SOLIDWORKS AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Printing Tools

The best 3D Printing alternative to SOLIDWORKS is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Shapr3D or Microsoft 3D Builder. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to SOLIDWORKS and seven of them are 3D Printing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Printing Tool alternatives to SOLIDWORKS are Autodesk AutoCAD, MakerSCAD, SelfCAD and 3D Orchard.

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Leading 3D CAD software facilitating design, analysis, and product data management. Boosts productivity and accelerates time to market through seamless integration.

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SOLIDWORKS alternatives page was last updated Oct 11, 2024
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  1. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

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    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

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Main UI

    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

    SketchUp VS SOLIDWORKS

     
    Comments about SketchUp as an Alternative to SOLIDWORKS
    Guest
    Negative Sep 17, 2019
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    It doesn't have the same tools, short-cuts and general software.

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    • Some users think SketchUp is a great SOLIDWORKS alternative, some don't.

    • SketchUp is the most popular commercial alternative to SOLIDWORKS.

    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietarySOLIDWORKS is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Autodesk AutoCAD

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    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 collaborations.

    126 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Autodesk AutoCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  3D Printing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Batch plotting
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Cloud Sync

    Autodesk AutoCAD VS SOLIDWORKS

     
    Comments about Autodesk AutoCAD as an Alternative to SOLIDWORKS
    bobbwwj555
    Negative Jul 1, 2016
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    The Function Differently under the hood.

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    • Some users think Autodesk AutoCAD is a great SOLIDWORKS alternative, some don't.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietarySOLIDWORKS is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Shapr3D

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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.

    50 Shapr3D alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

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

    Shapr3D VS SOLIDWORKS

     
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    attila-kozma
    Positive Feb 15, 2023
    0

    Super smooth, easy to understand, great program. Learning curve is awsome

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    • Most users think Shapr3D is a great SOLIDWORKS alternative.

    • Shapr3D is Freemium and ProprietarySOLIDWORKS is Paid and Proprietary
    • Shapr3D is LightweightSOLIDWORKS is not according to our users
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    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, c...

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    Microsoft 3D Builder

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    View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    119 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

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    • Free • Proprietary

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design

    Microsoft 3D Builder VS SOLIDWORKS

     
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    ahmaddiaa
    Positive May 24, 2017
    0

    if all you do is simple 3d stuff then it is good for you else , it is not an alternative

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    • Microsoft 3D Builder is Free and ProprietarySOLIDWORKS is Paid and Proprietary
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    MakerSCAD

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    Site certificate expired. Software itself hasn't been updated in a very long time, is incomplete, and doesn't function

    MakerSCAD Features

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

    MakerSCAD VS SOLIDWORKS

     
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    SelfCAD

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    SelfCAD is a simple but powerful 3D modeling software being used by beginners, professionals as well as both small and large businesses to create their 3D designs. With the program, users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice designs.

    59 SelfCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    User interface of SelfCAD

    SelfCAD Features

    1.  Image to 3D
    2.  Rendering
    3.  Image generator
    4.  Mechanical Design

    SelfCAD VS SOLIDWORKS

     
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    3D Orchard

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    3D Orchard is a free online platform for crowdsourced design. It includes free, built-in CAD tools and everything needed to turn an idea into a physical product. Because the computer-aided design (CAD) tools are built-in and free, people can edit and evolve each others 3D models.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Browsing through public, editable designs on 3D Orchard.

    3D Orchard Features

    1.  Crowdsourced
    2.  Browser-based
    3.  Mechanical Design

    3D Orchard VS SOLIDWORKS

     
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