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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. Bonsai BIM Add-on icon

    Bonsai BIM Add-on

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    An add-on for beautiful, detailed, and data-rich OpenBIM with Blender. It was named BlenderBIM until 2024. It uses the ifcopenshell.

    8 Bonsai BIM Add-on alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
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    Bonsai BIM Add-on Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  IFC Import

    Bonsai BIM Add-on VS FreeCAD

     
  2. Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD icon

    Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD

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    Argon™ is a CAD and 3D precision modeling software for Mac and Windows. It offers wireframe, solid and surface history-free modeling with precision drawings, photo-realistic renderings and animation.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD screenshot 1

    Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD Features

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

    Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD VS FreeCAD

     
  4. CADdirect icon

    CADdirect

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    Artificial Intelligence CAD for DWG Files. Fully AutoCAD compatible. Easy to learn for AutoCAD users. The best AutoCAD alternative.

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CADdirect Features

    1.  Built-in AI Assistant
    2.  DWG support
    3.  AI-Powered

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    Autodesk Inventor

    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 includ...

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  6. Assetforge icon

    Assetforge

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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

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    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Assetforge screenshot 1

    Assetforge Features

    1.  Building blocks
    2.  Built-in 3D model viewer

    Assetforge VS FreeCAD

     
  7. nanoCAD icon

    nanoCAD

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    nanoCAD is a pro-grade 2D CAD system with native DWG support and full customizability. It is totally free, for business, professional, or personal purposes. It is fast, lightweight, capable, and , unlike most free CAD programs, completely uncrippled. nanoCAD includes:

    91 nanoCAD alternatives

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    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Convert DWG to PDF
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Convert PDF to DWG
    5.  Ad-free

    nanoCAD VS FreeCAD

     
    Comments about nanoCAD as an Alternative to FreeCAD
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    Negative •Oct 26, 2015
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    Only does 2D CAD, not 3D CAD

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    • nanoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryFreeCAD is Free and Open Source
    • nanoCAD is LightweightFreeCAD is not according to our users
  8. Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD icon

    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD

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    Formerly Vellum Solids, Xenon™ is an associative 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers history-based wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD Features

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

    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD VS FreeCAD

     
  10. uMake icon

    uMake

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    UMake is a next generation design tool helping makers & designers express their ideas in a quick and an intuitive way.

    8 uMake alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • iPad
    uMake screenshot 1

    uMake Features

    1.  Sketch

    uMake VS FreeCAD

     
  11. ArCADia BIM icon

    ArCADia BIM

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    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.

    101 ArCADia BIM alternatives

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    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ArCADia BIM screenshot 1

    ArCADia BIM Features

    1.  IntelliCAD

    ArCADia BIM VS FreeCAD

     
  12. SelfCAD icon

    SelfCAD

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    SelfCAD is a simple but powerful 3D modeling software being used by beginners, professionals as well as both small and large businesses to create their 3D designs. With the program, users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice designs.

    60 SelfCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    User interface of SelfCAD

    SelfCAD Features

    1.  Image to 3D
    2.  Rendering
    3.  Image generator
    4.  Mechanical Design

    SelfCAD VS FreeCAD

     
  13. Sverchok icon

    Sverchok

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    Sverchok is a parametric tool for architects and designers. You can use it to program objects' shapes without knowing any programming languages.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
    Sverchok running Topologic nodes

    Sverchok Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Bim

    Sverchok VS FreeCAD

     
  14. form•Z icon

    form•Z

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    Powerful 3D design application featuring a variety of modeling personalities and tools with an easy to use interface to express and communicate your imagination.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    form•Z screenshot 1

    form•Z Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Rendering

    form•Z VS FreeCAD

     
  15. LiCAD icon

    LiCAD

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    With support for Lider CAD & GIS, CAD (Computer Aided Design) functions, mapping, cadastre, urban planning, construction, etc. to create projects, geographical analysis, query etc. by combining GIS (Geographic Information System) functions and CAD objects.

    11 LiCAD alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LiCAD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Procedural Modeling
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  3D Sculpting
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Support for Layers

    LiCAD VS FreeCAD

     
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