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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. HyperFun icon

    HyperFun

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    HyperFun is a simple specialized high-level programming language. It is intended for modeling geometric objects and their internal volumetric properties (color, material density and others). A model can include objects of mixed dimensions (1D, 2D, 3D, 4D and even kD)) defined by...

    17 HyperFun alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    HyperFun VS FreeCAD

     
  2. 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.

    30 CADdirect alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CADdirect Features

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

    CADdirect VS FreeCAD

     
  4. 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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    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    nanoCAD 3 main window

    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
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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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    CADMATE

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    CADMATE is a 2D drafting and 3D modeling software designed for architects, engineers, and designers. It allows users to create precise technical drawings, diagrams, and 3D models of buildings, machinery, and other objects.

    7 CADMATE alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    Cadmate Dynamic input

    CADMATE Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Batch plotting
    5.  Drawing 2D
    6.  DWG support

    CADMATE VS FreeCAD

     
  7. Graphite 2D/3D CAD icon

    Graphite 2D/3D CAD

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    Graphite is an easy to use precision 2D/3D CAD software for product design and development. Formerly known as Vellum, Graphite offers extremely powerful, precision wire-frame drafting with the elegant ease-of-use that makes it productive even when only used occasionally.

    70 Graphite 2D/3D CAD alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Graphite 2D/3D CAD Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Graphite 2D/3D CAD VS FreeCAD

     

  8. VARKON

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    Varkon is a very powerful parametric 2D/3D CAD, modeling and application development tool for engineering, design, architecture, etc. It does 2D drafting, 2D and 3D modeling, sculptured surface modeling, and even animations.

    37 VARKON alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    The project seems no longer developed. Last version, 1.19E, released in November 2012, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    VARKON Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling

    VARKON VS FreeCAD

     
  10. 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.

    69 Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

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

    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD Features

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

    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD VS FreeCAD

     
  11. RapCAD icon

    RapCAD

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    RapCAD is a Rapid prototyping CAD IDE for RepRap and RepStrap 3D printing machines.

    15 RapCAD alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    Last commit is from March 2023

    RapCAD VS FreeCAD

     
  12. 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
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    ArCADia BIM Features

    1.  IntelliCAD

    ArCADia BIM VS FreeCAD

     
  13. gCAD3D icon

    gCAD3D

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    gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs.

    61 gCAD3D alternatives

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    • Free • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    gCAD3D screenshot 1

    gCAD3D Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

    gCAD3D VS FreeCAD

     
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    GstarCAD

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    GstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD. With 27 years of continuous improvement and innovation, today GstarCAD is far ahead in performance, stability and becomes leading CAD software in the world.

    84 GstarCAD alternatives

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    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Concise User Interface

    GstarCAD VS FreeCAD

     
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    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.

    10 Sverchok alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

    Sverchok Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Bim

    Sverchok VS FreeCAD

     
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