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. NASSCAD icon
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    Browser-based parametric 3D CAD with local processing, STEP and IFC support, Manifold booleans and NassScript automation.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Source Available

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    • Online
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  2. Customized to the specific building rules of dock building companies, Dock Designer enables visual design in 2D where you can see your dock design in 3D and have instant access to accurate estimates, parts lists, blueprints, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. ProtoTwin icon
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    ProtoTwin is an advanced physics-based simulation platform for industrial automation and robotics. Users use ProtoTwin to help design and test their industrial machines in simulation before deployment to physical hardware.

    24 ProtoTwin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Zentek Studio is a free 2D drafting and 3D solid-modeling CAD application for Windows. It combines a full 2D drawing environment and a 3D modeler into one native desktop app with no registration, no accounts, no cloud lock-in, and pure local file storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Henqo icon
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    Henqo is AI-native computer-aided design built for engineers who want to move faster without sacrificing precision.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Ritn3D icon
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    Turn any 2D floor plan, blueprint, or house plan into a fully interactive 3D model in minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. LuaCAD icon
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    Parametric CAD modeling with Lua.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Lua
    • Homebrew
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Windows
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  8. QymCad icon
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    Parametric 3D CAD with a real B-rep kernel (OpenCASCADE).

    14 QymCad alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. KipwareT icon
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    95% of machine shops around the world spend every day in the creation of G code for everyday workpieces … not airfoils and dies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. Draw A Fence icon
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    Draw A Fence makes it easy for fence companies to generate custom, professional fence, and gate drawings with no CAD skills or software required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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