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, BricsCAD and SketchUp.

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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, Windows + Free, Android and Computer-Aided Design. 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. W

    WinCAD

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    Multilanguages CAD 2D/3D by STS with a library of more than 200 symbols frequently used in the architectural drawing

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    KipwareT

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    95% of machine shops around the world spend every day in the creation of G code for everyday workpieces … not airfoils and dies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Draw A Fence icon

    Draw A Fence

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    Draw A Fence makes it easy for fence companies to generate custom, professional fence, and gate drawings with no CAD skills or software required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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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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    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...

    23 E3.series alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • 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.
     
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    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.

    32 CAD X11 Free alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. V

    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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  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Pro Engineer Assistant icon

    Pro Engineer Assistant

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    An AI-powered engineering ecosystem that consolidates 25+ disciplines and automation tools into a single desktop environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  13. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  14. CAD Viewer icon

    CAD Viewer

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    A simple yet powerful CAD Viewer for your DWG and DXF files with a direct integration into Google Drive and Gmail.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Google Workspace
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  15. snapCAD icon

    snapCAD

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    Open, edit, and save DWG and DXF files directly in your browser. Familiar CAD commands, real file fidelity, no desktop install.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Editing a 1920s Ford Model T chassis drawing — multiple layers (chassis, body, drivetrain, seats), OFFSET command active. SnapCAD opens real-world DWG files with full layer fidelity.
     
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