DualCAD Alternatives

DualCAD is described as 'Microstation DGN alternative - opens a V8 file, V7, a raster CIT file and a hybrid raster file of the moon. Runs completely standalone, does not use or require Microstation or OpenDesign to be installed on the client machine' and is an app. There are five alternatives to DualCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and BSD apps. The best DualCAD alternative is LibreCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like DualCAD are MicroStation, Piglet Drawing Editor, NttCAD and Dock Designer.

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  1. LibreCAD icon

    LibreCAD

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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.

    108 LibreCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    On Mac
     

    • LibreCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to DualCAD.

    • LibreCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DualCAD.

    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceDualCAD is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is Customizable and LightweightDualCAD is not according to our users
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    MicroStation

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    Want to focus your time and energy on developing designs to build a better world? MicroStation easily models, drafts, maps, renders and documents your projects.

    20 MicroStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • MicroStation is the most popular commercial alternative to DualCAD.

    • MicroStation is Paid and ProprietaryDualCAD is Free and Proprietary
  4. Piglet Drawing Editor icon

    Piglet Drawing Editor

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    NttCAD

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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.

    24 NttCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    NttCAD screenshot 1
     

    • NttCAD is the most popular Web-based alternative to DualCAD.

    • NttCAD is Free and ProprietaryDualCAD is also Free and Proprietary
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    Dock Designer

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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.

    98 Dock Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    A custom dock shown in 2D
     

    • Dock Designer is the most popular SaaS alternative to DualCAD.

    • Dock Designer is Paid and ProprietaryDualCAD is Free and Proprietary
    • Dock Designer is CustomizableDualCAD is not according to our users
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