Web-based FreeCAD Alternatives

FreeCAD is not available as a web app but there are plenty of alternatives that runs in the browser with similar functionality. The best Online alternative is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Onshape or SolveSpace. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FreeCAD and many of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to FreeCAD are Autodesk AutoCAD, CADAM, MakerSCAD and Finch 3D.

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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 iPad, Android, Open Source, Free, Mac, iPad + Free and Android Tablet. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to FreeCAD.
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  1. SketchUp icon
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    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    169 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
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    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    132 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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  3. Onshape icon
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    Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit.

    44 Onshape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. SolveSpace icon
     32 likes

    SolveSpace is a parametric 3D CAD program with extrude, revolve, union and difference functions. Save/Export as DXF, PDF, SVG, STL, STEP. Mesh generation expected by most 3d printers.

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  5. MakerSCAD icon
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    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
  6. Finch 3D icon
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    Optimize building design with AI and graph technology. Get immediate feedback on performance, detect errors and find optimal solutions in the early stages of design.

    3 Finch 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  7. Vectary icon
     13 likes

    Vectary is the most accessible 3D and Augmented Reality design platform. Create an account for free online. No app download needed. Build immersive experiences for the real world. Publish 3D and Augmented Reality content to any website.

    40 Vectary alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. AdamCAD icon
     2 likes

    AdamCAD is an AI Powered CAD platform that generates 3D designs in seconds.

    54 AdamCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. DynaMaker icon
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    Online platform for generating 2D/3D CAD and manufacturing drawings with javascript. Result can be published as online configurator applications. Enables Mass Customization in Manufacturing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. 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
     
  11. SelfCAD  icon
     9 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
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