Visual CADD Alternatives

Visual CADD is described as 'Easy-to-learn and very powerful 2D design and drafting software' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Visual CADD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Visual CADD alternative is LibreCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Visual CADD are Autodesk AutoCAD, DraftSight, BricsCAD and QCAD.

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Visual CADD alternatives page was last updated Sep 11, 2016
  1. 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
    LibreCAD iconVisual CADD Icon

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    • LibreCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Visual CADD.

    • LibreCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Visual CADD.

    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceVisual CADD is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is LightweightVisual CADD is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
     214 likes

    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 collaborat...

    126 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives
    Autodesk AutoCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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
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    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Visual CADD.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to Visual CADD.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryVisual CADD is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. DraftSight icon
     86 likes

    DraftSight is a professional-grade, open 2D CAD product for users who want a better way to read, write and share DWG files. DraftSight is easy to use and is available for professional CAD users, students and educators to download and activate for free.*

    90 DraftSight alternatives
    DraftSight screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    DraftSight Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d sketching
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  4. BricsCAD icon
     49 likes

    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. BricsCAD is a cost-effective, innovative, and familiar CAD solution.

    90 BricsCAD alternatives
    BricsCAD Dark and light mode

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    BricsCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Mechanical Simulation
    4.  Bim
    5.  Mechanical Design
    6.  BIM import
    7.  Rendering
    BricsCAD iconVisual CADD Icon

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  5. QCAD icon
     29 likes

    QCAD is an application for computer aided drafting in 2D. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schemas and diagrams.

    74 QCAD alternatives
    QCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Drawing 2D
    QCAD iconVisual CADD Icon

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  6. 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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  7. nanoCAD icon
     44 likes

    nanoCAD is a pro-grade 2D CAD system with native DWG support and full customizability. It is totally free, for business, professional, or personal purposes. It is fast, lightweight, capable, and , unlike most free CAD programs, completely uncrippled. nanoCAD includes:

    91 nanoCAD alternatives
    nanoCAD 3 main window

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Convert DWG to PDF
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Convert PDF to DWG
    5.  Ad-free
    nanoCAD iconVisual CADD Icon

    nanoCAD VS Visual CADD

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  8. LiteCAD icon
     3 likes

    Create, edit, view, and print 2D CAD drawings using the file formats: dxf, dwg, shp ;Download-Size only 3.10 MB; language: only english;

    54 LiteCAD alternatives
    Example for an architectural drawing

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
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  9. GstarCAD icon
     13 likes

    GstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD. With 27 years of continuous improvement and innovation, today GstarCAD is far ahead in performance, stability and becomes leading CAD software in the world.

    84 GstarCAD alternatives
    Concise User Interface

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GstarCAD iconVisual CADD Icon

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  10. CMS IntelliCAD icon
     58 likes

    CMS IntelliCAD® is a full-featured Compatible CAD Software. CMS IntelliCAD also offers a full suite of 2D and 3D AutoCAD® software compatible drawing tools! It is the smartest choice for anyone who creates or communicates using CAD drawings.

    64 CMS IntelliCAD alternatives
    CMS IntelliCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top CMS IntelliCAD Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  DWG support
    3.  3D Renderer
    4.  BIM import
    5.  Construction layers
    6.  Import 3D models
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Constructive geometry
    9.  Realistic rendering
    10.  Project overview
    11.  Data export/import
    12.  Native.dwg file support
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  11. ZWCAD icon
     13 likes

    Developed by ZWSOFT, which has helped 900,000 users from 90 countries create amazing things, ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable and DWG-compatible CAD solution for worldwide users. Available in 15 languages, it provides innovative, collaborative and customizable features to designers...

    58 ZWCAD alternatives
    ZWCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dwg compatible
    2.  Mechanical Design
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  12. DoubleCAD XT icon
     10 likes

    DoubleCAD XT is an free AutoCAD LT work-alike.

    DoubleCAD XT is a great companion with AutoCAD - and if you are a Google SketchUp user wanting to go from concept-to-construction drawings - or have an older copy of AutoCAD LT that cant read the latest AutoCAD files - DoubleCAD XT.

    59 DoubleCAD XT alternatives
    DoubleCAD XT screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DoubleCAD XT iconVisual CADD Icon

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