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The best CAD 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 CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting CAD Software 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. PTC Creo icon

    PTC Creo

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    With Creo Parametric, and its extensions, you can create, analyze, view, and share designs downstream using 2D CAD, 3D CAD, and parametric and direct modeling capabilities.

    81 PTC Creo alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Machinery design capabilities within ProEngineer

    PTC Creo Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    2.  3D design
    3.  Parametric
    4.  CAE

    PTC Creo VS FreeCAD

     
  2. 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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    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

     
  4. QCAD icon

    QCAD

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    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.

    74 QCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    QCAD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Drawing 2D

    QCAD VS FreeCAD

     
    Comments about QCAD as an Alternative to FreeCAD
    Guest
    Positive •Apr 15, 2020
    2

    Easy to use, well maintained and regularly updated - rock stable

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    • Almost everyone thinks QCAD is a great FreeCAD alternative.

    • QCAD is Free Personal and Open SourceFreeCAD is Free and Open Source
    • QCAD is LightweightFreeCAD is not according to our users
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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. Solid Edge icon

    Solid Edge

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    Solid Edge is an industry-leading mechanical design system with exceptional tools for creating and managing 3D digital prototypes. With superior core modeling and process workflows, a unique focus on the needs of specific industries, and fully integrated design management, Solid...

    40 Solid Edge alternatives

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPad
    Solid Edge with ST4 offers a working environment with ground plane reflections and shadows.

    Solid Edge Features

    1.  3D design

    Solid Edge VS FreeCAD

     
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    Catia

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    CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) (in English usually pronounced /k?'ti?/) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systèmes.

    54 Catia alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Real Toyota f1 designing

    Catia Features

    1.  CAE

    Catia VS FreeCAD

     
  8. 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

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    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

     
  10. DraftSight icon

    DraftSight

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    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 download and activate for free.*

    90 DraftSight alternatives

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    DraftSight screenshot 1

    DraftSight Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d sketching

    DraftSight VS FreeCAD

     

  11. 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
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    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
  12. ANSYS SpaceClaim icon

    ANSYS SpaceClaim

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    SpaceClaim Engineer is the world’s fastest and most innovative 3D direct modeler. SpaceClaim Engineer brings 3D solid modeling to the desktops of engineers and analysts who work in 3D, with a simplicity and low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) never seen before in CAD.

    60 ANSYS SpaceClaim alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SpaceClaim Engineer's 3D mechanisms capabilities include gear and tangent placement conditions and are completely integrated with SpaceClaim's direct modeling of parts and assemblies.

    ANSYS SpaceClaim Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d Drawing
    3.  3D design

    ANSYS SpaceClaim VS FreeCAD

     
  13. 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

     
  14. 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
  15. Lithium™ 2D/3D CAD icon

    Lithium™ 2D/3D CAD

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    Lithium™ is Ashlar-Vellum's entry level 2D CAD application for macOS and Windows which is intuitive, easy to use and provides all the necessary tools for creating professional 2D drawings or 3D wireframe designs.

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Lithium™ 2D/3D CAD screenshot 1

    Lithium™ 2D/3D CAD Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Lithium™ 2D/3D CAD VS FreeCAD

     
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