FreeCAD Alternatives

FreeCAD is described as 'A versatile open-source 3D CAD modeler with modular architecture, suitable for engineering applications across multiple platforms, supporting Python scripting' and is a very popular CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FreeCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best FreeCAD alternative is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try OpenSCAD or Onshape. Other great apps like FreeCAD are Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, SolveSpace and BRL-CAD.

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FreeCAD alternatives are mainly CAD Software, but if you're looking for 3D Modelers or 3D Printing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, iPad, Open Source, Android Tablet, Mac, iPad + Free and Android + 3D Modelling. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to FreeCAD.
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  1. uMake icon
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    UMake is a next generation design tool helping makers & designers express their ideas in a quick and an intuitive way.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPad
     
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    3D cad software with the perfect blend of conceptual and production design tools.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. CADdirect icon
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    Artificial Intelligence CAD for DWG Files. Fully AutoCAD compatible. Easy to learn for AutoCAD users. The best AutoCAD alternative.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  4. ArCADia BIM icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  5. Crafty Amigo icon
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    A simple CAD design tool that uses the real world materials as building blocks similar to Lego bits. Parts snap onto each other. It can generate assembly instructions, make unique cuts into items and other features as well.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  6. gCAD3D icon
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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.

    60 gCAD3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    DDS-CAD: The Open BIM solution for MEP engineers. DDS delivers solutions for electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and photovoltaic systems. All DDS-CAD products support the Open BIM design process.

    8 DDS-CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. SelfCAD  icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
  9. DesignCAD icon
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    Easy-to-use 2D/3D CAD tool that’s perfect for novice designers, but powerful enough to create high-quality designs, models and animations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. form•Z icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. HeeksCAD icon
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    HeeksCAD is a free, open source, CAD application - Imports solid models from STEP and IGES files. Draws construction geometry and lines and arcs. Creates new primitive solids, or make solids by extruding a sketch or by making a lofted solid between sketches.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. GstarCAD icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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