AutoCAD Alternatives

Autodesk AutoCAD is described as 'Versatile CAD software offering 2D and 3D modeling, visualization, and cloud access for architectural and engineering design professionals' and is a very popular CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Autodesk AutoCAD alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Autodesk AutoCAD are LibreCAD, DraftSight, BricsCAD and SketchUp.

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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives are mainly CAD Software, but if you're looking for 3D Modelers or 3D Printing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Open Source, Linux, Windows, Windows + Free, Android and Computer-Aided Design. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD.
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  1. Precision Plan Pro offers an advanced digital takeoff and PDF solution. This all-in-one software allows for easy plan tracing and data exporting into organized reports. It provides powerful PDF file manipulation, similar to Adobe Acrobat.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  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.

    62 ANSYS SpaceClaim alternatives

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

    45 Medusa4 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  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.

    66 AutoQ3D CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  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.

    71 Graphite 2D/3D CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Easy-to-learn and very powerful 2D design and drafting software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
  10. RoughCAD icon
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    RoughCAD is a offline 2D layout CAD program designed for the automated machine building industry that allows users to rapidly generate professional concept renderings using an extensive library of integrated robots and industrial assets.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. LiteCAD icon
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    Create, edit, view, and print 2D CAD drawings using the file formats: dxf, dwg, shp ;Download-Size only 3.10 MB; language: only english;

    54 LiteCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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