Autodesk Inventor AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Autodesk Inventor is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk Inventor and 13 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Autodesk Inventor are SOLIDWORKS, BricsCAD, Shapr3D and CAD Sketcher.

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Autodesk Inventor 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 Open Source + 3D Modelling. 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 Inventor.
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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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Autodesk Inventor alternatives page was last updated Nov 27, 2024
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  1. FreeCAD icon

    FreeCAD

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    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    112 FreeCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Top FreeCAD Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Interior Design
    4.  FEM
    5.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    6.  Parametric
    7.  3d Drawing
    8.  DWG support
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Procedural Modeling
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode

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    Comments about FreeCAD as an Alternative to Autodesk Inventor
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    Guest
    Negative Aug 16, 2019
    6

    Wasn't able to do anything with it

    Guest
    Negative Oct 23, 2019
    0

    Would not open of arch linux

    Guest
    Positive Nov 18, 2015
    -8

    Lots of good feature and great compatibility

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

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Autodesk Inventor.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Autodesk Inventor.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceAutodesk Inventor is Paid and Proprietary
  2. SOLIDWORKS icon

    SOLIDWORKS

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    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    100 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    SOLIDWORKS Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Easy Measurements
    3.  Drawing 2D
    4.  3D design

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  4. BricsCAD icon

    BricsCAD

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    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. BricsCAD is a cost-effective, innovative, and familiar CAD solution.

    79 BricsCAD alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    BricsCAD Dark and light mode

    BricsCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Mechanical Simulation
    4.  Bim
    5.  Mechanical Design
    6.  BIM import
    7.  Rendering

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  5. Shapr3D icon

    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.

    50 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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  6. CAD Sketcher icon

    CAD Sketcher

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    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    52 CAD Sketcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  No Tracking
    6. Blender icon  Blender Integration

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  7. Siemens NX icon

    Siemens NX

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    Siemens NX software is an integrated product design, engineering and manufacturing solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently.

    19 Siemens NX alternatives

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Siemens NX Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    3.  C++
    4.  CAE

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  9. Assetforge icon

    Assetforge

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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.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Assetforge Features

    1.  Building blocks
    2.  Built-in 3D model viewer

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    Comments about Assetforge as an Alternative to Autodesk Inventor
    Aleksandr Dikov
    Negative Sep 1, 2017
    3

    Assetforge isn't even 3D modeling software at all. It just allows generate objects from predesigned parts.

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    • Assetforge is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Inventor 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.

    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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  11. BricsCAD Shape icon

    BricsCAD Shape

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    BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. MegaCAD 2D/3D icon

    MegaCAD 2D/3D

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    MegaCAD 3D is the ideal synthesis of an innovative solid and surface modeling system and a full-feature 2D drafting program. If you are developing your model in 3D or if you are drawing a 2D design, each step will automatically be transferred from one dimension into the other...

    67 MegaCAD 2D/3D alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Architectural Design

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  13. ArCADia BIM icon

    ArCADia BIM

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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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    ArCADia BIM Features

    1.  IntelliCAD

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    Digital Drylayout

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    Digital Drylayout is a new online tool that enables a design-oriented, digital layout of real existing natural stone slabs before the costly and irreversible cutting of the material. DDL allows planners and designers to maintain full control over the material selection, cutting...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Presentation to the client

    Digital Drylayout Features

    1.  Planner
    2.  Planning

    Digital Drylayout VS Autodesk Inventor

     
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