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. TouchCAD icon
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    Combined 3D modeling and unfolding program supporting creation of complex digital shapes, generates build-ready templates for marine design, soft material products, sheet metal, reverse engineering, sculptures, and unfolds high-resolution image textures.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. Argon™ is a CAD and 3D precision modeling software for Mac and Windows. It offers wireframe, solid and surface history-free modeling with precision drawings, photo-realistic renderings and animation.

    70 Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  3. Draft it icon
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    Draft It is a comprehensive computer-aided design (CAD) software that simplifies complex design tasks with its user-friendly interface, catering to both professional designers and enthusiasts. It offers various versions, including a free edition and a professional Architectural...

    95 Draft it alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. Mapsoft miniCAD is an easy to use and affordable CAD package. Originally designed for Surveyors the program supports the following:

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  5. MultiCAD icon
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    MultiCAD is easy to use and is perfect for beginners without CAD-experience. MultiCAD is the culmination of more than 25 years of experience with CAD for the building and construction industries. Several leading players in the building industry have been using MultiCAD for a...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Archimedes is a free and open source CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. It is a robust system built over Eclipse’s Rich Client Java Platform fully based on plug ins. This means it is easily extensible but also has a pretty thin core that allows you to select the features you...

    50 Archimedes CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. 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;

    55 LiteCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. ArCADia BIM icon
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    Software that allows you to create an almost complete design of a building and all installations in one environment. Lots of automation, precision tools, merging documents, collision analysis, in program rendering, 3D, IFC, and much more.

    100 ArCADia BIM alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. General CADD Pro or "GCP" as users are calling it is a very powerful 2-D Computer Assisted Design & Drafting program (32 bit accuracy) which embodies the features of Generic CADD (CADD, CADD5 & CADD6), the very popular and well known DOS based CADD program...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Assetforge icon
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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

    127 Assetforge alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Arcad icon
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    The ARCAD Systemhaus offers with the CAD and AVA system a professional industry-specific solution for the operating system LINUX.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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  12. CADintosh icon
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    Single window interface (quick access to all features without any additional tool windows)

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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