PTC Creo Alternatives for Linux

PTC Creo is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to PTC Creo and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to PTC Creo are LibreCAD, OpenSCAD, Dune 3D and BricsCAD.

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  1. FreeCAD icon
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    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    136 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
    • Steam
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  2. LibreCAD icon
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    LibreCAD is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux. It is based on Qt, which is a leading cross-platform application and UI development framework.

    125 LibreCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  3. OpenSCAD icon
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    OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and MacOS.

    62 OpenSCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
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  4. Dune 3D icon
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    Dune 3D operates as a parametric 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It provides users with the capability to sketch and constrain both in 2D and 3D dimensions. Furthermore, it allows for the addition of chamfers and fillets to designs.

    65 Dune 3D alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
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  5. BricsCAD icon
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    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. BricsCAD is a cost-effective, innovative, and familiar CAD solution.

    92 BricsCAD alternatives

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    • Mac
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  6. BRL-CAD icon
     56 likes

    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...

    79 BRL-CAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
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  7. Plasticity icon
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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    25 Plasticity alternatives

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    • Mac
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  8. CAD Sketcher icon
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    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    61 CAD Sketcher alternatives

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    • Blender
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    • BSD
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  9. Antimony icon
     9 likes

    Antimony is a computer-aided design (CAD) tool from a parallel universe in which CAD software evolved from Lisp machines rather than drafting tables.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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  10. GstarCAD icon
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    GstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD. With 27 years of continuous improvement and innovation, today GstarCAD is far ahead in performance, stability and becomes leading CAD software in the world.

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    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • Mac
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  11. JSCAD icon
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    JSCAD is a set of modular, browser and command line tools for creating parametric 2D and 3D designs with JavaScript code.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Node.JS
    • npm
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  12. Assetforge icon
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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

    127 Assetforge alternatives

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