Free MicroStation AlternativesCAD Software & 3D Modelers like MicroStation

The best free alternative to MicroStation is FreeCAD, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to MicroStation and six of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to MicroStation are LibreCAD, BRL-CAD, Plasticity and MakerSCAD.

MicroStation alternatives are mainly CAD Software but may also be 3D Modelers or Digital Painting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MicroStation.

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FreeCAD
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Free • Open Source
CAD Software
3D Modeler
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PortableApps.com
104 FreeCAD alternatives
FreeCAD is a general purpose parametric 3D CAD modeler. The development is completely Open Source (LGPL License). FreeCAD is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits in a wider range of uses around engineering, such as architecture or other...
- - FreeCAD is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MicroStation.
- - FreeCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MicroStation.
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FreeCAD Features
1. Parametric ModelingFreeCAD can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
2. Procedural ModelingFreeCAD can create or modify 3D models and textures based on a sequence of rules.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in FreeCAD without registration.
4. Ad-freeFreeCAD doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Works OfflineFreeCAD can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Support for LayersFreeCAD supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
7. PortableFreeCAD can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
8. No TrackingFreeCAD will not track you or use your personal data.
Drawing 2D
FEM
3d Drawing
DWG support
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
Parametric
Windows XP Compatibility
Bim
Portable Linux
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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.
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LibreCAD
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109 LibreCAD alternatives
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.
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LibreCAD Features
1. PortableLibreCAD can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in LibreCAD without registration.
3. Parametric ModelingLibreCAD can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
4. LightweightLibreCAD consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Support for LayersLibreCAD supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Bim
Construction layers
Customizable
Isometric view
Export to SVG
QT Based
Export to PDF
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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.
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BRL-CAD
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Free • Open Source
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3D Modeler
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71 BRL-CAD alternatives
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...
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BRL-CAD Features
Image Processing
Benchmark analytics
Ray Tracing
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This is 3d only software and will not open and standard file types. Not supported: DWG, DGN, and DXF.
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Plasticity
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Freemium • Proprietary
CAD Software
Mac
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17 Plasticity alternatives
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.
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Plasticity Features
1. LightweightPlasticity consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Parametric ModelingPlasticity can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
3. PortablePlasticity can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
MakerSCAD
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Freemium • Open Source
3D Modeler
3D Printing Tool
Mac
Windows
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Online
Chrome OS
107 MakerSCAD alternatives
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.
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MakerSCAD Features
1. Parametric ModelingMakerSCAD can change the shape of model geometry as soon as the dimension value is modified.
Web-Based
Visual Programming
Discontinued
Site certificate expired. Software itself hasn't been updated in a very long time, is incomplete, and doesn't function
DualCAD
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
5 DualCAD alternatives
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.
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Remote Printing