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 SolveSpace. Other great apps like FreeCAD are Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Onshape and LibreCAD.

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  1. 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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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
     
  3. BeckerCAD icon
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    BeckerCAD12 3D Pro includes comprehensive system libraries related to the following areas:

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. 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
     
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    CScheme is the integration of geometric kernels in a functional language.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. 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...

    8 Linkage Mechanism Designer and Simulator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    8 DWGSee CAD 2024 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    80 MacDraft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. 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
     
  10. 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)
     
  11. ABViewer icon
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    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.

    16 ABViewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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