead
  • Cost is driven by transaction volume, data storage and resource levels, so spend rises with business activity rather than staying fixed
  • Charged per application implemented, so adding a module changes the price

Fusion 360

  • Requires paid subscription for professional use
  • Cloud-based, requires internet connection
  • Free tier limited to students and educators

Pricing, plan by plan

Acumatica

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Acumatica review.

Fusion 360

Free
  • Personal UseFree
    • Non-commercial use
    • Basic CAD tools
    • Cloud storage
  • Commercial$70/month
    • Full CAD/CAM/CAE
    • Simulation
    • Rendering

Which should you pick?

Choose Acumatica if

  • You need financial management.
  • You also want inventory.
Acumatica review

Choose Fusion 360 if

  • You need 3d cad modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want simulation.
Fusion 360 review

Questions people ask

Is Acumatica or Fusion 360 better?
Neither clearly leads. Acumatica starts at On request and Fusion 360 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Acumatica or Fusion 360?
Fusion 360 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Acumatica and Free for Fusion 360.
Does Acumatica or Fusion 360 run on more platforms?
Acumatica runs on Web. Fusion 360 runs on Web, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Fusion 360 for free?
Yes. Fusion 360 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Acumatica starts at On request.
What is Acumatica best used for?
Acumatica is most often used for construction industry erp, manufacturing business management, distribution operations. Of those, construction industry erp and manufacturing business management are not what Fusion 360 is typically brought in for.
What can Acumatica do that Fusion 360 cannot?
Acumatica covers Financial management, Inventory, Order management, Manufacturing. Fusion 360 covers 3D CAD modeling, Simulation, CAM programming, PCB design. Both handle Cloud security, Data encryption, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Acumatica: How does Acumatica's pricing model work compared to traditional per-seat ERP systems?

Acumatica charges based primarily on the number of applications you implement, not user seats. Pricing adjusts based on business usage and resources (transaction volumes, user count, data storage needs) plus your chosen deployment license type. Unlimited users are included; you only pay for the functionality you need.

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Fusion 360: Is Fusion 360 free?

Fusion 360 is free for students, educators, and academic institutions with full features. It offers a 30-day free trial for all users, and a limited personal-use license for hobbyists and makers.

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Acumatica: Are there separate pricing calculators for different industries?

Yes, Acumatica offers industry-specific pricing calculators for Construction, Manufacturing, and Distribution to help estimate costs. You can also schedule a custom pricing review with an Acumatica partner for a tailored assessment.

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Fusion 360: How much does Fusion 360 cost for professionals?

Fusion 360 professional subscriptions start at $85/month, $680/year, or $2,040 for a 3-year commitment. Startups that qualify can get a discount starting at $150.

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Acumatica: What happens if my business usage and data storage needs grow over time?

Acumatica allows you to adjust resource levels and data storage as you add users or expand usage. The transparent pricing model ensures you always know your costs, and you do not pay overages for unused features or unnecessary functionality.

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Fusion 360: Does Fusion 360 support 3D modeling, CAD, and CAM?

Yes. Fusion 360 is a cloud-based platform that integrates 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE (simulation), and PCB design in one software.

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