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The best CAD alternative to Archimedes CAD is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Archimedes CAD and many of them are CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting CAD Software alternatives to Archimedes CAD are LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS and BRL-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...

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Archimedes CAD alternatives page was last updated Mar 23, 2022
  1. FreeCAD icon
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    FreeCAD is a general purpose parametric 3D CAD modeler. The development is completely Open Source (LGPL License). FreeCAD is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits in a wider range of uses around engineering, such as architecture or other...

    110 FreeCAD alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft

    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 iconArchimedes CAD Icon

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

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

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceArchimedes CAD is also Free and Open Source
  2. LibreCAD icon
     163 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.

    112 LibreCAD alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

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

    Top LibreCAD Features

    1.  Digital Painting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Bim
    4.  Construction layers
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Lightweight
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Customizable
    10.  Isometric view
    11.  Export to SVG
    12.  QT Based
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  3. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
     213 likes

    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 collaborat...

    126 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Autodesk AutoCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  3D Printing
    4.  Batch plotting
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Support for scripting
    9.  Cloud Sync
    Autodesk AutoCAD iconArchimedes CAD Icon

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

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to Archimedes CAD.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryArchimedes CAD is Free and Open Source
  4. SOLIDWORKS icon
     82 likes

    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    97 SOLIDWORKS alternatives
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    • Windows

    SOLIDWORKS Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Easy Measurements
    3.  Drawing 2D
    4.  3D design
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  5. BRL-CAD icon
     55 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...

    73 BRL-CAD alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    BRL-CAD Features

    1.  Image Processing
    2.  Benchmark analytics
    3.  Ray Tracing
    BRL-CAD iconArchimedes CAD Icon

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  6. DraftSight icon
     86 likes

    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.*

    92 DraftSight alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows

    DraftSight Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d sketching
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  7. 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.

    90 BricsCAD alternatives
    BricsCAD Dark and light mode

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    BricsCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Mechanical Simulation
    4.  Bim
    5.  Mechanical Design
    6.  BIM import
    7.  Rendering
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  8. ArchiCAD icon
     32 likes

    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.

    82 ArchiCAD alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows

    ArchiCAD Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  CAE
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  9. Microsoft 3D Builder icon
     6 likes

    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.

    123 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    • Windows

    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design
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  10. QCAD icon
     29 likes

    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.

    75 QCAD alternatives
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    • Free PersonalOpen Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    QCAD Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Drawing 2D
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  11. Autodesk Revit icon
     10 likes

    Revit BIM software includes features for architectural design, MEP and structural engineering, and construction. Revit supports a multidiscipline, collaborative design process.

    31 Autodesk Revit alternatives
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    • Windows

    Autodesk Revit Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Schedule Backup
    3.  HD-Rendering
    4.  Online Sharing
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Bim
    7.  Stress Testing
    8.  Vectorize raster images
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  12. Designspark Mechanical icon
     13 likes

    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
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    • Windows

    Designspark Mechanical Features

    1.  3D design
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