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. progeCAD icon
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    progeCAD Professional is the most reliable Autodesk AutoCAD alternative, the low-cost 2D/3D DWG-native CAD, offering the AutoCAD look-and-feel, DWG 2014 and Windows 8 compatibility. It is a fully-functional, easy-to-use and low-cost CAD solution.

    95 progeCAD alternatives

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  2. IronCAD icon
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    IronCAD is the productivity leader when it comes to moving creative ideas into full 3D reality by utilising a breakthrough Creative Design approach that delivers a level of design freedom unmatched in the industry today where users are able to edit their design at any stage.

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  3. ActCAD  icon
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    ACTCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with the functionality of the industry leaders. We offer two product options:

    • ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users

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  4. DataCAD icon
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    DataCAD is a professional-level AEC CADD program for architectural design, photo-realistic rendering, animation, and construction document creation. Developed by architects and software engineers for architecture, DataCAD includes tools that make design and drafting easier, such...

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    • Windows
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  5. RealCAD icon
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    RealCAD is the leading all purpose 2D/3D CAD software. It is the perfect choice for designers and drafters alike providing the most powerful drafting and modeling tools in a single comprehensive product.

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    • Mac
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  6. KOMPAS-3D icon
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    KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements. The parametric technology allows quickly obtaining models for typical products basing on a once designed prototype.

    75 KOMPAS-3D alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Wine
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  7. Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

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  8. Alibre icon
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    The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.

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    • Windows
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  9. CADian icon
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    2D/3D CAD provides a high degree of compatibility with the AutoCAD command set, as well as AutoLISP and ADS. That means you can get to work immediately using the AutoCAD files, commands and applications you rely on .

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    • Windows
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  10. iCADMac icon
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    Best selling AutoCAD replacement for the Apple Mac OS X - DWG/DXF 2D/3D - the AutoCAD alternative that costs about a fraction of AutoCAD. PDF 3D free export

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    • Mac
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  11. Software provides a seamless marriage of 2D and 3D to help you take your sketched ideas to 3D realism.

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  12. YOSIDI CAD icon
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    2D on-site CAD app for iPad and iPhone that replaces paper surveys with precise CAD drawings, Bluetooth laser input, areas, dimensions, and DXF/PDF export.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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