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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. LiteCAD icon

    LiteCAD

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    Create, edit, view, and print 2D CAD drawings using the file formats: dxf, dwg, shp ;Download-Size only 3.10 MB; language: only english;

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Example for an architectural drawing

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

    LiteCAD VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
  2. Lithium™ 2D/3D CAD icon

    Lithium™ 2D/3D CAD

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    Lithium™ is Ashlar-Vellum's entry level 2D CAD application for macOS and Windows which is intuitive, easy to use and provides all the necessary tools for creating professional 2D drawings or 3D wireframe designs.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Lithium™ 2D/3D CAD Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Lithium™ 2D/3D CAD VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
  4. MegaCAD 2D/3D icon

    MegaCAD 2D/3D

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    MegaCAD 3D is the ideal synthesis of an innovative solid and surface modeling system and a full-feature 2D drafting program. If you are developing your model in 3D or if you are drawing a 2D design, each step will automatically be transferred from one dimension into the other...

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Architectural Design

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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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  6. DWDRAFT IntelliCAD icon

    DWDRAFT IntelliCAD

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    DWG/DGN Drafting Software compatible to AutoCAD®. It offers a full suite of AutoCAD® software compatible drawing tools.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    DWDRAFT IntelliCAD Features

    1.  IntelliCAD

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  7. ANSYS SpaceClaim icon

    ANSYS SpaceClaim

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    SpaceClaim Engineer is the world’s fastest and most innovative 3D direct modeler. SpaceClaim Engineer brings 3D solid modeling to the desktops of engineers and analysts who work in 3D, with a simplicity and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) never seen before in CAD.

    60 ANSYS SpaceClaim alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SpaceClaim Engineer's 3D mechanisms capabilities include gear and tangent placement conditions and are completely integrated with SpaceClaim's direct modeling of parts and assemblies.

    ANSYS SpaceClaim Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d Drawing
    3.  3D design

    ANSYS SpaceClaim VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
  8. Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD icon

    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD

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    Formerly Vellum Solids, Xenon™ is an associative 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers history-based wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD Features

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

    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
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    CADopia

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    CADopia is a powerful Computer-Aided-Design software for engineers, architects, designers and drafters — virtually anyone who creates, edits, or views professional drawings.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CADopia Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Rendering
    4.  Symbols
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Ribbon Interface
    7.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    CADopia VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
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