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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. 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
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    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

     
  2. Alibre icon

    Alibre

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    The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.

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    • Windows

    Alibre Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Rendering
    3.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

    Alibre VS FreeCAD

     
  4. Siemens NX icon

    Siemens NX

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    Siemens NX software is an integrated product design, engineering and manufacturing solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently.

    18 Siemens NX alternatives

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    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Siemens NX Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    3.  C++
    4.  CAE

    Siemens NX VS FreeCAD

     
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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. JSketcher icon

    JSketcher

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

    18 JSketcher alternatives

    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

     
  7. 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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    SALOME VS FreeCAD

     
  8. 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.

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    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

     
  10. TopSolid icon

    TopSolid

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    TopSolid is a fully integrated CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacturing) software which is developed by the France company Missler Software.

    14 TopSolid alternatives

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    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    TopSolid Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    3.  Mechanical Design
    4.  CAE
    5.  3D design

    TopSolid VS FreeCAD

     
  11. 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.

    69 KOMPAS-3D alternatives

    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

     

  12. ImplicitCAD

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    ImplicitCAD is a programmatic CAD program, implemented in Haskell. Unlike traditional CAD programs, programmatic CAD programs use text descriptions of objects, as in programming. Concepts like variables, control structures and abstraction are used, just as in programming.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    ImplicitCAD VS FreeCAD

     
  13. 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

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    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ArchiCAD screenshot 1

    ArchiCAD Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  CAE

    ArchiCAD VS FreeCAD

     
  14. CAD.FEM icon

    CAD.FEM

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    CAD.FEM will assist you in designing and analyzing 3D models of structural elements or any other 3D models easily and accurately, and quickly.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    component analysis using CAD.FEM

    CAD.FEM Features

    1.  Parallel Computing

    CAD.FEM VS FreeCAD

     
  15. Designspark Mechanical icon

    Designspark Mechanical

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    DesignSpark Mechanical is a 3D modeling software reported to be easy to use so that all engineers will be able to create and share models.

    63 Designspark Mechanical alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Designspark Mechanical screenshot 1

    Designspark Mechanical Features

    1.  3D design

    Designspark Mechanical VS FreeCAD

     
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