Free ArchiCAD Alternatives3D Modelers & CAD Software like ArchiCAD

The best free alternative to ArchiCAD is FreeCAD, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ArchiCAD and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to ArchiCAD are Sweet Home 3D, SketchUp, LibreCAD and Dune 3D.

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ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

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ArchiCAD alternatives page was last updated Nov 6, 2024
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  1. FreeCAD icon

    FreeCAD

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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.

    109 FreeCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    FreeCAD screenshot 1

    Top FreeCAD Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Interior Design
    4.  FEM
    5.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    6.  Parametric
    7.  3d Drawing
    8.  DWG support
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Procedural Modeling
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode

    FreeCAD VS ArchiCAD

     

    • Most users think FreeCAD is a great ArchiCAD alternative.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ArchiCAD.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ArchiCAD.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceArchiCAD is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Sweet Home 3D icon

    Sweet Home 3D

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    Open-source, Java-based software that allows users to create detailed floor plans, arrange furniture, and explore the final layout in 3D, assisting in interior design projects with ease and flexibility.

    65 Sweet Home 3D alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Java
    Sweet Home 3D screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Interior Design
    2.  Import furniture from web
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  3D Sculpting
    5.  Portable
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  Java based
    12.  Video rendering

    Sweet Home 3D VS ArchiCAD

     
    Comments about Sweet Home 3D as an Alternative to ArchiCAD
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    Negative •Nov 6, 2024
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    Archicad is a professional BIM-Solution, Sweet home is simple 3D for personal interior design. Nice software, just not the same thing at all.

    Guest
    Positive •Oct 2, 2020
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    Sweet Home 3D is a good tool for newbies and people "always in a hurry"

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    • Most users think Sweet Home 3D is a great ArchiCAD alternative.

    • Sweet Home 3D is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to ArchiCAD.

    • Sweet Home 3D is Freemium and Open SourceArchiCAD is Paid and Proprietary
    • Sweet Home 3D is CustomizableArchiCAD is not according to our users
  4. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

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    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    165 SketchUp alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Main UI

    SketchUp Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3d sketching
    3.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    4.  Pencil
    5.  3d Drawing
    6.  Cabinet design
    7.  Image to 3D
    8.  Mechanical Design
    9.  Browser-based

    SketchUp VS ArchiCAD

     

    • Most users think SketchUp is a great ArchiCAD alternative.

    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to ArchiCAD.

    • SketchUp is Freemium and ProprietaryArchiCAD is Paid and Proprietary
  5. 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.

    109 LibreCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

     
    Comments about LibreCAD as an Alternative to ArchiCAD
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    Negative •Jan 5, 2016
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    No 3D functionality in LibreCAD.

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    • This alternative is disputed. LibreCAD is a legitimate ArchiCAD alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceArchiCAD is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is LightweightArchiCAD is not according to our users
  6. Dune 3D icon

    Dune 3D

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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.

    54 Dune 3D alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Dune 3D screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  Parametric

    Dune 3D VS ArchiCAD

     
  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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    QCAD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    QCAD VS ArchiCAD

     
  9. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

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    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    49 Shapr3D alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Mechanical Design
    6.  Apple Pencil support
    7. Android icon  Android Sync
    8.  Sketching

    Shapr3D VS ArchiCAD

     
  10. 3D House Planner icon

    3D House Planner

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    3D House Planner is the professional home design web application that allows you to design houses and apartments. No installation required. It is accessible through your browser. 3D House Planner is absolutely free for all.

    67 3D House Planner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    3D House Planner screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Augmented Reality
    3.  3D floor plan

    3D House Planner VS ArchiCAD

     
  11. pCon.planner icon

    pCon.planner

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    The professional furnishing 2D-/3D-tool for everybody: The pCon.planner is a cost-free application allowing you to comfortably and professionally create complex furnishing concepts and to visualize them in a photo-realistic quality. File Formats: dwg, dxf, 3ds, skp, ... Language.

    85 pCon.planner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    new Interface UI with Ribbon

    pCon.planner Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Support for Layers

    pCon.planner VS ArchiCAD

     
  12. CAD Sketcher icon

    CAD Sketcher

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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.

    51 CAD Sketcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    CAD Sketcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  No Tracking
    6. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    CAD Sketcher VS ArchiCAD

     
  13. Microsoft 3D Builder icon

    Microsoft 3D Builder

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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

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft 3D Builder screenshot 1

    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design

    Microsoft 3D Builder VS ArchiCAD

     
  14. Reno icon

    Reno

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    Plan your bathroom & bedroom layout, design, remodel or renovation, get ideas and save your budget. Free and easy bathroom & bathroom planning with the Reno web app online.

    36 Reno alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    Reno screenshot 1

    Reno VS ArchiCAD

     
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