Free DraftSight AlternativesCAD Software and other similar apps like DraftSight

The best free alternative to DraftSight is FreeCAD, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to DraftSight and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to DraftSight are LibreCAD, Onshape, Open CAD Studio and SolidCraft.

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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.

    147 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
    • AppImage
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  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.

    129 LibreCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  3. Onshape icon
     35 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.

    61 Onshape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Open CAD Studio icon
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    Open CAD Studio: a modern, Open Source 2D + 3D CAD application that reads and writes DWG and DXF natively built in Rust, with GPU-accelerated rendering.

    12 Open CAD Studio alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  5. SolidCraft icon
     4 likes

    SolidCraft is an open-source parametric 3D CAD application written in pure Rust. Sketch on a plane, constrain and dimension the sketch, turn profiles into solids with features on a timeline, and change a parameter to watch the whole timeline rebuild.

    50 SolidCraft alternatives

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    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • AppImage
    • Flatpak
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  6. BRL-CAD icon
     56 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...

    80 BRL-CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. QCAD icon
     27 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.

    87 QCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. pCon.planner icon
     32 likes

    The professional furnishing 2D-/3D-tool for everybody: The pCon.planner is a cost-free application allowing you to comfortably and professionally create complex furnishing concepts and to visualize them in a photo-realistic quality. File Formats: dwg, dxf, 3ds, skp, ... Language.

    86 pCon.planner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. CAD Sketcher icon
     11 likes

    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.

    62 CAD Sketcher alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  10. progeCAD Smart icon
     11 likes

    progeCAD Smart 2009 is a limited version of progeCAD . It is free for private, non-commercial use only.

    68 progeCAD Smart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Draft it icon
     2 likes

    Draft It is a comprehensive computer-aided design (CAD) software that simplifies complex design tasks with its user-friendly interface, catering to both professional designers and enthusiasts. It offers various versions, including a free edition and a professional Architectural...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    124 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
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