FreeCAD AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Modelers

The best 3D Modeler alternative to FreeCAD is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try LibreCAD or Hew. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to FreeCAD and loads of them are 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Modeler alternatives to FreeCAD are Autodesk AutoCAD, CADCraft, SOLIDWORKS and OpenSCAD.

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  1. SketchUp icon
     556 likes

    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.

    197 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  2. LibreCAD icon
     183 likes

    LibreCAD is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux. It is based on Qt, which is a leading cross-platform application and UI development framework.

    129 LibreCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  3. Hew icon
     16 likes

    Free, open-source 3D modeler that works like SketchUp: draw on a face, push/pull, snap to what's there. Every shape is a watertight solid. Native on macOS, Windows, Linux, and in the browser. Imports .skp.

    12 Hew alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
    Hew screenshot 1
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  4. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
     219 likes

    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.

    157 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. CADCraft icon
     12 likes

    Computer-aided design and drafting; an open-source, clean-room reimplementation of Autodesk AutoCAD, rebuilt in pure Rust.

    4 CADCraft alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  6. SOLIDWORKS icon
     90 likes

    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    116 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. OpenSCAD icon
     85 likes

    OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and MacOS.

    65 OpenSCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Homebrew
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  8. FluidCAD icon
     7 likes

    Parametric 3D CAD in browser using JavaScript scripting, fully interactive viewport editing, non-destructive feature tree control, direct geometry referencing, rapid prototyping, STEP import/export, smart defaults, minimal math, and open source availability.

    40 FluidCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Onshape icon
     35 likes

    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.

    61 Onshape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Onshape screenshot 1
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  10. Autodesk Fusion icon
     48 likes

    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 printing and CNC machining.

    71 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. SolveSpace icon
     33 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.

    80 SolveSpace alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  12. BRL-CAD icon
     56 likes

    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...

    80 BRL-CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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