Short answer: Autodesk Fusion (still widely called Fusion 360) costs £612 per year in the UK (£78 per month, or £1,842 for three years) for a commercial subscription. A limited free personal-use licence exists for non-commercial hobby projects, renewable yearly. AutoSoftKey supplies the commercial Fusion 360 licence on a 3-year term from £39 for Windows or Mac.
Fusion is the most-searched Autodesk product in the UK, and most of that interest starts with one question: is it still free? The honest answer is “yes, for hobby use, with limits that Autodesk has tightened over the years”. This guide lays out the current UK prices, exactly what the free licence allows, where the line into commercial use sits, and how the 3-year licence compares for makers turning a hobby into a business.
Prices verified on 2 September 2026 against Autodesk’s UK store listings and Google Shopping data captured through DataForSEO; Autodesk changes list prices without notice, so treat them as a guide and check the live figure before you commit.
Fusion 360 UK prices in 2026
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion for personal use | Free | Non-commercial hobby use only; feature limits; renew yearly |
| Fusion (commercial) monthly | £78 | Cancel any time |
| Fusion (commercial) annual | £612 | About 35% cheaper than monthly |
| Fusion (commercial) 3-year | £1,842 | Three annual payments |
| Extensions (Machining, Simulation, Generative Design, etc.) | Sold separately | Monthly, annual or via Flex tokens |
| AutoSoftKey Fusion 360 3-year licence | from £39 | Commercial licence, Windows or Mac |
Is Fusion 360 free? What personal use actually allows
Autodesk’s personal-use licence is free for hobbyists using Fusion for non-commercial projects, and it is a proper 3-year subscription renewed through your Autodesk account. The restrictions are the point: a limit on active editable documents (extra documents must be archived), reduced export formats, no rapid machining or advanced CAM, no simulation or generative design, limited collaboration and no support. If you sell what you make, design for a client, or use Fusion in a business, you are outside the licence.
| Fusion for personal use | Fusion (commercial) | |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial work | Not permitted | Permitted |
| Active editable documents | Limited | Unlimited |
| Export formats | Restricted | STEP, IGES, SAT, DWG and more |
| CAM | 2- and 3-axis milling only | Full CAM including 3+2 and multi-axis (extensions for advanced) |
| Simulation, generative design | No | Included / via extensions |
| Support | Community only | Full |
When does a hobby become commercial use?
Autodesk’s definition is broad: any use that generates revenue, directly or indirectly, is commercial. Selling 3D prints on Etsy, designing a bracket for a friend’s business, or using Fusion at work to prototype a part all count. The practical test is simple — if money changes hands because of the design, buy a commercial licence. Small makers rarely need the extensions; the base commercial licence covers CAD, standard CAM and simulation.
Fusion vs Inventor: which Autodesk mechanical CAD?
Fusion is cloud-connected, runs on Windows and Mac, and folds CAM, simulation and electronics into one licence, which suits small workshops and start-ups. Inventor is Windows-only, stronger on large assemblies, shop drawings and Vault-based data management, and suits established engineering firms. Both are listed at AutoSoftKey: Fusion 360 and Inventor, each as a 3-year licence from £39, with the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection including both.
The 3-year licence alternative
AutoSoftKey supplies the commercial Fusion 360 licence for a single user on a 3-year term from £39, for Windows or Mac. You pay once in GBP, receive your licence details and setup guidance by email after payment, sign in with your Autodesk account and download Fusion from Autodesk. It is aimed at makers going commercial, CNC shops and product designers who want a fixed cost rather than an annual renewal. Autodesk’s own subscription remains the route for organisations that need Autodesk’s account administration or the paid extensions bundled through Flex.
Ready for a commercial Fusion 360 licence?
Choose Windows or Mac and your release year, pay in GBP and receive your licence details by email.
Fusion 360 price FAQs
How much is Fusion 360 per year in the UK?
£612 including VAT on Autodesk’s annual plan, or £78 per month. AutoSoftKey’s 3-year commercial licence starts at £39.
Is Fusion 360 still free for hobbyists?
Yes, through Autodesk Fusion for personal use, with feature limits and a strict non-commercial condition.
Is Fusion 360 free for personal use in the UK?
Yes. The personal-use licence is available to UK residents in the same way as elsewhere.
How much is Fusion 360 for commercial use?
£612 per year from Autodesk, or a 3-year licence from £39 at AutoSoftKey.
Can you buy Fusion 360 outright?
Autodesk sells subscriptions only. The AutoSoftKey 3-year licence is a single payment for a fixed three-year term.
Does Fusion 360 work on a Mac?
Yes, natively on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.