AutoCAD Alternatives

Autodesk AutoCAD is described as 'Versatile CAD software offering 2D and 3D modeling, visualization, and cloud access for architectural and engineering design professionals' and is a very popular CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Autodesk AutoCAD alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Autodesk AutoCAD are LibreCAD, DraftSight, SketchUp and BricsCAD.

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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives are mainly CAD Software, but if you're looking for 3D Modelers or 3D Printing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Open Source, Linux, Windows, Android, Mac + Free and Windows + 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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  1. E3.series icon

    E3.series

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    E3.series is a true concurrent electrical engineering environment supporting advanced requirements for electrical documentation, cabinet and wire harness design and manufacturing outputs. E3.series facilitates an efficient and accurate design and manufacturing process for...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Design with a vast library of pre-designed, pre-approved and tested components Reduce rework by using pre-approved electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic library parts. Customize the component library to exactly the ones you and your company need. No more confusion about which components to use. Now you can design with pre-approved parts and make the right choices as you are designing.
     
  2. CAD X11 Free icon

    CAD X11 Free

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    CAD system ideally suited for drafting (strengths in mechanical drafting) and light wireframe and surfacing modeling on Windows 7, Vista, or XP.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. VARKON

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    Varkon is a very powerful parametric 2D/3D CAD, modeling and application development tool for engineering, design, architecture, etc. It does 2D drafting, 2D and 3D modeling, sculptured surface modeling, and even animations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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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. Dock Designer icon

    Dock Designer

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    Customized to the specific building rules of dock building companies, Dock Designer enables visual design in 2D where you can see your dock design in 3D and have instant access to accurate estimates, parts lists, blueprints, and much more.

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    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    A custom dock shown in 2D
     
  7. Archisketch icon

    Archisketch

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    Archisketch is a scale-aware sketching program ideal for Architects, interior and landscape designers, product designers, design students, or anyone working with design on an iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPad
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  8. Shapiful icon

    Shapiful

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    Designing your own 3D models no longer has to feel complicated or time-consuming. With our online creation platform, anyone can design, personalize, and export 3D printable files directly in the browser.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Home page
     
  10. Digital Drylayout icon

    Digital Drylayout

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    Digital Drylayout is a new online tool that enables a design-oriented, digital layout of real existing natural stone slabs before the costly and irreversible cutting of the material. DDL allows planners and designers to maintain full control over the material selection, cutting...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Presentation to the client
     
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    Redeye Apps

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    A common data environment to collect, manage and share engineering information.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  12. WarehouseBlueprint icon

    WarehouseBlueprint

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    WarehouseBlueprint is a Sketchup plugin extension which allows user to model warehouse layout in 3D quickly at an affordable price.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sketchup
    Warehouse Layout in 3D
     
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