Online AutoCAD Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best Online alternative is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Onshape or Rayon Design. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD and 17 are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD are CADAM, AdamCAD, SelfCAD and 3D House Planner.

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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, Android, Windows, Windows + Open Source and Mac. 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. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

     555 likes

    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    166 SketchUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about SketchUp as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    4

    Despite Sketchup not being a "True CAD" tool, it's a viable alternative for a similar real life goals, at least for planning hobbyist home renovations.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    11

    This is not as same as Autocad 2D

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Sketchup is considered as a 3d model programme but not a CAD programme, had downloaded the software before when first came across it being label as a CAD. Upon after setup it proven that it only serve the purpose of 3D sketching, modeling and other 3d functions. Had to uninstall it and had to find another programme which does CAD

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
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    • Some users think SketchUp is a great Autodesk AutoCAD alternative, some don't.

    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD.

    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Onshape icon

    Onshape

     31 likes

    Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit.

    42 Onshape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Onshape as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
    Joris
    Positive
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    its free for personal use. Its far more modern and you can import custom features. Only issue for me is that its cloud based and you cannot run it locally. Otherwise its the best option

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    John Sevier
    Positive
    2

    Cloud-based, faster and more modern.

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    Onshape icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Onshape is a great Autodesk AutoCAD alternative.

    • Onshape is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD.

    • Onshape is Free Personal and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is Paid and Proprietary
    • Onshape is CustomizableAutodesk AutoCAD is not according to our users
  4. Rayon Design icon

    Rayon Design

     5 likes

    Rayon is a web-based collaborative architectural design tool. It supports various file formats, including PDF, CAD documents, and image files, allowing for diverse uses like image-based surface styling.

    51 Rayon Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Collaborative Space Design
     
  5. CADAM icon

    CADAM

     3 likes

    The open source text to CAD web app.

    51 CADAM alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • CADAM is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD.

    • CADAM is Free and Open SourceAutodesk AutoCAD is Paid and Proprietary
  6. AdamCAD icon

    AdamCAD

     2 likes

    AdamCAD is an AI Powered CAD platform that generates 3D designs in seconds.

    52 AdamCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • AdamCAD is the most popular SaaS alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD.

    • AdamCAD is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. SelfCAD icon

    SelfCAD

     9 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    User interface of SelfCAD
     
  9. 3D House Planner icon

    3D House Planner

     4 likes

    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.

    67 3D House Planner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Crafty Amigo icon

    Crafty Amigo

     1 like

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Building a wood project
     
  11. Railing Designer icon

    Railing Designer

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    Your railing system translated into a customized design solution - Design in 2D, view in 3D from every angle, instantly populate a parts list, and get a quote with the click of a button.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    A simple guardrail design in 3D
     
  12. 3D Orchard icon

    3D Orchard

     5 likes

    3D Orchard is a free online platform for crowdsourced design. It includes free, built-in CAD tools and everything needed to turn an idea into a physical product. Because the computer-aided design (CAD) tools are built-in and free, people can edit and evolve each others 3D models.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Browsing through public, editable designs on 3D Orchard.
     
  13. Packly icon

    Packly

     18 likes

    The complete packaging solution to create and download die-cut templates immediately, view custom 3D Virtual models in real time and print high quality personalised package in 48Hrs.

    26 Packly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Custom dieline and 3D models generator
     
  14. MakerSCAD icon

    MakerSCAD

     6 likes

    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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