MLCAD Alternatives3D Modelers & CAD Software like MLCAD

MLCAD is described as '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' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are nine alternatives to MLCAD for Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Flathub. The best MLCAD alternative is LeoCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MLCAD are LDraw, Stud.io, Mecabricks.com and LDCad.

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MLCAD alternatives page was last updated Feb 22, 2025
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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    LeoCAD screenshot 1

    LeoCAD Features

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

    LeoCAD VS MLCAD

     

    • LeoCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MLCAD.

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

    • LeoCAD is Free and Open SourceMLCAD is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    LDraw

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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...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LDraw screenshot 1

    LDraw Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  3D Renderer

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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...

    10 Stud.io alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Stud.io screenshot 1

    Stud.io Features

    1.  ChromeOS-like

    Stud.io VS MLCAD

     

    • Stud.io is the most popular Web-based alternative to MLCAD.

    • Stud.io is Freemium and ProprietaryMLCAD is Free Personal and Proprietary
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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
    Mecabricks.com screenshot 1

    Mecabricks.com Features

    1.  3D Renderer

    Mecabricks.com VS MLCAD

     
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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.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main interface

    LDCad Features

    1.  Portable

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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
    Bricksmith screenshot 1

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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
    Bricklink Studio screenshot 1

    Bricklink Studio VS MLCAD

     
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    LPub3D

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

    9 LPub3D alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LPub3D screenshot 1

    LPub3D Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Publishing

    LPub3D VS MLCAD

     
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    MakerBrane

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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!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    MakerBrane screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

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

    MakerBrane VS MLCAD

     
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