Let’s take a look at the new qualifications for the Autodesk Fusion For Startup Use license: Fusion 360 Startup License Qualifications However, for those in startup companies, the bottom line is that you must now go through an approval process. Let me know if I can further assist.For those using the powerful Fusion 360 for personal use, this licensing change is likely without any notable effect, as the functionality excluded includes team features and power CAD import/export. You can get an annual subscription to Fusion 360 for only $310/year, a $185 savings and can remain locked in at that price so long as your subscription remains active with no lapse in coverage. Please refer to the following blog post for complete details on the updates - That said, if you’re interested in personalized support, collaboration with others, and access to all commercial translators we have a great offer until the end of October. Hi George- Fusion 360 is still free for hobbyists and startups. Here is a copy/paste of the reply I received when I questioned the new changes: I never used any of those features anyways so am sticking with the free hobby license. IF you opt for the $310 a year special deal those restrictions will not apply. The only thing really changed/ removed is personalized support, a restricted set of file importation translators and collaboration with others, other than that it remains the same as always. I use the software daily, so what ever.Its worth noting that Fusion is still free for hobby users.

Guess this means Solidworks through the EAA is cheaper.

Technically didn't have to do it, but they changed their rules for hobbyists.

Well, I just subscribed for 310$ a year, will stay at 310$ a year as long as you renew.

Fusion 360 for hobbyists after 1 year