AutoCAD Alternatives for Linux

Autodesk AutoCAD is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD are LibreCAD, BricsCAD, OpenSCAD and Dune 3D.

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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VARKON screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 1.19E, released in November 2012, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    VARKON Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling

    VARKON VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
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