Free Shapr3D AlternativesTop 3D Modelers & CAD Software like Shapr3D

The best free alternative to Shapr3D is Blender, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Shapr3D and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Shapr3D are FreeCAD, SketchUp, LibreCAD and Vectr.

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  1. Blender icon
     1672 likes

    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    143 Blender alternatives
    Splash Artwork for Blender 4.3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak

    Top Blender Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  Compositor
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Texturing
    8.  Animation Rigging
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Grease Pencil
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    7onnie

    Blender is not a CAD-Software

    Negative commentMay 25, 2023
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    Guest

    Shapr3d is CAD software and Blender is not. You just can't use one as an alternative for the other, and the fact that it's the listed #1 alternative tells me something is fake here.

    Negative commentDec 7, 2022
    3
    Guest

    Blender is NOT a CAD software. It is a modelling and animating software

    Negative commentDec 13, 2024
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    • Most users think Blender is a great Shapr3D alternative.

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Shapr3D.

    • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Shapr3D.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceShapr3D is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. FreeCAD icon
     439 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.

    109 FreeCAD alternatives
    FreeCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Top FreeCAD 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.  Ad-free
    10.  Procedural Modeling
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode
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    Guest

    runs on all platforms and is completely free

    Positive commentNov 16, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks FreeCAD is a great Shapr3D alternative.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceShapr3D is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. SketchUp icon
     551 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.

    164 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
    9.  Browser-based
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    Guest

    It is easy to learn and very helpful to your work.

    Positive commentJan 3, 2020
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    • Most users think SketchUp is a great Shapr3D alternative.

    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based alternative to Shapr3D.

    • SketchUp is Freemium and ProprietaryShapr3D is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    110 LibreCAD alternatives
    On Mac

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Bim
    3.  Construction layers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Parametric Modeling
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Isometric view
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  QT Based
    10.  Export to PDF
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  5. Vectr icon
     91 likes

    Vectr is a free graphics editor. Vectr is collaborative like Google Docs, and runs in your web browser. With an intuitive interface, Vectr is easy to learn and use.

    91 Vectr alternatives
    Vectr screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    Vectr Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Extensive settings menu
    4.  Convert images to PDF
    5.  Image Sharing
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  6. Autodesk Fusion icon
     42 likes

    A comprehensive CAD, CAM, and CAE solution that supports collaborative editing and cloud computation. It offers free-form modeling, data import, and toolpath generation. Free licenses are available for students, hobbyists, and startups, with seamless transition to commercial entitlements.

    38 Autodesk Fusion alternatives
    Freeform modeling & sculpting

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Autodesk Fusion Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Procedural Modeling
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  3D Sculpting
    7.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    8.  3D design
    9.  CAE
    10.  Surface Modelling
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  7. Akira icon
     29 likes

    Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to...

    68 Akira alternatives
    Akira screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK+

    Akira Features

    1.  Drag and Drop Design
    2.  UX Design
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  8. Onshape icon
     25 likes

    Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit.

    37 Onshape alternatives
    Onshape screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Onshape Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Cloud based
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Parametric
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Drawing Board
    9.  Mechanical Simulation
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Rendering
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  9. Dotgrid icon
     24 likes

    A simple vector illustration tool.

    62 Dotgrid alternatives
    Dotgrid screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    Discontinued

    Last updates are from Mar 20, 2021

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  10. CAD Sketcher icon
     4 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.

    51 CAD Sketcher alternatives
    CAD Sketcher screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Parametric Modeling
    5.  No Tracking
    6. Blender icon  Blender Integration
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  11. Vecteezy Editor icon
     30 likes

    The Vecteezy Editor is a free SVG editor designed to allow anyone to quickly and easily create beautiful graphics directly in the browser. This tool is built into the largest database of free vector graphics on the internet.

    72 Vecteezy Editor alternatives
    Vecteezy Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Chromium

    Vecteezy Editor Features

    1.  Export to SVG
    2.  Browser-based
    3.  SVG to PNG
    Vecteezy Editor iconShapr3D Icon

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  12. MakerSCAD icon
     6 likes

    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.

    106 MakerSCAD alternatives
    MakerSCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    MakerSCAD Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Visual Programming
    Discontinued

    Site certificate expired. Software itself hasn't been updated in a very long time, is incomplete, and doesn't function

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