OpeningDesign, an open source collaborative CAD and BIM platform built on FreeCAD and hosted on GitHub, is reportedly gaining interest among small and medium-sized architectural practices in the UK facing rising Autodesk Revit subscription costs. The Architects' Journal has noted a growing online community of UK practitioners sharing OpeningDesign templates and workflows. Industry observers caution that interoperability with contractor Revit workflows remains a significant practical barrier.

Source: Architects Journal