LeoCAD AlternativesCAD Software and other similar apps like LeoCAD

LeoCAD is described as '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' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are nine alternatives to LeoCAD for Windows, Mac, Linux and Web-based. The best LeoCAD alternative is Stud.io, which is free. Other great apps like LeoCAD are LDraw, LDCad, MLCAD and Bricksmith.

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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.

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LeoCAD alternatives page was last updated Jul 15, 2024
  1. Stud.io icon
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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...

    9 Stud.io alternatives
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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Stud.io Features

    1.  ChromeOS-like
    Stud.io iconLeoCAD Icon

    Stud.io VS LeoCAD

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    • Stud.io is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to LeoCAD.

    • Stud.io is the most popular free alternative to LeoCAD.

    • Stud.io is Freemium and ProprietaryLeoCAD is Free and Open Source
  2. LDraw icon
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    LDraw is an 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...

    13 LDraw alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    LDraw Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  3D Renderer
    LDraw iconLeoCAD Icon

    LDraw VS LeoCAD

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    • LDraw is the most popular Linux alternative to LeoCAD.

    • LDraw is Free and ProprietaryLeoCAD is Free and Open Source
  3. LDCad icon
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    LDCad is a multiplatform LDraw (virtual LEGO) editor that lets you edit LDraw model documents in real-time.

    9 LDCad alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    LDCad Features

    1.  Portable
    LDCad iconLeoCAD Icon

    LDCad VS LeoCAD

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  4. MLCAD icon
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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...

    8 MLCAD alternatives
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    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MLCAD iconLeoCAD Icon

    MLCAD VS LeoCAD

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  5. Bricksmith icon
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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.

    9 Bricksmith alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Bricksmith iconLeoCAD Icon

    Bricksmith VS LeoCAD

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    • Bricksmith is the most popular Open Source alternative to LeoCAD.

    • Bricksmith is Free and Open SourceLeoCAD is also Free and Open Source
  6. Bricklink Studio icon
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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...

    9 Bricklink Studio alternatives
    Bricklink Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Bricklink Studio iconLeoCAD Icon

    Bricklink Studio VS LeoCAD

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  7. Mecabricks.com icon
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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.

    9 Mecabricks.com alternatives
    Mecabricks.com screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Mecabricks.com Features

    1.  3D Renderer
    Mecabricks.com iconLeoCAD Icon

    Mecabricks.com VS LeoCAD

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    Comments about Mecabricks.com as an Alternative to LeoCAD
     
    Guest

    It works perfectly and you can also render the models.

    Positive commentJun 5, 2020
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    • Mecabricks.com is Free and ProprietaryLeoCAD is Free and Open Source
  8. Konstruktor icon
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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...

    8 Konstruktor alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    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 iconLeoCAD Icon

    Konstruktor VS LeoCAD

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  9. MakerBrane icon
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    MakerBrane is the only universal digital 3D toy builder. Build online with everything from LEGO to Meccano, K'nex, primitives and furniture. Design play sets, share them, view them in 3D in any browser. Nothing to install, it works even from school!.

    9 MakerBrane alternatives
    MakerBrane screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    MakerBrane Features

    1.  Drag and Drop Design
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Modular System
    MakerBrane iconLeoCAD Icon

    MakerBrane VS LeoCAD

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