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The best CAD alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD and loads of them are CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting CAD Software alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD are LibreCAD, DraftSight, BricsCAD and SketchUp.

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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives are mainly CAD Software, but if you're looking for 3D Modelers or Interior Design Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD.
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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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    Software for 3D mechanical design, simulation, and visualization. Provides parametric, direct, and freeform design options, along with integrated simulation, CAM tools, and advanced rendering up to 16K resolution. Features include section views and customizable rendering environments.

    61 Autodesk Inventor alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autodesk Inventor Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Mechanical Design
    3.  Assembly files
    4.  3D design
    5.  Vector strokes
    6.  Extruding sketches

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  2. Siemens NX icon
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    Siemens NX software is an integrated product design, engineering and manufacturing solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently.

    18 Siemens NX alternatives

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Siemens NX Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    3.  C++
    4.  CAE

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  3. ArchiCAD icon
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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.

    81 ArchiCAD alternatives

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    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    ArchiCAD Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  CAE

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  4. GstarCAD icon
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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

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    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows

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    Comments about GstarCAD as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Nov 19, 2018
    2

    in 2019 of GstarCAD is more compatible and faster than ever. i strongly recommend this program for everyone who architecture or engineer(civil,mechanical) compatible with 2018 .DWG and very cheaper than AutoCAD.

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    Daniel Castelli
    Positive Apr 23, 2022
    0

    Best combatibility and speed

    Guest
    Positive Dec 4, 2020
    0

    I use GstarCAD for last few years since it is faster than Autocad especialy when using huge point cloud projects.

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    • Most users think GstarCAD is a great Autodesk AutoCAD alternative.

    • GstarCAD is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. Rayon Design icon
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    Rayon is a web-based collaborative architectural design tool. It supports various file formats, including PDF, CAD documents, and image files, allowing for diverse uses like image-based surface styling.

    53 Rayon Design alternatives

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    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  3D floor plan
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Drawing 2D
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Embedded comments
    6.  DWG support
    7.  Tables
    8.  Automatic styling
    9.  Annotations
    10.  Integrated Chat
    11.  PDF support
    12.  Image Annotations

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  6. Solid Edge icon
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    Solid Edge is an industry-leading mechanical design system with exceptional tools for creating and managing 3D digital prototypes. With superior core modeling and process workflows, a unique focus on the needs of specific industries, and fully integrated design management, Solid...

    40 Solid Edge alternatives

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPad

    Solid Edge Features

    1.  3D design

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  7. 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

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Windows

    PTC Creo Features

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

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