Different tools for different problems. Fusion 360 is product/CAM-focused, cloud-tethered. Diaz Editor is building-scale, local-only, one-time pricing. Honest fit-check for tradespeople comparing both.
Fusion 360 is Autodesk's product-design + CAM platform (machining, 3D printing, parametric modeling). Commercial tier $680/year, cloud-tethered, hobbyist-free. Diaz Editor is building-scale CAD: sketch a building, place components, export PDF/DXF. €99 founding lifetime, local, no cloud. They solve different problems — pick the one that fits your work.
| Feature | Diaz Editor | Fusion 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Building-scale 3D editor | ✓ hierarchical | — (part-scale) |
| 2D CAD module | ✓ DXF | 2D drawings |
| CAM / toolpaths | — | ✓ CNC + 3D print |
| Parametric features | — (direct modeling) | ✓ feature tree |
| Component library (trade) | 30+ items | — (general parts) |
| PDF export | ✓ built-in | ✓ |
| Works fully offline | ✓ | — (cloud-tethered) |
| Cloud account required | — | Autodesk ID |
| Free hobbyist tier | — (trial only) | limited |
| No subscription (commercial) | ✓ one-time | $680/yr |
Source: Fusion 360 pricing page + Diaz Editor v0.3 changelog. Updated May 2026.
Difference over 5 years: ~€3,000 stays in your pocket if your work is building-scale. After the 100 founding spots, regular Pro price is €1,000 once.
Diaz Editor is the right tool. Fusion 360 can model a building, but the workflow is part-design-shaped. Diaz Editor's site → building → level hierarchy is purpose-built. Save €3,000 and use a tool that matches your work.
Fusion 360 wins clearly. CNC toolpaths, 3D print prep, parametric feature trees — Diaz Editor doesn't compete here. Different problem, different tool.
Fusion 360 is optimised for product design and CAM at part scale. It can model buildings, but the workflow is awkward — no built-in floor/level hierarchy, no architectural component library. Diaz Editor is purpose-built for building-scale.
The personal-use tier is free but limited to non-commercial use under $1,000/year revenue (renewable 3-year license). For paid client work you need the commercial tier at $680/year. Diaz Editor allows commercial use at €99 founding lifetime.
Fusion 360 requires Autodesk cloud for storage and license verification. Offline mode is limited and time-boxed. Diaz Editor is a true desktop app — no cloud, no time-box.
No. Diaz Editor focuses on building-scale design + PDF/DXF. For CNC or 3D printing toolpaths, Fusion 360 (or PrusaSlicer/Cura) fits better. Different problems.
Fusion 360 commercial $680/year × 5 = $3,400. Diaz Editor founding €99 once. Regular Pro €1,000 once.
100 founding spots. No subscription. 3 device seats. Building-scale CAD without the cloud.
Claim founding spot — €99Einmalig. Lebenslang. 3 Seats. Kein Abo.
Gemacht für Selbstständige + kleine Teams (1-10 Personen). Nicht für Architekten oder Utility-Scale-Engineering — dafür sind AutoCAD und Aurora besser.
Regulärer Preis (nach Founding):
€1.000 €99 heute
100 Plätze insgesamt. Stripe-Checkout. Direkter Download nach Zahlung.