LibreCAD AlternativesOnly apps categorised as CAD Software

The best CAD alternative to LibreCAD is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to LibreCAD and loads of them are CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting CAD Software alternatives to LibreCAD are SketchUp, Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS and Dune 3D.

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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.

    117 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  2. SketchUp icon
     555 likes

    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    169 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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  3. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
     216 likes

    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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. SOLIDWORKS icon
     88 likes

    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    104 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

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    • Windows
     
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  5. Dune 3D icon
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    Dune 3D operates as a parametric 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It provides users with the capability to sketch and constrain both in 2D and 3D dimensions. Furthermore, it allows for the addition of chamfers and fillets to designs.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  6. BRL-CAD icon
     57 likes

    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...

    75 BRL-CAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  7. Onshape icon
     32 likes

    Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit.

    44 Onshape alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. DraftSight icon
     86 likes

    DraftSight is a professional-grade, open 2D CAD product for users who want a better way to read, write and share DWG files. DraftSight is easy to use and is available for professional CAD users, students and educators to download and activate for free.*

    88 DraftSight alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. BricsCAD icon
     48 likes

    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. BricsCAD is a cost-effective, innovative, and familiar CAD solution.

    80 BricsCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. QCAD icon
     28 likes

    QCAD is an application for computer aided drafting in 2D. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schemas and diagrams.

    75 QCAD alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. FluidCAD icon
     4 likes

    Parametric 3D CAD in browser using JavaScript scripting, fully interactive viewport editing, non-destructive feature tree control, direct geometry referencing, rapid prototyping, STEP import/export, smart defaults, minimal math, and open source availability.

    27 FluidCAD alternatives

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    • Visual Studio Code
    • JavaScript
    • Neovim
    • Typescript
    • Node.JS
    • npm
     
  12. Shapr3D icon
     32 likes

    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    46 Shapr3D alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
     
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