Vectorworks AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as 3D Modelers

The best free 3D Modeler alternative to Vectorworks is LibreCAD, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Vectorworks and five of them are free 3D Modelers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free 3D Modeler alternatives to Vectorworks are Microsoft 3D Builder, Designspark Mechanical, MakerSCAD and SelfCAD .

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Vectorworks

CAD Software
Paid • Proprietary

Vectorworks is a computer-aided design (CAD) software program developed by Nemetschek North America that is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling. Vectorworks offers 2D, 3D, production management, and...

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Vectorworks alternatives page was last updated Jun 7, 2019

LibreCAD
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.
111 LibreCAD alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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Top LibreCAD Features
1. Digital Painting
2. Portable
3. Bim
4. Construction layers
5. No registration required
6. Parametric Modeling
7. Lightweight
8. Support for Layers
9. Customizable
10. Isometric view
11. Export to SVG
12. QT Based
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Comments about LibreCAD as an Alternative to Vectorworks

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You can't seem to draw rectangles and there is no way to change dimensions in an object box which is one of the best things about vectorworks in my opinion.
Negative comment •Nov 2, 2018
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- Most users think LibreCAD is a great Vectorworks alternative.
- LibreCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Vectorworks.
- LibreCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Vectorworks.
- LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceVectorworks is Paid and Proprietary
- LibreCAD is LightweightVectorworks is not according to our users

Microsoft 3D Builder
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.
122 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- 3D Modeler
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Windows
Microsoft 3D Builder Features
3D design
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Designspark Mechanical
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
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Windows
Designspark Mechanical Features
3D design
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MakerSCAD
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
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- 3D Modeler
- 3D Printing Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Chrome OS
MakerSCAD Features
1. Ad-free
2. 3D Sculpting
3. Parametric Modeling
4. Web-Based
5. Visual Programming
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SelfCAD
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.
61 SelfCAD alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- 3D Modeler
- 3D Printing Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- Online
- Chrome OS
SelfCAD Features
Image to 3D
Rendering
Image generator
Mechanical Design
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