If you are a hobbyist, maker, or startup owner, you do not qualify for the Education license. However, Autodesk offers a "Personal Use" license which is also free but comes with more restrictive limitations (such as limits on active documents and restricted export file types).
The educational license is not a "lite" version. You get access to the complete product development lifecycle: Fusion 360 Download Education License
Visit the Autodesk Education Community and sign up. If you are a hobbyist, maker, or startup
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The (formerly known as the "Startup" or "Student" license) is a free, 1-year renewable license provided by Autodesk specifically for educational purposes. If you are a hobbyist
Can I use the education license for commercial work?No. The terms of service strictly prohibit using the education license for any for-profit activities.