DesignCAD Alternatives

DesignCAD is described as 'Easy-to-use 2D/3D CAD tool that’s perfect for novice designers, but powerful enough to create high-quality designs, models and animations' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to DesignCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best DesignCAD alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DesignCAD are LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, DraftSight and BricsCAD.

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

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DesignCAD alternatives page was last updated Aug 26, 2024
  1. NttCAD icon
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    NttCAD: free, simple 2D/3D CAD software, multi-platform (works on Windows, Mac, linux...). Programmable in Java language. Small program size and fast download. Saves in autocad dxf, svg and NttCAD formats.

    27 NttCAD alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  2. RealCADD icon
     1 like

    Cross-platform 2D CAD software with DWG | DXF compatibility.

    30 RealCADD alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. CADintosh icon
     1 like

    Single window interface (quick access to all features without any additional tool windows)

    35 CADintosh alternatives
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    • Mac
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  4. JustCAD icon
     1 like

    JustCad is designed, to make cad drawing as simple as possible.

    24 JustCAD alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. BlueCAD 2.0 icon
     2 likes

    The product fully complies to current market standards as regards office automation software and design. The user interface, compatible with Office 2000 ® is a simple and friendly work environment that allows you to be up and running quickly.

    20 BlueCAD 2.0 alternatives
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    • Windows
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    BlueCAD 2.0 VS DesignCAD

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  6. ArCADia BIM icon
     4 likes

    Software that allows you to create an almost complete design of a building and all installations in one environment. Lots of automation, precision tools, merging documents, collision analysis, in program rendering, 3D, IFC, and much more.

    102 ArCADia BIM alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows

    ArCADia BIM Features

    1.  IntelliCAD
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  7. TYCAD icon
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    Application for Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) in two dimensions (2D). With TYCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schematics and diagrams.

    37 TYCAD alternatives
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    • Mac
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  8. KipwareT icon
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    95% of machine shops around the world spend every day in the creation of G code for everyday workpieces … not airfoils and dies.

    62 KipwareT alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • KipwareT is the most popular SaaS alternative to DesignCAD.

    • KipwareT is Paid and ProprietaryDesignCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. Dock Designer icon
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    Customized to the specific building rules of dock building companies, Dock Designer enables visual design in 2D where you can see your dock design in 3D and have instant access to accurate estimates, parts lists, blueprints, and much more.

    104 Dock Designer alternatives
    A custom dock shown in 2D

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Dock Designer Features

    1.  Dock
    2.  Customizable
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    Dock Designer VS DesignCAD

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  10. RealCAD icon
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    RealCAD is the leading all purpose 2D/3D CAD software. It is the perfect choice for designers and drafters alike providing the most powerful drafting and modeling tools in a single comprehensive product.

    47 RealCAD alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. CADKON+ icon
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    Excellent and simple CAD program that will make your work easy.

    37 CADKON+ alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CADKON+ VS DesignCAD

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  12. IGiS CAD icon
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    IGiS CAD is a powerful 2D drafting and 3D modeling software for professionals to design. plan, execute and analyze their projects with precision. It can be used in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Mechanical, Urban Planning, and many more.

    112 IGiS CAD alternatives

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    • Windows
    IGiS CAD iconDesignCAD Icon

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