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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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Versatile CAD software offering 2D and 3D modeling, visualization, and cloud access for architectural and engineering design professionals.

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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. 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

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    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

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

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    Catia

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    CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) (in English usually pronounced /k?'ti?/) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systèmes.

    54 Catia alternatives

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    • Windows
    Real Toyota f1 designing

    Catia Features

    1.  CAE

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    Plasticity

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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    19 Plasticity alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Plasticity screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Portable

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    Autodesk Inventor

    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 includ...

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    MicroStation

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    Want to focus your time and energy on developing designs to build a better world? MicroStation easily models, drafts, maps, renders and documents your projects.

    20 MicroStation alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MicroStation screenshot 1

    MicroStation Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Geotagged Photos
    5.  DWG support
    6.  Point clouds
    7.  Reality meshes
    8.  HD-Rendering
    9.  Modeling capabilities
    10.  GIS Data

    MicroStation VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
    Comments about MicroStation as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
    Guest
    Positive •Aug 22, 2017
    1

    They are par. The others are limited.

    sandravollrath
    Positive •Aug 15, 2018
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    Much better licensing options if nothing else.

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

    • MicroStation is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
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    BricsCAD Shape

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    BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

    136 BricsCAD Shape alternatives

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    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    BricsCAD Shape VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
    Comments about BricsCAD Shape as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
    Veronyka Munteanu
    Positive •Oct 11, 2018
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    Work very well, cross platform, closer to AutoCAD than sketchup.

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    • BricsCAD Shape is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
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    CADdirect

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    Artificial Intelligence CAD for DWG Files. Fully AutoCAD compatible. Easy to learn for AutoCAD users. The best AutoCAD alternative.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CADdirect Features

    1.  Built-in AI Assistant
    2.  DWG support
    3.  AI-Powered

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    Vectorworks

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    Vectorworks is a computer-aided design (CAD) software program developed by Nemetschek North America that is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling. Vectorworks offers 2D, 3D, production management, and presentation capabilities for all phases of the design process.

    44 Vectorworks alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Vectorworks Features

    1.  Spotlight

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