AutoCAD Alternatives

One of the most popular alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD is FreeCAD, which is free and open source. Other popular alternatives 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.

filter to find the best alternatives

Most Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives are CAD Software, but you can also narrow the list to 3D Modelers or 3D Printing Tools. Other popular filters are Free, DWG support, Open Source, Linux and Windows. You can also filter for EU-based alternatives if you prefer software from the European Union.
More about Autodesk AutoCAD
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Alternatives
Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. LuaCAD icon

    LuaCAD

     Like

    Parametric CAD modeling with Lua.

    51 LuaCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Lua
    • Homebrew
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    LuaCAD screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  2. Carrosse icon

    Carrosse

     Like

    Carrosse is a 2D CAD application written in Rust. The browser version compiles to WebAssembly and runs entirely client-side: DWG and DXF files are parsed on your own machine and never uploaded to a server.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • CA flagCanada
    A DWG wall section detail, opened and rendered in the browser.
    Good alternative?
     
  4. Redeye Apps icon

    Redeye Apps

     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Good alternative?
     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional icon
    Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional

    Comprehensive CAD tool for home planning offering advanced features like wall editing, floor and building replication, precise numerical input tools, custom components, and a vast 3D object catalog, enabling efficient design and ...

    https://www.ashampoo.com
    Learn More
  6. WarehouseBlueprint icon

    WarehouseBlueprint

     Like

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sketchup
    Warehouse Layout in 3D
    Good alternative?
     
You are at page 13 of Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives