Arcad AlternativesCAD Software and other similar apps like Arcad

Arcad is described as 'The ARCAD Systemhaus offers with the CAD and AVA system a professional industry-specific solution for the operating system LINUX' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Arcad for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Arcad alternative is LibreCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Arcad are Autodesk AutoCAD, BRL-CAD, BricsCAD and DraftSight.

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  1. 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.

    109 LibreCAD alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    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 Arcad

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

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

    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceArcad is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is LightweightArcad is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
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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 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 Arcad

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

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

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryArcad is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. BRL-CAD icon
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    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...

    73 BRL-CAD alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    BRL-CAD Features

    1.  Image Processing
    2.  Benchmark analytics
    3.  Ray Tracing

    BRL-CAD VS Arcad

     
  4. 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.

    90 BricsCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    BricsCAD Features

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

    BricsCAD VS Arcad

     
  5. DraftSight icon
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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.*

    90 DraftSight alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    DraftSight Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d sketching

    DraftSight VS Arcad

     
  6. QCAD icon
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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 PersonalOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    QCAD VS Arcad

     
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    View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    120 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design

    Microsoft 3D Builder VS Arcad

     
  8. PTC Creo icon
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    With Creo Parametric, and its extensions, you can create, analyze, view, and share designs downstream using 2D CAD, 3D CAD, and parametric and direct modeling capabilities.

    81 PTC Creo alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PTC Creo Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    2.  3D design
    3.  Parametric
    4.  CAE

    PTC Creo VS Arcad

     
  9. MakerSCAD icon
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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.

    106 MakerSCAD alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    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 Arcad

     
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    DesignSpark Mechanical is a 3D modeling software reported to be easy to use so that all engineers will be able to create and share models.

    63 Designspark Mechanical alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Designspark Mechanical Features

    1.  3D design

    Designspark Mechanical VS Arcad

     
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    SpaceClaim Engineer is the world’s fastest and most innovative 3D direct modeler. SpaceClaim Engineer brings 3D solid modeling to the desktops of engineers and analysts who work in 3D, with a simplicity and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) never seen before in CAD.

    60 ANSYS SpaceClaim alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ANSYS SpaceClaim Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d Drawing
    3.  3D design

    ANSYS SpaceClaim VS Arcad

     
  12. KOMPAS-3D icon
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    KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements. The parametric technology allows quickly obtaining models for typical products basing on a once designed prototype.

    69 KOMPAS-3D alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine

    KOMPAS-3D Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  OPENGL

    KOMPAS-3D VS Arcad

     
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