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. Ansys Motor-CAD is a dedicated electric machine design tool for fast multiphysics simulation across the full torque-speed operating range.

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    • Windows
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  2. BeckerCAD icon
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    BeckerCAD12 3D Pro includes comprehensive system libraries related to the following areas:

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  3. Medusa4 icon
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    MEDUSA4: The comprehensive 2D/3D design automation suite for mechanical, plant, construction and automotive engineering

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. SpaceClaim Engineer is the world’s fastest and most innovative 3D direct modeler. SpaceClaim Engineer brings 3D solid modeling to the desktops of engineers and analysts who work in 3D, with a simplicity and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) never seen before in CAD.

    64 ANSYS SpaceClaim alternatives

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  5. IDEA Architecture is a low-cost 3D Architectural Software renown by experts to be the BIM Software offering the easiest transition for AutoCAD users. 2 software in 1: 3D Architectural Design but also a full CAD software.

    27 IDEA Architecture alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
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  6. 3D House Planner is the professional home design web application that allows you to design houses and apartments. No installation required. It is accessible through your browser. 3D House Planner is absolutely free for all.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  7. AutoQ3D CAD icon
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    AutoQ3D CAD is a full 2D and 3D CAD application that allows you to create, edit and share your drawings and designs. It is intended for everybody as professionals, sketchers, architects, engineers, designers, students and more.

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Graphite is an easy to use precision 2D/3D CAD software for product design and development. Formerly known as Vellum, Graphite offers extremely powerful, precision wire-frame drafting with the elegant ease-of-use that makes it productive even when only used occasionally.

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    • Mac
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  9. Crafty Amigo icon
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    A simple CAD design tool that uses the real world materials as building blocks similar to Lego bits. Parts snap onto each other. It can generate assembly instructions, make unique cuts into items and other features as well.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  10. Easy-to-learn and very powerful 2D design and drafting software.

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    • Windows
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  11. RoughCAD icon
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    RoughCAD is a 2D layout and concepting tool for industrial automation teams to create fast, professional robot-cell layouts and proposal visuals.

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    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
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  12. CADKON+ icon
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    Excellent and simple CAD program that will make your work easy.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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