ZWCAD Alternatives for Mac

ZWCAD is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is LibreCAD, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ZWCAD and 18 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to ZWCAD are Autodesk AutoCAD, DraftSight, BricsCAD and MakerSCAD.

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ZWCAD alternatives page was last updated Aug 26, 2024
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  1. LibreCAD icon

    LibreCAD

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    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.

    109 LibreCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    On Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    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 VS ZWCAD

     

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

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

    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceZWCAD is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is LightweightZWCAD is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon

    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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Autodesk AutoCAD screenshot 1

    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 ZWCAD

     

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

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to ZWCAD.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryZWCAD is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. DraftSight icon

    DraftSight

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    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.*

    89 DraftSight alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    DraftSight screenshot 1

    DraftSight Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d sketching

    DraftSight VS ZWCAD

     
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    Autodesk AutoCAD

    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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    BricsCAD

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    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.

    79 BricsCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    BricsCAD Dark and light mode

    BricsCAD Features

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

    BricsCAD VS ZWCAD

     
  7. MakerSCAD icon

    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
    MakerSCAD screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    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 ZWCAD

     
  8. Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD icon

    Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD

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    Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    78 Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cobalt v12 on Windows

    Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  3D design

    Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD VS ZWCAD

     
  10. Graphite 2D/3D CAD icon

    Graphite 2D/3D CAD

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    Graphite is an easy to use precision 2D/3D CAD software for product design and development. Formerly known as Vellum, Graphite offers extremely powerful, precision wire-frame drafting with the elegant ease-of-use that makes it productive even when only used occasionally.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Graphite 2D/3D CAD screenshot 1

    Graphite 2D/3D CAD Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Graphite 2D/3D CAD VS ZWCAD

     
  11. DesignFreeQ icon

    DesignFreeQ

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    Simply Smart CAD. DesignFreeQ is an easy to use CAD modeller.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    DesignFreeQ VS ZWCAD

     
  12. Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD icon

    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD

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    Formerly Vellum Solids, Xenon™ is an associative 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers history-based wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD screenshot 1

    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D design

    Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD VS ZWCAD

     
  13. Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD icon

    Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD

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    Argon™ is a CAD and 3D precision modeling software for Mac and Windows. It offers wireframe, solid and surface history-free modeling with precision drawings, photo-realistic renderings and animation.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD screenshot 1

    Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D design
    4.  Rendering

    Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD VS ZWCAD

     
  14. HighDesign icon

    HighDesign

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    2D CAD and architectural design application to create, document, and publish 2D designs, built for architects, engineers and designers.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    HighDesign on macOS, architecture elevation.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Layout
    3.  Bim

    HighDesign VS ZWCAD

     
  15. AutoQ3D CAD icon

    AutoQ3D CAD

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    AutoQ3D CAD is a full 2D and 3D CAD application that allows you to create, edit and share your drawings and designs. It is intended for everybody as professionals, sketchers, architects, engineers, designers, students and more.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    AutoQ3D CAD screenshot 1

    AutoQ3D CAD Features

    1.  Sketching

    AutoQ3D CAD VS ZWCAD

     
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