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. form•Z icon
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    Powerful 3D design application featuring a variety of modeling personalities and tools with an easy to use interface to express and communicate your imagination.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. AdamCAD icon
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    AdamCAD is an AI Powered CAD platform that generates 3D designs in seconds.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
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  3. CADMATE icon
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    CADMATE is a 2D drafting and 3D modeling software designed for architects, engineers, and designers. It allows users to create precise technical drawings, diagrams, and 3D models of buildings, machinery, and other objects.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  4. CAD Builder icon
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    For more than 20 years being always at the forefront of 3D, Open Cascade has gained considerable expertise in geometric modeling. In order to demonstrate software developing capabilities the company decided to come up with a sample of parametric CAD modeler — CAD Builder.

    22 CAD Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    123 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  6. SelfCAD  icon
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    SelfCAD is a simple but powerful 3D modeling software being used by beginners, professionals as well as both small and large businesses to create their 3D designs. With the program, users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice designs.

    62 SelfCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  7. Breakthrough version of the CAD software for creating 2D/3D technical documentation in the DWG format.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. 4MCAD icon
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    4MCAD is a releable and low cost AutoCAD alternative. 4MCAD provides full DWG file compatibility, similar User Interface, as well as full support for AutoCAD commands, menus, scripts, styles, patterns.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. KeyCreator icon
     10 likes

    3D CAD software that combines comprehensive translators with history-free editing, enabling users to open and edit any file as if they created it and allowing for quick re-use of design data regardless of source.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. ArcSite icon
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    ArcSite is an easy-to-use CAD and sales presentation tool that helps you visually communicate to your team and customers so you can take on more clients.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    ArcSite screenshot 1
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  11. TurboCAD icon
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    TurboCAD is a CAD software suite, with several different feature levels. It is a competitor to the likes of Autodesk's AutoCAD program, and is used by engineers, architects and hobbyists.

    58 TurboCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
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