LDraw Alternatives3D Modelers & CAD Software like LDraw

LDraw is described as 'Open standard for LEGO CAD programs that allow the user to create virtual LEGO models and scenes. You can use it to document models you have physically built, create building instructions just like LEGO, render 3D photo realistic images of your virtual models and' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LDraw for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best LDraw alternative is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try LeoCAD or Stud.io. Other great apps like LDraw are Mecabricks.com, Assetforge, LDCad and MLCAD.

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  1. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

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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.

    164 SketchUp alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    SketchUp Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3d sketching
    3.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    4.  Pencil
    5.  3d Drawing
    6.  Cabinet design
    7.  Image to 3D
    8.  Mechanical Design
    9.  Browser-based

    SketchUp VS LDraw

     

    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to LDraw.

    • SketchUp is the most popular commercial alternative to LDraw.

    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryLDraw is Free and Proprietary
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    LeoCAD

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    LeoCAD is a CAD program for creating virtual LEGO models. It has an easy to use interface and currently includes over 6000 different pieces created by the LDraw community.

    10 LeoCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    LeoCAD Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Fix missing information
    4.  CAD engineering

    LeoCAD VS LDraw

     

    • LeoCAD is the most popular Linux alternative to LDraw.

    • LeoCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LDraw.

    • LeoCAD is Free and Open SourceLDraw is Free and Proprietary
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    Stud.io

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    Stud.io is a powerful but intuitive CAD-like software for building model brick creations, giving the feeling of building with LEGO in real life. It's fully integrated with Bricklink.com to provide a complete online experience that allows sharing and building with others...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Stud.io Features

    1.  ChromeOS-like

    Stud.io VS LDraw

     
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    Mecabricks.com

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    Mecabricks is the first web service to create, publish and display 3D models and 3D Renderings made with LEGO® bricks. No need to install any plugin, it simply works.

    10 Mecabricks.com alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Mecabricks.com Features

    1.  3D Renderer

    Mecabricks.com VS LDraw

     
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    Assetforge

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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

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    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Assetforge Features

    1.  Building blocks
    2.  Built-in 3D model viewer

    Assetforge VS LDraw

     
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    LDCad

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    LDCad is a multiplatform LDraw (virtual LEGO) editor that lets you edit LDraw model documents in real-time.

    10 LDCad alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main interface

    LDCad Features

    1.  Portable

    LDCad VS LDraw

     
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    MLCAD

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    MLCad (Mike's Lego CAD) is a powerful CAD system specifically designed to create building instructions as known from Lego, for your own Lego models and creations. MLCad reads and writes LDraw (a program of James Jessiman) compatible files but in an extensive window based...

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MLCAD screenshot 1

    MLCAD VS LDraw

     
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    Bricksmith

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    Bricksmith allows you to create virtual instructions for your Lego creations on your Mac. The magic is based on the LDraw library, a collection of 3D models of Lego building blocks created by enthusiasts from around the world.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Bricksmith VS LDraw

     
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    Bricklink Studio

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    Studio is a desktop application that allows users to build LEGO models using virtual parts. Users will have the freedom to build anything they want with any LEGO part. By being integrated with the BrickLink catalog, Studio can do things like showing you what part colors are...

    10 Bricklink Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Bricklink Studio VS LDraw

     
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    LPub3D

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    Download LPub3D for free. LDraw™ editor for LEGO® style digital building instructions.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    LPub3D Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Publishing

    LPub3D VS LDraw

     
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    BricsCAD Shape

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    BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

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    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    BricsCAD Shape VS LDraw

     
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    Konstruktor

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    Konstruktor provides a 3D environment on your screen in which you build Lego models out of predefined bricks and other subunits. The program comes with well over a thousand pieces already available, and as you make new items you can save them as submodels and use them repeatedly...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available. Last version, 0.9.0-beta1, released in January 2011, and the sourcecode are still available on Github.

    Konstruktor VS LDraw

     
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