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 leading 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 FluidCAD.

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  1. 3D Orchard icon

    3D Orchard

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    3D Orchard is a free online platform for crowdsourced design. It includes free, built-in CAD tools and everything needed to turn an idea into a physical product. Because the computer-aided design (CAD) tools are built-in and free, people can edit and evolve each others 3D models.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Browsing through public, editable designs on 3D Orchard.
     
  2. eMachineShop CAD icon

    eMachineShop CAD

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    Unique free 2.5 CAD software where you can: design your part quickly and easily, get instant pricing, and order online. Import DXF/IGES/STEP, Export:DXF/IGES/STEP/STL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. C

    CADPlatform

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    CADPlatform Parametric Modeling Platform. It's base on Open Cascade Technology.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional icon
    Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional

    Comprehensive CAD tool for home planning offering advanced features like wall editing, floor and building replication, precise numerical input tools, custom components, and a vast 3D object catalog, enabling efficient design and ...

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  6. BeckerCAD icon

    BeckerCAD

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    BeckerCAD12 3D Pro includes comprehensive system libraries related to the following areas:

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BeckerCAD screenshot 1
     
  7. DDL - Digital Dry Layout icon

    DDL - Digital Dry Layout

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    DDL (Digital Dry Layout) is the all-in-one platform built specifically for the natural stone industry. It covers the entire business cycle — from project planning and digital vein matching to warehouse management, sales, CRM, and online distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Presentation to the client
     
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    CScheme

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    CScheme is the integration of geometric kernels in a functional language.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    CScheme screenshot 1
     
  10. Linkage Mechanism Designer and Simulator icon

    Linkage Mechanism Designer and Simulator

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    Linkage is computer aided design software used for quick prototyping of linkage mechanisms. The number of operations needed to add a link and get it connected to other links in the mechanism has been minimized to the lowest number possible, making this program ideal for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Linkage Mechanism Designer and Simulator screenshot 1
     
  12. DWGSee CAD 2024 icon

    DWGSee CAD 2024

     1 like

    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
    DWGSee CAD 2024 screenshot 1
     
  13. 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
    MacDraft screenshot 1
     
  14. 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 types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sketchup
    Warehouse Layout in 3D
     
  15. 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)
    A custom dock shown in 2D
     
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