Rhinoceros AlternativesOnly apps categorised as CAD Software

The best CAD alternative to Rhinoceros is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Rhinoceros and many of them are CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting CAD Software alternatives to Rhinoceros are SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Fusion and Shapr3D.

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  1. FreeCAD icon
     535 likes

    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.

    149 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Docker
    • Steam
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  2. SketchUp icon
     556 likes

    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    197 SketchUp alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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  3. SOLIDWORKS icon
     90 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.

    117 SOLIDWORKS alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2010

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    • Windows
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  4. Autodesk Fusion icon
     48 likes

    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.

    72 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

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    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2014

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  5. Shapr3D icon
     32 likes

    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    59 Shapr3D alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2016

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
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  6. SolidCraft icon
     4 likes

    SolidCraft is an open-source parametric 3D CAD application written in pure Rust. Sketch on a plane, constrain and dimension the sketch, turn profiles into solids with features on a timeline, and change a parameter to watch the whole timeline rebuild.

    50 SolidCraft alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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  7. Plasticity icon
     8 likes

    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.

    27 Plasticity alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2023

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8. CAD Sketcher icon
     11 likes

    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.

    62 CAD Sketcher alternatives

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    • Since 2024

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Blender
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  9. Formerly Vellum Solids, Xenon™ is an associative 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers history-based wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  10. Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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  11. Alibre icon
     7 likes

    The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Sverchok icon
     5 likes

    Sverchok is a parametric tool for architects and designers. You can use it to program objects' shapes without knowing any programming languages.

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    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Blender
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