DraftSight Alternatives for Linux

DraftSight is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to DraftSight and 15 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to DraftSight are LibreCAD, BRL-CAD, BricsCAD and QCAD.

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DraftSight alternatives are mainly CAD Software but may also be 3D Modelers or Interior Design Apps. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of DraftSight.

DraftSight

CAD Software
Paid • Proprietary

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...

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DraftSight 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...
111 FreeCAD alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
+5
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 DraftSight
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- FreeCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to DraftSight.
- FreeCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DraftSight.
- FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceDraftSight is Paid and Proprietary

LibreCAD
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.
112 LibreCAD alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
+1
Top LibreCAD Features
1. Digital Painting
2. Portable
3. Bim
4. Construction layers
5. No registration required
6. Parametric Modeling
7. Lightweight
8. Support for Layers
9. Customizable
10. Isometric view
11. Export to SVG
12. QT Based
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LibreCAD VS DraftSight
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Comments about LibreCAD as an Alternative to DraftSight

Guest
Doesn't open DWG files like Draftsight.
Negative comment •Feb 3, 2020
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Guest
Commands are long winded - commands use not clear - struggles with DWG files
Negative comment •Aug 4, 2020
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Guest
Very basic. Unable to create sheets and view ports. Doesn't work with DWG files. Is not a suitable alternative to DraftSight.
Negative comment •Aug 20, 2020
0
Guest
Simple and much faster. Needs to be able to import multiple files at once and be able to set default save types.
Positive comment •Jun 9, 2020
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- Most users think LibreCAD is a great DraftSight alternative.
- LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceDraftSight is Paid and Proprietary
- LibreCAD is LightweightDraftSight is not according to our users

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 DraftSight
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BricsCAD
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.
90 BricsCAD alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
+3
BricsCAD Features
1. DWG support
2. Drawing 2D
3. Mechanical Simulation
4. Bim
5. Mechanical Design
6. BIM import
7. Rendering
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BricsCAD VS DraftSight
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Comments about BricsCAD as an Alternative to DraftSight

lewtwo
I have been using BrisCAD on Linux for nearly 10 years. It is really excellent.
Positive comment •Jan 22, 2020
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- BricsCAD is Paid and ProprietaryDraftSight is also Paid and Proprietary

QCAD
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.
76 QCAD alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Open Source
Application type
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
QCAD Features
Lightweight
Support for scripting
Parametric Modeling
Drawing 2D
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QCAD VS DraftSight
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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 DraftSight
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MakerSCAD
MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.
106 MakerSCAD alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- 3D Modeler
- 3D Printing Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Chrome OS
MakerSCAD Features
1. Ad-free
2. 3D Sculpting
3. Parametric Modeling
4. Web-Based
5. Visual Programming
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Discontinued
Site certificate expired. Software itself hasn't been updated in a very long time, is incomplete, and doesn't function

MakerSCAD VS DraftSight
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Archimedes CAD
Archimedes is a free and open source CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. It is a robust system built over Eclipse’s Rich Client Java Platform fully based on plug ins. This means it is easily extensible but also has a pretty thin core that allows you to select the features you...
52 Archimedes CAD alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Archimedes CAD Features
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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Discontinued
The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 0.66, released in June 2012, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

Archimedes CAD VS DraftSight
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gCAD3D
gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs.
61 gCAD3D alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
gCAD3D Features
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
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gCAD3D VS DraftSight
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Piglet Drawing Editor
2-D engineering drawing editor that supports hierarchical object description. It is inspired by Hewlett-Packard's proprietary HP PIGLET (Personal Interactive Graphic Layout EdiTor), which later became the commercial Graffy editor by DURST CAD.
21 Piglet Drawing Editor alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
Piglet Drawing Editor VS DraftSight
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