CadQuery AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Modelers

The best 3D Modeler alternative to CadQuery is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to CadQuery and seven of them are 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Modeler alternatives to CadQuery are OpenSCAD, BRL-CAD, Antimony and CAD Sketcher.

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CadQuery

CAD Software
Free • Open Source

CadQuery is an intuitive, easy-to-use python based language for building parametric 3D CAD models. CadQuery is for 3D CAD what jQuery is for javascript. Imagine selecting Faces of a 3d object the same way you select DOM...

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CadQuery alternatives page was last updated May 27, 2024

FreeCAD
FreeCAD is a general purpose parametric 3D CAD modeler. The development is completely Open Source (LGPL License). FreeCAD is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits in a wider range of uses around engineering, such as architecture or other...
110 FreeCAD alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
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Top FreeCAD Features
1. Parametric Modeling
2. Drawing 2D
3. Interior Design
4. FEM
5. Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
6. Parametric
7. 3d Drawing
8. DWG support
9. Ad-free
10. Procedural Modeling
11. No registration required
12. Dark Mode
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FreeCAD VS CadQuery
Is FreeCAD a good alternative to CadQuery?
- FreeCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to CadQuery.
- FreeCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CadQuery.
- FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceCadQuery is also Free and Open Source

OpenSCAD
OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and MacOS.
46 OpenSCAD alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
OpenSCAD Features
Procedural Modeling
Parametric Modeling
Text Based Format
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OpenSCAD VS CadQuery
Is OpenSCAD a good alternative to CadQuery?

BRL-CAD
BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...
72 BRL-CAD alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
BRL-CAD Features
Image Processing
Benchmark analytics
Ray Tracing
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BRL-CAD VS CadQuery
Is BRL-CAD a good alternative to CadQuery?

Antimony
Antimony is a computer-aided design (CAD) tool from a parallel universe in which CAD software evolved from Lisp machines rather than drafting tables.
19 Antimony alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
Antimony Features
Parametric Modeling
Procedural Modeling
Node Based
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Discontinued
Last commit was in January 2023, last release in 2016

Antimony VS CadQuery
Is Antimony a good alternative to CadQuery?

CAD Sketcher
CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.
51 CAD Sketcher alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Blender
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
CAD Sketcher Features
1. Works Offline
2. Ad-free
3. No registration required
4. Parametric Modeling
5. No Tracking
6. Privacy focused
7. Blender Integration
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CAD Sketcher VS CadQuery
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OpenJSCAD.org
OpenJSCAD.org is a more up-to-date OpenJsCAD frontend where you can edit .jscad files either locally or online via JS editor (built-in). A few functions are available to make the transition from OpenSCAD to OpenJSCAD easier (OpenSCAD.
16 OpenJSCAD.org alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Online
- Self-Hosted
OpenJSCAD.org Features
Parametric Modeling
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OpenJSCAD.org VS CadQuery
Is OpenJSCAD.org a good alternative to CadQuery?
- OpenJSCAD.org is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to CadQuery.
- OpenJSCAD.org is Free and Open SourceCadQuery is also Free and Open Source

DynaMaker
Online platform for generating 2D/3D CAD and manufacturing drawings with javascript. Result can be published as online configurator applications. Enables Mass Customization in Manufacturing.
13 DynaMaker alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
DynaMaker Features
Product Configurator
Configuration
Configuration Management
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DynaMaker VS CadQuery
Is DynaMaker a good alternative to CadQuery?
- DynaMaker is the most popular SaaS alternative to CadQuery.
- DynaMaker is Freemium and ProprietaryCadQuery is Free and Open Source