Autodesk Inventor Alternatives

Apps similar to Autodesk Inventor include FreeCAD, which is free and open source. Other options are SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion. CAD Software like Autodesk Inventor are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPad.

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  1. 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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  2. T-FLEX CAD icon
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    T-FLEX is a Parasolid-based parametric full-function CAD software application for 3D solid modeling and 2D design and drafting, developed and sold by Russia-based software company Top Systems. T-FLEX CAD is written for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7 32-bit and 64-bit...

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
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  3. GstarCAD icon
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    GstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD. With 27 years of continuous improvement and innovation, today GstarCAD is far ahead in performance, stability and becomes leading CAD software in the world.

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  4. Simulia icon
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    SIMULIA enables collaboration on performing virtual tests and meeting performance requirements. Its portfolio, which leverages proven Abaqus technology provides powerful tools that enable fast, accurate performance studies on parts, assemblies, components and products designed...

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    • Windows
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  5. RoughCAD icon
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    RoughCAD is a 2D layout and concepting tool for industrial automation teams to create fast, professional robot-cell layouts and proposal visuals.

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    • Windows
    • Online
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  6. Alibre icon
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    The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.

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    • Windows
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  7. The ANSYS Workbench platform is the backbone for delivering a comprehensive and integrated simulation system to our customers. Using Workbench for your product development simulations will result in higher productivity from integrated applications leveraging common and...

    22 ANSYS Workbench alternatives

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    • Windows
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  8. 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.

    123 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Windows
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  9. MakerSCAD icon
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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.

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  10. 3D cad software with the perfect blend of conceptual and production design tools.

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  11. freeCAD is a basic 3D CAD with advanced Motion Simulation capabilities. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D CAD and Motion Simulation for free before using more sophisticated packages. Its motion simulation capabilities are comparable to the best and can provide...

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

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    • Mac
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