Free ArchiCAD Alternatives

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 alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers, but if you're looking for CAD Software or Interior Design Apps you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ArchiCAD.
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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 Sep 9, 2022
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  1. 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
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    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

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  2. DreamPlan icon

    DreamPlan

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    DreamPlan Home and Landscape Design is an easy to use software to help visualize and plan your dream home with realistic 3D home models. See your dream floor plan with customized kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms for a home or apartment.

    59 DreamPlan alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    DreamPlan Home Design and Landscape Software Designing Landscape

    Properties

    1.  Kid friendly

    Features

    1.  Landscaping
    2.  3D floor plan

    DreamPlan VS ArchiCAD

     
  4. Planoplan icon

    Planoplan

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    Planoplan allows you to create floor plans, arrange the furniture, change the texture and choose the appropriate color in real time. You don't need complicated, expensive and resource-intensive computer programs.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Unity
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  5. RoomSketcher icon

    RoomSketcher

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    High quality 2D, 3D & interactive floor plans for interior designers, real estate pros, home stagers & home decor enthusiasts.

    38 RoomSketcher alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Online
    RoomSketcher screenshot 1

    RoomSketcher VS ArchiCAD

     
  6. Sverchok icon

    Sverchok

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    Sverchok is a parametric tool for architects and designers. You can use it to program objects' shapes without knowing any programming languages.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
    Sverchok running Topologic nodes

    Sverchok Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Bim

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  7. form•Z icon

    form•Z

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    Powerful 3D design application featuring a variety of modeling personalities and tools with an easy to use interface to express and communicate your imagination.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    form•Z screenshot 1

    form•Z Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Rendering

    form•Z VS ArchiCAD

     
  9. B-processor icon

    B-processor

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    B-processor is BIM software that has been and currently is still developed by the Arhus School of Architecture in cooperation with the Alexandra institute.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    B-processor screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No update since 2015. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/bprocessor/files/

    B-processor Features

    1.  Bim

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  10. Archimedes CAD icon

    Archimedes CAD

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    Archimedes is a free and open source CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. It is a robust system built over Eclipse’s Rich Client Java Platform fully based on plug ins. This means it is easily extensible but also has a pretty thin core that allows you to select the features you...

    52 Archimedes CAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BR flagBrazil

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    About
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 0.66, released in June 2012, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    Archimedes CAD Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

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  11. Draft it icon

    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...

    93 Draft it alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Draft it screenshot 1

    Draft it VS ArchiCAD

     
  12. Blophome icon

    Blophome

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    If you wish to design your bedroom, kitchen, study, living room, office, … without having to register and for free, BlopHome is the solution.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    Blophome application

    Blophome Features

    1.  Render 360 VR

    Blophome VS ArchiCAD

     
  13. Medusa4 icon

    Medusa4

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    MEDUSA4: The comprehensive 2D/3D design automation suite for mechanical, plant, construction and automotive engineering

    47 Medusa4 alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Medusa4 screenshot 1

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  14. XYZmaker icon

    XYZmaker

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    XYZmaker is a 3D modeling software designed for beginners in 3D printing; it provides a model library and several tools to generate different shapes and objects easily.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    XYZmaker screenshot 1

    XYZmaker VS ArchiCAD

     
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