AutoCAD Alternatives

Apps similar to Autodesk AutoCAD include FreeCAD, which is free and open source. Other options are SketchUp, LibreCAD, SOLIDWORKS and Onshape. CAD Software like Autodesk AutoCAD are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPad.

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  1. freeCAD is a basic 3D CAD with advanced Motion Simulation capabilities. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D CAD and Motion Simulation for free before using more sophisticated packages. Its motion simulation capabilities are comparable to the best and can provide...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. FreeDraft icon
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    Free CAD software for your DWG and DXF files: A new 2D CAD product that provides professional CAD users, with a better way to read, write and share DWG files. Portable 2D CAD application for Windows with DWG/DXF support

    30 FreeDraft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. hsCADCreator icon
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    hsCADCreator is designed to make CAD affordable for individuals, and occasional/novice users, while still providing business users the features they need.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. DesignFreeQ icon
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    Simply Smart CAD. DesignFreeQ is an easy to use CAD modeller.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. 3D Orchard icon
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    3D Orchard is a free online platform for crowdsourced design. It includes free, built-in CAD tools and everything needed to turn an idea into a physical product. Because the computer-aided design (CAD) tools are built-in and free, people can edit and evolve each others 3D models.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. ABViewer icon
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    Universal software for working with 2D and 3D formats: AutoCAD DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, etc. It also enables to convert PDF files to DWG.

    17 ABViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. IPocket Draw icon
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    iPocket Draw is a vector drawing program comprehensive (CAD 2D), which offers to you total control over your drawing. Of course all the simple drawing tools are available: line, rectangle, oval, arc, polygon, text.

    20 IPocket Draw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. gCAD3D icon
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    gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. MakerSCAD icon
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    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  10. CAD 6 icon
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    Malz++Kassner CAD6 is a professional, universal 2D/3D CAD software for Windows that is used in all kinds of applications. It runs on Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 (32 and 64 bit) as well as Windows Server 2016 / 2012 / 2008 R2 (32 and 64...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Simulia icon
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    SIMULIA enables collaboration on performing virtual tests and meeting performance requirements. Its portfolio, which leverages proven Abaqus technology provides powerful tools that enable fast, accurate performance studies on parts, assemblies, components and products designed...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. As a simple, lightweight, and powerful tool for viewing and measuring CAD drawing, CAD Reader supports .dwg/.dxf files and is available to add annotations on the drawing and do some quick measurement.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
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