Microsoft 3D Builder Alternatives

Microsoft 3D Builder is described as 'View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft 3D Builder for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Microsoft 3D Builder alternative is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try OpenSCAD or Onshape. Other great apps like Microsoft 3D Builder are Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, FluidCAD and ZBrush.

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  1. 3D-Coat icon
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    3D-Coat is the one application that has all the tools you need to take your 3D idea from a block of digital clay all the way to a production ready, fully textured organic or hard surface model.

    69 3D-Coat alternatives

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  2. BricsCAD icon
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    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. BricsCAD is a cost-effective, innovative, and familiar CAD solution.

    86 BricsCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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  3. Cura icon
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    Cura aims to be a end solution for personal 3D printing with RepRap based machines. It is tuned toward the Ultimaker, but can be used on any RepRap based design.

    31 Cura alternatives

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  4. DraftSight icon
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    Professional 2D CAD solution for editing and viewing DWG files, offering 3D modeling, advanced annotation, layer management, cross-platform support, customizable tools, collaborative features, automation, and a cost-effective alternative for architectural and engineering design.

    94 DraftSight alternatives

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  5. Software for 3D mechanical design, simulation, and visualization. Provides parametric, direct, and freeform design options, along with integrated simulation, CAM tools, and advanced rendering up to 16K resolution. Features include section views and customizable rendering environments.

    67 Autodesk Inventor alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
  6. CAD Sketcher icon
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    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    59 CAD Sketcher alternatives

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    • Blender
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    • BSD
     
  7. pCon.planner icon
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    The professional furnishing 2D-/3D-tool for everybody: The pCon.planner is a cost-free application allowing you to comfortably and professionally create complex furnishing concepts and to visualize them in a photo-realistic quality. File Formats: dwg, dxf, 3ds, skp, ... Language.

    83 pCon.planner alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  8. QCAD icon
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    QCAD is an application for computer aided drafting in 2D. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schemas and diagrams.

    81 QCAD alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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  9. MatterControl icon
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    MatterControl is a free, open source app that lets you organize and manage your 3D prints. It's designed to help you get the most out of your 3D printer - making it easy to track, preview, and print your 3D parts.

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  10. nanoCAD icon
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    nanoCAD is a pro-grade 2D CAD system with native DWG support and full customizability. It is totally free, for business, professional, or personal purposes. It is fast, lightweight, capable, and , unlike most free CAD programs, completely uncrippled. nanoCAD includes:

    92 nanoCAD alternatives

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  11. Catia icon
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    CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) (in English usually pronounced /k?'ti?/) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systèmes.

    59 Catia alternatives

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