AutoCAD Alternatives for Linux

Autodesk AutoCAD 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 100 alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD are LibreCAD, CADCraft, OpenSCAD and Open CAD Studio.

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  1. FreeCAD icon
     535 likes

    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.

    149 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Steam
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  2. LibreCAD icon
     183 likes

    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.

    130 LibreCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  3. CADCraft icon
     14 likes

    Computer-aided design and drafting; an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Autodesk AutoCAD, rebuilt in pure Rust.

    4 CADCraft alternatives

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    • New

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  4. OpenSCAD icon
     85 likes

    OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and MacOS.

    66 OpenSCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
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  5. Open CAD Studio icon
     12 likes

    Open CAD Studio: a modern, Open Source 2D + 3D CAD application that reads and writes DWG and DXF natively built in Rust, with GPU-accelerated rendering.

    12 Open CAD Studio alternatives

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    • Since 2026

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
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  6. BricsCAD icon
     49 likes

    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.

    97 BricsCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. FluidCAD icon
     7 likes

    Parametric 3D CAD in browser using JavaScript scripting, fully interactive viewport editing, non-destructive feature tree control, direct geometry referencing, rapid prototyping, STEP import/export, smart defaults, minimal math, and open source availability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Since 2026

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8. Dune 3D icon
     16 likes

    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.

    68 Dune 3D alternatives

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    • Since 2024

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  9. SolidCraft icon
     4 likes

    SolidCraft is an open-source parametric 3D CAD application written in pure Rust. Sketch on a plane, constrain and dimension the sketch, turn profiles into solids with features on a timeline, and change a parameter to watch the whole timeline rebuild.

    50 SolidCraft alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  10. GstarCAD icon
     13 likes

    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.

    95 GstarCAD alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2011

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    • Linux
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  11. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  12. Plasticity icon
     8 likes

    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.

    27 Plasticity alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2023

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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