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, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD and 12 are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD are Onshape, Rayon Design, 3D House Planner and SelfCAD .

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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers, but if you're looking for CAD Software or 3D Printing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac + Free. 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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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

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    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.

    164 SketchUp alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Main UI

    SketchUp Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3d sketching
    3.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    4.  Pencil
    5.  3d Drawing
    6.  Cabinet design
    7.  Image to 3D
    8.  Mechanical Design
    9.  Browser-based

    SketchUp VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
    Comments about SketchUp as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Aug 26, 2019
    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.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Aug 2, 2019
    11

    This is not as same as Autocad 2D

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    Guest
    Negative •Nov 12, 2020
    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

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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 Freemium and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is Paid and Proprietary
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    Onshape

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    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.

    38 Onshape alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Onshape screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Cloud based
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Parametric
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Drawing Board
    9.  Mechanical Simulation
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Rendering

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    Comments about Onshape as an Alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD
    Joris
    Positive •Sep 1, 2024
    0

    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

    John Sevier
    Positive •Nov 12, 2018
    2

    Cloud-based, faster and more modern.

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    • 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
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    Rayon Design

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    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.

    53 Rayon Design alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Collaborative Space Design

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  3D floor plan
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Drawing 2D
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Embedded comments
    6.  DWG support
    7.  Tables
    8.  Automatic styling
    9.  Annotations
    10.  Integrated Chat
    11.  PDF support
    12.  Image Annotations

    Rayon Design VS Autodesk AutoCAD

     
  5. 3D House Planner icon

    3D House Planner

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    3D House Planner screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Augmented Reality
    3.  3D floor plan

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    SelfCAD

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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.

    60 SelfCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    User interface of SelfCAD

    SelfCAD Features

    1.  Image to 3D
    2.  Rendering
    3.  Image generator
    4.  Mechanical Design

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    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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Visual design

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    • Railing Designer is the most popular SaaS alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD.

    • Railing Designer is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk AutoCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
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    MakerSCAD

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    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.

    106 MakerSCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    MakerSCAD screenshot 1
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    Site certificate expired. Software itself hasn't been updated in a very long time, is incomplete, and doesn't function

    MakerSCAD Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Visual Programming

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