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Best for: Technical reliefs and 2.5D machining. FreeCAD is open-source and cross-platform. The Path Workbench allows you to create toolpaths from 2D drawings and basic 3D models. It is not as artist-friendly as ArtCAM, but for mechanical parts and signmaking, it is incredibly powerful. Cost: $0.

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Best for: The full modern replacement. Ironically, Autodesk killed ArtCAM and encouraged users to move to Fusion 360. The Personal (free) license for Fusion 360 includes 2.5D and 3D CAM, modeling, and even rendering. It is not as intuitive for relief art as ArtCAM was, but the feature set is vastly larger. The main limitation: limited rapid moves and a learning curve. But it is legal, supported, and updated weekly. Best for: Technical reliefs and 2