Blender AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as CAD Software

The best open source CAD alternative to Blender is K-3D. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Blender and three of them are open source CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source CAD Software alternatives to Blender are CaDoodle and Gmsh.

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  1. K-3D icon

    K-3D

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    K-3D is free-as-in-freedom 3D modeling and animation software. It features a plugin-oriented procedural engine for all of its content, making K-3D a very versatile and powerful package.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    K-3D screenshot 1
     
  2. CaDoodle icon

    CaDoodle

     6 likes

    CaDoodle is a local drag-and-drop CAD application for Linux (Arm,x86), WIndows (X86), and Mac (Arm,x86) and ChromeOS. Users models are stored locally, and the application runs entirely locally. CaDoodle has a drag and drop interface that is cross-trainable with TinkerCAD.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    A model with a lot of example objects and the timeline open.
     
  4. Gmsh icon

    Gmsh

     15 likes

    Gmsh is a 3D finite element grid generator with a build-in CAD engine and post-processor. Its design goal is to provide a fast, light and user-friendly meshing tool with parametric input and advanced visualization capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Gmsh screenshot 1
     
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