Bricksmith AlternativesCAD Software & 3D Modelers like Bricksmith

Bricksmith is described as 'Allows you to create virtual instructions for your Lego creations on your Mac. The magic is based on the LDraw library, a collection of 3D models of Lego building blocks created by enthusiasts from around the world' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are nine alternatives to Bricksmith for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub. The best Bricksmith alternative is LeoCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bricksmith are Stud.io, LDraw, LDCad and MLCAD.

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Bricksmith allows you to create virtual instructions for your Lego creations on your Mac. The magic is based on the LDraw library, a collection of 3D models of Lego building blocks created by enthusiasts from around the...

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Bricksmith alternatives page was last updated Apr 14, 2022
  1. LeoCAD icon
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    LeoCAD is a CAD program for creating virtual LEGO models. It has an easy to use interface and currently includes over 6000 different pieces created by the LDraw community.

    9 LeoCAD alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    LeoCAD Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Fix missing information
    4.  CAD engineering
    LeoCAD iconBricksmith Icon

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    • LeoCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Bricksmith.

    • LeoCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bricksmith.

    • LeoCAD is Free and Open SourceBricksmith is also Free and Open Source
  2. Stud.io icon
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    Stud.io is a powerful but intuitive CAD-like software for building model brick creations, giving the feeling of building with LEGO in real life. It's fully integrated with Bricklink.com to provide a complete online experience that allows sharing and building with others...

    9 Stud.io alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Stud.io Features

    1.  ChromeOS-like
    Stud.io iconBricksmith Icon

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    • Stud.io is the most popular Web-based alternative to Bricksmith.

    • Stud.io is Freemium and ProprietaryBricksmith is Free and Open Source
  3. LDraw icon
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    LDraw is an open standard for LEGO CAD programs that allow the user to create virtual LEGO models and scenes. You can use it to document models you have physically built, create building instructions just like LEGO, render 3D photo realistic images of your virtual models and...

    13 LDraw alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    LDraw Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  3D Renderer
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  4. LDCad icon
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    LDCad is a multiplatform LDraw (virtual LEGO) editor that lets you edit LDraw model documents in real-time.

    9 LDCad alternatives
    Main interface

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    LDCad Features

    1.  Portable
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  5. MLCAD icon
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    MLCad (Mike's Lego CAD) is a powerful CAD system specifically designed to create building instructions as known from Lego, for your own Lego models and creations. MLCad reads and writes LDraw (a program of James Jessiman) compatible files but in an extensive window based...

    8 MLCAD alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MLCAD iconBricksmith Icon

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  6. Bricklink Studio icon
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    Studio is a desktop application that allows users to build LEGO models using virtual parts. Users will have the freedom to build anything they want with any LEGO part. By being integrated with the BrickLink catalog, Studio can do things like showing you what part colors are...

    9 Bricklink Studio alternatives
    Bricklink Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Bricklink Studio iconBricksmith Icon

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  7. Mecabricks.com icon
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    Mecabricks is the first web service to create, publish and display 3D models and 3D Renderings made with LEGO® bricks. No need to install any plugin, it simply works.

    9 Mecabricks.com alternatives
    Mecabricks.com screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Mecabricks.com Features

    1.  3D Renderer
    Mecabricks.com iconBricksmith Icon

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  8. Konstruktor icon
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    Konstruktor provides a 3D environment on your screen in which you build Lego models out of predefined bricks and other subunits. The program comes with well over a thousand pieces already available, and as you make new items you can save them as submodels and use them repeatedly...

    8 Konstruktor alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available. Last version, 0.9.0-beta1, released in January 2011, and the sourcecode are still available on Github.

    Konstruktor iconBricksmith Icon

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  9. MakerBrane icon
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    MakerBrane is the only universal digital 3D toy builder. Build online with everything from LEGO to Meccano, K'nex, primitives and furniture. Design play sets, share them, view them in 3D in any browser. Nothing to install, it works even from school!.

    9 MakerBrane alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    MakerBrane Features

    1.  Drag and Drop Design
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Modular System
    MakerBrane iconBricksmith Icon

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