ArchiCAD Alternatives

ArchiCAD is described as 'Offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ArchiCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best ArchiCAD alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ArchiCAD are Sweet Home 3D, SketchUp, Autodesk AutoCAD and Dune 3D.

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ArchiCAD alternatives are mainly CAD Software, but if you're looking for 3D Modelers or Interior Design Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Linux, Open Source, iPad and Android. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ArchiCAD.
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  1. Archimedes is a free and open source CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. It is a robust system built over Eclipse’s Rich Client Java Platform fully based on plug ins. This means it is easily extensible but also has a pretty thin core that allows you to select the features you...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. XYZmaker icon
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    XYZmaker is a 3D modeling software designed for beginners in 3D printing; it provides a model library and several tools to generate different shapes and objects easily.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. DesignFreeQ icon
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    Simply Smart CAD. DesignFreeQ is an easy to use CAD modeller.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Digital Drylayout is a new online tool that enables a design-oriented, digital layout of real existing natural stone slabs before the costly and irreversible cutting of the material. DDL allows planners and designers to maintain full control over the material selection, cutting...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Archisketch is a scale-aware sketching program ideal for Architects, interior and landscape designers, product designers, design students, or anyone working with design on an iPad.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  6. MacDraft icon
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    MacDraft Professional, powerful 2D CAD, drafting, technical illustration, architectural drawing and more in one easy-to-use, CAD software package

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Customized to the specific building rules of dock building companies, Dock Designer enables visual design in 2D where you can see your dock design in 3D and have instant access to accurate estimates, parts lists, blueprints, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. KipwareT icon
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    95% of machine shops around the world spend every day in the creation of G code for everyday workpieces … not airfoils and dies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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