MicroStation AlternativesCAD Software & 3D Modelers like MicroStation

MicroStation is described as 'Want to focus your time and energy on developing designs to build a better world? MicroStation easily models, drafts, maps, renders and documents your projects' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MicroStation for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best MicroStation alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MicroStation are LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, BRL-CAD and Plasticity.

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  1. FreeCAD icon

    FreeCAD

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    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    112 FreeCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Will not open .DGN file types. This is the standard file type for Mircostation. When opening DFX files that were created with Microstation, they do not open correctly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • FreeCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MicroStation.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MicroStation.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceMicroStation is Paid and Proprietary
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    LibreCAD

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    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.

    108 LibreCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    only 2d, no 3d models and renderings

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    Will not open .DGN file types. This is the standard file type for Microstation. When opening a DXF file that was created with Microstation, the file opens blank.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceMicroStation is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is Customizable and LightweightMicroStation is not according to our users
  4. Autodesk AutoCAD icon

    Autodesk AutoCAD

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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.

    129 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to MicroStation.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to MicroStation.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryMicroStation is also Paid and Proprietary
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    BRL-CAD

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    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...

    74 BRL-CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    This is 3d only software and will not open and standard file types. Not supported: DWG, DGN, and DXF.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • BRL-CAD is Free and Open SourceMicroStation is Paid and Proprietary
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    Plasticity

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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    20 Plasticity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    CAD Sketcher

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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.

    54 CAD Sketcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    MakerSCAD

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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 (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  11. ActCAD icon

    ActCAD

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    ActCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with the functionality of the industry leaders. We offer two product options:

    • ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users
    106 ActCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Punch! ViaCAD Pro icon

    Punch! ViaCAD Pro

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    3D cad software with the perfect blend of conceptual and production design tools.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    DualCAD

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    Microstation DGN alternative - opens a V8 file, V7, a raster CIT file and a hybrid raster file of the moon. Runs completely standalone, does not use or require Microstation or OpenDesign to be installed on the client machine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Punch! ViaCAD 2D/3D icon

    Punch! ViaCAD 2D/3D

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    Software provides a seamless marriage of 2D and 3D to help you take your sketched ideas to 3D realism.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. Draw A Fence icon

    Draw A Fence

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    Draw A Fence makes it easy for fence companies to generate custom, professional fence, and gate drawings with no CAD skills or software required.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Draw A Fence is the most popular SaaS alternative to MicroStation.

    • Draw A Fence is Paid and ProprietaryMicroStation is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Draw A Fence is Privacy focused and LightweightMicroStation is not according to our users
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