CADdirect Alternatives

Apps similar to CADdirect include FreeCAD, which is free and open source. Other options are SketchUp, LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and OpenSCAD. You're spoiled for choice with CAD Software like CADdirect: we list more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPad.

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  1. DesignFreeQ icon
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    Simply Smart CAD. DesignFreeQ is an easy to use CAD modeller.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. ABViewer icon
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    Universal software for working with 2D and 3D formats: AutoCAD DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, etc. It also enables to convert PDF files to DWG.

    17 ABViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. HighDesign icon
     2 likes

    2D CAD and architectural design application to create, document, and publish 2D designs, built for architects, engineers and designers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. DesignCAD icon
     1 like

    Easy-to-use 2D/3D CAD tool that’s perfect for novice designers, but powerful enough to create high-quality designs, models and animations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. ActCAD  icon
     52 likes

    ACTCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with the functionality of the industry leaders. We offer two product options:

    • ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. 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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  7. DWGSee CAD is inspired from DWGSee DWG Viewer, classic interfaces with command line. Rich editing and annotation menu buttons.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Archisketch is a scale-aware sketching program ideal for Architects, interior and landscape designers, product designers, design students, or anyone working with design on an iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  9. PyDraft icon
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    PyDraft is a drafting program in the classic sense. You type a command or click a tool, you pick points, you get geometry. Except you actually own it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Source Available

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. snapCAD icon
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    Open, edit, and save DWG and DXF files directly in your browser. Familiar CAD commands, real file fidelity, no desktop install.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Good alternative?
     
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