CAD Viewer AlternativesCAD Software and other similar apps like CAD Viewer

CAD Viewer is described as 'A simple yet powerful CAD Viewer for your DWG and DXF files with a direct integration into Google Drive and Gmail' and is a CAD software in the web browsers category. There are eight alternatives to CAD Viewer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and BSD apps. The best CAD Viewer alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CAD Viewer are LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, BlinkCAD and Catia.

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  1. FreeCAD icon
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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.

    118 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  2. LibreCAD icon
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    LibreCAD is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux. It is based on Qt, which is a leading cross-platform application and UI development framework.

    110 LibreCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
  3. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
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    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    132 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. BlinkCAD icon
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    Free online DWG and DXF viewer for contractors, engineers, and architects. Open AutoCAD files in your browser — no install, no signup, no software. Measure distances, toggle layers, and share files via private link. Supports files up to 50MB.

    5 BlinkCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
     
  5. Catia icon
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    CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) (in English usually pronounced /k?'ti?/) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systèmes.

    58 Catia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. A360 VIEWER icon
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    A360 Viewer is a free online viewer for 2D and 3D designs including AutoCAD DWG, DXF, Revit RVT and Inventor IPT, as well as STEP, SolidWorks, CATIA and others. These file types can be viewed with the online A360 viewer, the free version of A360, and the paid version, A360 Team.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. nanoCAD icon
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    nanoCAD is a pro-grade 2D CAD system with native DWG support and full customizability. It is totally free, for business, professional, or personal purposes. It is fast, lightweight, capable, and , unlike most free CAD programs, completely uncrippled. nanoCAD includes:

    91 nanoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. VariCAD Viewer is a free viewer, convertor and printing software working with 2D DWG, DXF, 3D STEP and 2D/3D VariCAD file formats .DWB.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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