A9CAD Alternatives

A9CAD is described as 'Computer-aided design needs for many users and can used as alternative to AutoCAD. With A9CAD you can draw shapes such as line, rectangle, circle, poly-line, text and dimension; performing drawing modifications like move, scale, rotate, explode, trim, fillet and mirror; edit' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to A9CAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best A9CAD alternative is LibreCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like A9CAD are Autodesk AutoCAD, BricsCAD, DraftSight and QCAD.

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A9CAD alternatives page was last updated Jan 10, 2025
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  1. LibreCAD icon

    LibreCAD

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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.

    108 LibreCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    On Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Bim
    3.  Construction layers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Parametric Modeling
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Isometric view
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  QT Based
    10.  Export to PDF

    LibreCAD VS A9CAD

     

    • LibreCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to A9CAD.

    • LibreCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to A9CAD.

    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceA9CAD is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is LightweightA9CAD is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon

    Autodesk AutoCAD

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    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    126 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Autodesk AutoCAD screenshot 1

    Autodesk AutoCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  3D Printing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Batch plotting
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Cloud Sync

    Autodesk AutoCAD VS A9CAD

     

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to A9CAD.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to A9CAD.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryA9CAD is Free and Proprietary
  4. BricsCAD icon

    BricsCAD

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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.

    79 BricsCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    BricsCAD Dark and light mode

    BricsCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Mechanical Simulation
    4.  Bim
    5.  Mechanical Design
    6.  BIM import
    7.  Rendering

    BricsCAD VS A9CAD

     
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    Autodesk AutoCAD

    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, c...

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    DraftSight

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    DraftSight is a professional-grade, open 2D CAD product for users who want a better way to read, write and share DWG files. DraftSight is easy to use and is available for professional CAD users, students and educators to download and activate for free.*

    88 DraftSight alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    DraftSight screenshot 1

    DraftSight Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d sketching

    DraftSight VS A9CAD

     
  7. QCAD icon

    QCAD

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    QCAD is an application for computer aided drafting in 2D. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schemas and diagrams.

    74 QCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    QCAD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Drawing 2D

    QCAD VS A9CAD

     
  8. MakerSCAD icon

    MakerSCAD

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    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    MakerSCAD screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Site certificate expired. Software itself hasn't been updated in a very long time, is incomplete, and doesn't function

    MakerSCAD Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Visual Programming

    MakerSCAD VS A9CAD

     
  10. nanoCAD icon

    nanoCAD

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    nanoCAD is a pro-grade 2D CAD system with native DWG support and full customizability. It is totally free, for business, professional, or personal purposes. It is fast, lightweight, capable, and , unlike most free CAD programs, completely uncrippled. nanoCAD includes:

    90 nanoCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    nanoCAD 3 main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Convert DWG to PDF
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Convert PDF to DWG
    5.  Ad-free

    nanoCAD VS A9CAD

     
  11. LiteCAD icon

    LiteCAD

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    Create, edit, view, and print 2D CAD drawings using the file formats: dxf, dwg, shp ;Download-Size only 3.10 MB; language: only english;

    53 LiteCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Example for an architectural drawing

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

    LiteCAD VS A9CAD

     
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    GstarCAD

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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.

    84 GstarCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Concise User Interface

    GstarCAD VS A9CAD

     
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    ZWCAD

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    Developed by ZWSOFT, which has helped 900,000 users from 90 countries create amazing things, ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable and DWG-compatible CAD solution for worldwide users. Available in 15 languages, it provides innovative, collaborative and customizable features to designers...

    58 ZWCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ZWCAD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dwg compatible
    2.  Mechanical Design

    ZWCAD VS A9CAD

     
  14. progeCAD Smart icon

    progeCAD Smart

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    progeCAD Smart 2009 is a limited version of progeCAD . It is free for private, non-commercial use only.

    69 progeCAD Smart alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Import and Export to Google Earth with progeCAD Professional

    progeCAD Smart Features

    1.  IntelliCAD

    progeCAD Smart VS A9CAD

     
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    Draft it

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    Draft It is a comprehensive computer-aided design (CAD) software that simplifies complex design tasks with its user-friendly interface, catering to both professional designers and enthusiasts. It offers various versions, including a free edition and a professional Architectural...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Draft it screenshot 1

    Draft it VS A9CAD

     
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