SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux Alternatives

SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux is described as 'SolidWorks is a CAD software that can be used to create parametric models, assemblies, and drawings. It's typical to work with relationships (the alignment of elements with one another) and dimensions (alignment through values)' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPad, Linux and Web-based apps. The best SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux are SOLIDWORKS, Onshape, Autodesk Fusion and Shapr3D.

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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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    • FreeCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux.

    • FreeCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open Source SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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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    • SOLIDWORKS is the most popular commercial alternative to SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux.

    • SOLIDWORKS is Paid and Proprietary SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux is Free and Open Source
  4. Onshape icon

    Onshape

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    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.

    42 Onshape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Onshape is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux.

    • Onshape is Free Personal and Proprietary SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux is Free and Open Source
    • Onshape is Customizable SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux is not according to our users
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    Autodesk Fusion

    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 pri...

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  6. Autodesk Fusion icon

    Autodesk Fusion

     44 likes
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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.

    44 Autodesk Fusion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Freeform modeling & sculpting
     
  7. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

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

    44 Shapr3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.
     
  8. SolveSpace icon

    SolveSpace

     32 likes
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    SolveSpace is a parametric 3D CAD program with extrude, revolve, union and difference functions. Save/Export as DXF, PDF, SVG, STL, STEP. Mesh generation expected by most 3d printers. Constraint solver point tracing for motion analysis.

    71 SolveSpace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Autodesk Inventor icon

    Autodesk Inventor

     22 likes
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    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.

    60 Autodesk Inventor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Catia icon

    Catia

     10 likes
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    CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) (in English usually pronounced /k?'ti?/) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systèmes.

    56 Catia alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Real Toyota f1 designing
     
  12. Solid Edge icon

    Solid Edge

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    Solid Edge is an industry-leading mechanical design system with exceptional tools for creating and managing 3D digital prototypes. With superior core modeling and process workflows, a unique focus on the needs of specific industries, and fully integrated design management, Solid...

    43 Solid Edge alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • iPad
    Solid Edge with ST4 offers a working environment with ground plane reflections and shadows.
     
  13. 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

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    • Windows
    Machinery design capabilities within ProEngineer
     
  15. KOMPAS-3D icon

    KOMPAS-3D

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    KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements. The parametric technology allows quickly obtaining models for typical products basing on a once designed prototype.

    70 KOMPAS-3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
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