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

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A versatile open-source 3D CAD modeler with modular architecture, suitable for engineering applications across multiple platforms, supporting Python scripting.

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FreeCAD alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
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  1. Autodesk Inventor icon

    Autodesk Inventor

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    Software for 3D mechanical design, simulation, and visualization. Provides parametric, direct, and freeform design options, along with integrated simulation, CAM tools, and advanced rendering up to 16K resolution. Features include section views and customizable rendering environments.

    61 Autodesk Inventor alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Autodesk Inventor screenshot 1

    Autodesk Inventor Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Mechanical Design
    3.  Assembly files
    4.  3D design
    5.  Vector strokes
    6.  Extruding sketches

    Autodesk Inventor VS FreeCAD

     
  2. Plasticity icon

    Plasticity

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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    19 Plasticity alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Plasticity screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Portable

    Plasticity VS FreeCAD

     
  4. 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.

    109 LibreCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Bim
    3.  Construction layers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Parametric Modeling
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Isometric view
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  QT Based
    10.  Export to PDF

    LibreCAD VS FreeCAD

     
    Comments about LibreCAD as an Alternative to FreeCAD
    Top Negative Comment
    DarkRedman
    May 1, 2019
    9

    The major difference is that LibreCAD is 2D while FreeCAD is 3D

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    Guest
    Negative •Feb 16, 2021
    7

    FreeCAD = 3D LibreCAD = 2D

    Guest
    Negative •Jun 15, 2020
    0

    LibreCAD is 2D, FreeCAD is 3D

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    • Some users think LibreCAD is a great FreeCAD alternative, some don't.

    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceFreeCAD is also Free and Open Source
    • LibreCAD is LightweightFreeCAD is not according to our users
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    Autodesk Fusion

    A comprehensive CAD, CAM, and CAE solution that supports collaborative editing and cloud computation. It offers free-form modeling, data import, and toolpath generation. Free licenses are available for students, hobbyists, and st...

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  6. MakerSCAD icon

    MakerSCAD

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    MakerSCAD screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Site certificate expired. Software itself hasn't been updated in a very long time, is incomplete, and doesn't function

    MakerSCAD Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Visual Programming

    MakerSCAD VS FreeCAD

     

  7. CadQuery

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    CadQuery is an intuitive, easy-to-use python based language for building parametric 3D CAD models. CadQuery is for 3D CAD what jQuery is for javascript. Imagine selecting Faces of a 3d object the same way you select DOM objects with JQuery!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    CadQuery screenshot 1

    CadQuery Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Splines
    3.  Python-based
    4.  STEP support

    CadQuery VS FreeCAD

     

    • CadQuery is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to FreeCAD.

    • CadQuery is Free and Open SourceFreeCAD is also Free and Open Source
  8. CAD Sketcher icon

    CAD Sketcher

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    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

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    CAD Sketcher screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  No Tracking
    6. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    CAD Sketcher VS FreeCAD

     
  10. Antimony icon

    Antimony

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    Antimony is a computer-aided design (CAD) tool from a parallel universe in which CAD software evolved from Lisp machines rather than drafting tables.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Antimony screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit was in January 2023, last release in 2016

    Antimony Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Procedural Modeling
    3.  Node Based

    Antimony VS FreeCAD

     
  11. JSketcher icon

    JSketcher

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    Parametric 2D and 3D CAD modeler running client side in the web browser.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Model made in JSketcher

    JSketcher Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Procedural Modeling
    3.  3D Sculpting

    JSketcher VS FreeCAD

     
  12. SALOME icon

    SALOME

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    SALOME can be used as standalone application for generation of CAD models, their preparation for numerical calculations and post-processing of the calculation results. SALOME can also be used as a platform for integration of the external third-party numerical codes to produce a...

    27 SALOME alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    SALOME screenshot 1

    SALOME VS FreeCAD

     
  13. Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD icon

    Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD

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    Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cobalt v12 on Windows

    Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  3D design

    Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD VS FreeCAD

     
  14. KOMPAS-3D icon

    KOMPAS-3D

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    KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements. The parametric technology allows quickly obtaining models for typical products basing on a once designed prototype.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    KOMPAS-3D screenshot 1

    KOMPAS-3D Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  OPENGL

    KOMPAS-3D VS FreeCAD

     
  15. ArchiCAD icon

    ArchiCAD

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    ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

    81 ArchiCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ArchiCAD screenshot 1

    ArchiCAD Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  CAE

    ArchiCAD VS FreeCAD

     
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