SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux AlternativesOnly apps categorised as CAD Software

The best CAD alternative to SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux and 13 are CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting CAD Software alternatives to SOLIDWORKS-for-Linux are SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Fusion, SolveSpace and Onshape.

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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...

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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
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    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

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

    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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    • 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
     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
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    • Windows

    SOLIDWORKS Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Easy Measurements
    3.  Drawing 2D
    4.  3D design
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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
  3. Autodesk Fusion icon
     41 likes

    Integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE featuring collaborative editing and cloud-based computation. Free license available for students and hobbyists.

    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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  4. SolveSpace icon
     30 likes

    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.

    70 SolveSpace alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SolveSpace Features

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Portable
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  3D Sculpting
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  3D design
    8.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
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  5. 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
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    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 Sync
    5.  Parametric
    6.  Cloud based
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Drawing Board
    9.  Mechanical Simulation
    10.  Customizable
    11.  3D Renderer
    12.  Rendering
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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
  6. Shapr3D icon
     28 likes

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

    49 Shapr3D alternatives
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Shapr3D Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Mechanical Design
    7.  Apple Pencil support
    8.  Android Sync
    9.  Sketching
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  7. 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
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    • Windows

    Autodesk Inventor Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Mechanical Design
    3.  Assembly files
    4.  3D design
    5.  Vector strokes
    6.  Extruding sketches
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  8. Catia icon
     9 likes

    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
    Real Toyota f1 designing

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    • Windows

    Catia Features

    1.  CAE
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  9. Designspark Mechanical icon
     13 likes

    DesignSpark Mechanical is a 3D modeling software reported to be easy to use so that all engineers will be able to create and share models.

    63 Designspark Mechanical alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Designspark Mechanical Features

    1.  3D design
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  10. Solid Edge icon
     13 likes

    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...

    40 Solid Edge alternatives
    Solid Edge with ST4 offers a working environment with ground plane reflections and shadows.

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    • Windows
    • iPad

    Solid Edge Features

    1.  3D design
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  11. KOMPAS-3D icon
     11 likes

    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.

    69 KOMPAS-3D alternatives
    KOMPAS-3D screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine

    KOMPAS-3D Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  OPENGL
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  12. PTC Creo icon
     15 likes

    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.

    81 PTC Creo alternatives
    Machinery design capabilities within ProEngineer

    License model

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    • Windows

    PTC Creo Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    2.  3D design
    3.  Parametric
    4.  CAE
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