Autodesk Inventor AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Printing Tools

The best 3D Printing alternative to Autodesk Inventor is SketchUp, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk Inventor and six of them are 3D Printing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Printing Tool alternatives to Autodesk Inventor are Autodesk AutoCAD, Shapr3D, Microsoft 3D Builder and MakerSCAD.

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CAD software for 3D design, simulation, and documentation, offering parametric, direct, freeform design options with integrated CAM tools.

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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

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    Comments about SketchUp as an Alternative to Autodesk Inventor
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    Negative Jul 27, 2016
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    Inventor is significantly more detailed and allows for the simulation of motion. Sketchup is a pretty rudimentary 3d drawing tool, and does not produce very high quality models or measurements, etc.

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    Negative Dec 2, 2018
    3

    Sketchup is very inaccurate compared to Inventor. While it is a good beginners tool, it cannot be used to make accurate engineering solutions

    Guest
    Negative Sep 1, 2018
    1

    Sketchup is not parametric.

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    • This alternative is disputed. SketchUp is a legitimate Autodesk Inventor alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

    • SketchUp is Freemium and ProprietaryAutodesk Inventor is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon

    Autodesk AutoCAD

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    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    126 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Autodesk AutoCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  3D Printing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Batch plotting
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Cloud Sync

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    Comments about Autodesk AutoCAD as an Alternative to Autodesk Inventor
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    Negative Nov 10, 2023
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    autocad is for 2d applications

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    • Some users think Autodesk AutoCAD is a great Autodesk Inventor alternative, some don't.

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

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to Autodesk Inventor.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Inventor is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Shapr3D

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    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    49 Shapr3D alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Mechanical Design
    2.  Apple Pencil support
    3.  Sketching
    4.  Augmented Reality
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8. Android icon  Android Sync

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    Autodesk AutoCAD

    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, c...

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    Microsoft 3D Builder

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    View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    120 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design

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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    Discontinued

    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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    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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