progeCAD AlternativesCAD Software and other similar apps like progeCAD

progeCAD is described as 'Professional is the most reliable Autodesk AutoCAD alternative, the low-cost 2D/3D DWG-native CAD, offering the AutoCAD look-and-feel, DWG 2014 and Windows 8 compatibility. It is a fully-functional, easy-to-use and low-cost CAD solution' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to progeCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best progeCAD alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like progeCAD are SketchUp, LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.

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  1. FreeCAD icon
     429 likes

    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...

    110 FreeCAD alternatives
    FreeCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Interior Design
    4.  FEM
    5.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    6.  Parametric
    7.  3d Drawing
    8.  DWG support
    9.  Windows XP Compatibility
    10.  Procedural Modeling
    11.  Bim
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Portable Linux
    14.  Support for Layers
    15.  Portable
    FreeCAD iconprogeCAD Icon

    FreeCAD VS progeCAD

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

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

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceprogeCAD is Paid and Proprietary
  2. SketchUp icon
     549 likes

    SketchUp (formerly Google Sketchup) is a 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and video game design—and available in a freeware version, SketchUp Make, and a paid...

    169 SketchUp alternatives
    Main UI

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    SketchUp Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3d sketching
    3.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    4.  Pencil
    5.  3d Drawing
    6.  Cabinet design
    7.  Image to 3D
    8.  Mechanical Design
    SketchUp iconprogeCAD Icon

    SketchUp VS progeCAD

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    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to progeCAD.

    • SketchUp is Freemium and ProprietaryprogeCAD is Paid and Proprietary
  3. LibreCAD icon
     163 likes

    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.

    112 LibreCAD alternatives
    On Mac

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Digital Painting
    2.  Portable
    3.  Bim
    4.  Construction layers
    5.  Parametric Modeling
    6.  Isometric view
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  QT Based
    10.  Export to PDF
    LibreCAD iconprogeCAD Icon

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  4. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
     213 likes

    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 collaborat...

    126 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives
    Autodesk AutoCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  3D Printing
    4.  Batch plotting
    5.  Parametric Modeling
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Cloud Sync
    Autodesk AutoCAD iconprogeCAD Icon

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    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to progeCAD.

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

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryprogeCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. SOLIDWORKS icon
     82 likes

    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.

    97 SOLIDWORKS alternatives
    SOLIDWORKS screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    SOLIDWORKS Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Easy Measurements
    3.  Drawing 2D
    4.  3D design
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  6. BRL-CAD icon
     55 likes

    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...

    73 BRL-CAD alternatives
    PA-63 Extractor

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    BRL-CAD Features

    1.  Image Processing
    2.  Benchmark analytics
    3.  Ray Tracing
    BRL-CAD iconprogeCAD Icon

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  7. DraftSight icon
     86 likes

    DraftSight is a professional-grade, open 2D CAD product for users who want a better way to read, write and share DWG files. DraftSight is easy to use and is available for professional CAD users, students and educators to download and activate for free.*

    92 DraftSight alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    DraftSight Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d sketching
    DraftSight iconprogeCAD Icon

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  8. BricsCAD icon
     49 likes

    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.

    90 BricsCAD alternatives
    BricsCAD Dark and light mode

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    BricsCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Mechanical Simulation
    4.  Bim
    5.  Mechanical Design
    6.  BIM import
    7.  Rendering
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  9. Autodesk Inventor icon
     22 likes

    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.

    59 Autodesk Inventor alternatives
    Autodesk Inventor screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autodesk Inventor Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Mechanical Design
    3.  Assembly files
    4.  3D design
    5.  Vector strokes
    6.  Extruding sketches
    Autodesk Inventor iconprogeCAD Icon

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  10. pCon.planner icon
     31 likes

    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.

    85 pCon.planner alternatives
    new Interface UI with Ribbon

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    pCon.planner Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Support for Layers
    pCon.planner iconprogeCAD Icon

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  11. ArchiCAD icon
     32 likes

    ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

    82 ArchiCAD alternatives
    ArchiCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    ArchiCAD Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  CAE
    ArchiCAD iconprogeCAD Icon

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  12. QCAD icon
     29 likes

    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.

    75 QCAD alternatives
    QCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Drawing 2D
    QCAD iconprogeCAD Icon

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