FreeCAD Alternatives

Apps similar to FreeCAD include SketchUp. It's paid, but LibreCAD and Hew are free. Other options are Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, FluidCAD and OpenSCAD. CAD Software like FreeCAD are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPad.

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  1. Estlcam icon

    Estlcam

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    CAM Software for diy cnc mill with Arduino.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Estlcam screenshot 1
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  2. DWGSee CAD 2024 icon

    DWGSee CAD 2024

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    DWGSee CAD is inspired from DWGSee DWG Viewer, classic interfaces with command line. Rich editing and annotation menu buttons.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • CN flagChina
    DWGSee CAD 2024 screenshot 1
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  4. MacDraft icon

    MacDraft

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    MacDraft Professional, powerful 2D CAD, drafting, technical illustration, architectural drawing and more in one easy-to-use, CAD software package

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    MacDraft screenshot 1
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    Autodesk Fusion icon
    Autodesk Fusion

    Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE suite offering cloud modeling, simulation, and manufacturing tools with collaborative editing, free-form and parametric design, licensing for students, hobbyists, and startups, plus support for 3D pri...

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  6. WarehouseBlueprint icon

    WarehouseBlueprint

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    WarehouseBlueprint is a Sketchup plugin extension which allows user to model warehouse layout in 3D quickly at an affordable price.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sketchup
    Warehouse Layout in 3D
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  7. Dock Designer icon

    Dock Designer

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    Customized to the specific building rules of dock building companies, Dock Designer enables visual design in 2D where you can see your dock design in 3D and have instant access to accurate estimates, parts lists, blueprints, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    A custom dock shown in 2D
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  9. ABViewer icon

    ABViewer

     4 likes

    Universal software for working with 2D and 3D formats: AutoCAD DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, etc. It also enables to convert PDF files to DWG.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • RU flagRussia
    3D viewer
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  10. NASSCAD icon

    NASSCAD

     1 like

    Browser-based parametric 3D CAD with local processing, STEP and IFC support, Manifold booleans and NassScript automation.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Source Available

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    NASSCAD 4.7.0 — imported cruise ship STEP assembly. Model: Modern Cruise Ship Evita by Christian Spreafico (GrabCAD / STEP Tools).
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  11. ProtoTwin icon

    ProtoTwin

     2 likes

    ProtoTwin is an advanced physics-based simulation platform for industrial automation and robotics. Users use ProtoTwin to help design and test their industrial machines in simulation before deployment to physical hardware.

    24 ProtoTwin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Program industrial robots in simulation
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  12. Zentek Studio icon

    Zentek Studio

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    Zentek Studio is a free 2D drafting and 3D solid-modeling CAD application for Windows. It combines a full 2D drawing environment and a 3D modeler into one native desktop app with no registration, no accounts, no cloud lock-in, and pure local file storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU
    A shaded 3D part in the viewport.
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  14. BrewCAD icon

    BrewCAD

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    BrewCAD opens, views, and edits DWG and DXF files and exports them to PDF — covering the "I just need to open and mark up a drawing" case without a $500+/year Autodesk subscription. BrewCAD is included in every getapps.cafe subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
    BrewCAD screenshot 1
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  15. Shapiful icon

    Shapiful

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    Designing your own 3D models no longer has to feel complicated or time-consuming. With our online creation platform, anyone can design, personalize, and export 3D printable files directly in the browser.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
    Home page
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