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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. IronCAD icon

    IronCAD

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    IronCAD is the productivity leader when it comes to moving creative ideas into full 3D reality by utilising a breakthrough Creative Design approach that delivers a level of design freedom unmatched in the industry today where users are able to edit their design at any stage.

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    • Windows
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    IronCAD Features

    1.  Rendering

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    progeCAD

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    progeCAD Professional is the most reliable Autodesk AutoCAD alternative, the low-cost 2D/3D DWG-native CAD, offering the AutoCAD look-and-feel, DWG 2014 and Windows 8 compatibility. It is a fully-functional, easy-to-use and low-cost CAD solution.

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    • CH flagSwitzerland

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    • Windows
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    progeCAD Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d Drawing
    3.  IntelliCAD

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  4. Alibre icon

    Alibre

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    The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.

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    • Windows

    Alibre Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Rendering
    3.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

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    Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional

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  6. Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD icon

    Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD

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    Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
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    Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  3D design

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  7. 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

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Windows
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    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design

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    DoubleCAD XT

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    DoubleCAD XT is an free AutoCAD LT work-alike.

    DoubleCAD XT is a great companion with AutoCAD - and if you are a Google SketchUp user wanting to go from concept-to-construction drawings - or have an older copy of AutoCAD LT that cant read the latest AutoCAD files - DoubleCAD XT.

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Windows
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    Freely available to the 'small' user

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    • Most users think DoubleCAD XT is a great Autodesk AutoCAD alternative.

    • DoubleCAD XT is Freemium and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Punch! ViaCAD 2D/3D icon

    Punch! ViaCAD 2D/3D

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    Software provides a seamless marriage of 2D and 3D to help you take your sketched ideas to 3D realism.

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
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    Punch! ViaCAD 2D/3D VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
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