OpenSCAD AlternativesCAD Software & 3D Modelers like OpenSCAD

OpenSCAD is described as 'Software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It is free software and available for Linux/UNIX, MS Windows and MacOS' and is a popular CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenSCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best OpenSCAD alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenSCAD are Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Fusion and Dune 3D.

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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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    • Most users think FreeCAD is a great OpenSCAD alternative.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OpenSCAD.

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

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceOpenSCAD is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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 OpenSCAD.

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

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryOpenSCAD is Free and Open Source
  4. SOLIDWORKS icon

    SOLIDWORKS

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    Leading 3D CAD software for design, analysis, and product data management, developed by Dassault Systèmes. Enhances productivity, fosters collaboration, and accelerates time to market. Features include parametric modeling, photorealistic rendering, and strong PLM process support.

    102 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Autodesk AutoCAD

    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, c...

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  6. Autodesk Fusion icon

    Autodesk Fusion

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    Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE suite offering cloud modeling, simulation, and manufacturing tools with collaborative editing, free-form and parametric design, licensing for students, hobbyists, and startups, plus support for 3D printing and CNC machining.

    43 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    Freeform modeling & sculpting
     
  7. Dune 3D icon

    Dune 3D

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    Dune 3D operates as a parametric 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It provides users with the capability to sketch and constrain both in 2D and 3D dimensions. Furthermore, it allows for the addition of chamfers and fillets to designs.

    58 Dune 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  8. BRL-CAD icon

    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    PA-63 Extractor
     
  10. MeshLab icon

    MeshLab

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    System for processing and editing 3D triangular meshes, provides a set of tools for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering, texturing and converting meshes.

    15 MeshLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main UI
     
  11. OpenJSCAD.org icon

    OpenJSCAD.org

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    OpenJSCAD.org is a more up-to-date OpenJsCAD frontend where you can edit .jscad files either locally or online via JS editor (built-in). A few functions are available to make the transition from OpenSCAD to OpenJSCAD easier (OpenSCAD.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Almost everyone thinks OpenJSCAD.org is a great OpenSCAD alternative.

    • OpenJSCAD.org is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to OpenSCAD.

    • OpenJSCAD.org is Free and Open SourceOpenSCAD is also Free and Open Source
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    Siemens NX

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    Siemens NX software is an integrated product design, engineering and manufacturing solution that helps you deliver better products faster and more efficiently.

    20 Siemens NX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. CAD Sketcher icon

    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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  14. PTC Creo icon

    PTC Creo

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    With Creo Parametric, and its extensions, you can create, analyze, view, and share designs downstream using 2D CAD, 3D CAD, and parametric and direct modeling capabilities.

    82 PTC Creo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Windows
    Machinery design capabilities within ProEngineer
     

  15. CadQuery

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    CadQuery is an intuitive, easy-to-use python based language for building parametric 3D CAD models. CadQuery is for 3D CAD what jQuery is for javascript. Imagine selecting Faces of a 3d object the same way you select DOM objects with JQuery!

    18 CadQuery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about CadQuery as an Alternative to OpenSCAD
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    OpenCASCADE kernel is more powerful and faster than the CGAL kernel used by OpenSCAD. Direct ability to work with all major CAD formats, plus ability to use BREP and NURB primitives. Standard Python language rather than new custom language.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks CadQuery is a great OpenSCAD alternative.

    • CadQuery is Free and Open SourceOpenSCAD is also Free and Open Source
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