AutoCAD Alternatives

Autodesk AutoCAD is described as 'Versatile CAD software offering 2D and 3D modeling, visualization, and cloud access for architectural and engineering design professionals' and is a very popular CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Autodesk AutoCAD alternative is LibreCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Autodesk AutoCAD are DraftSight, FreeCAD, BricsCAD and CMS IntelliCAD.

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Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives are mainly CAD Software, but if you're looking for 3D Modelers or 3D Printing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, DWG support, Open Source, Linux, Windows, Android and Computer-Aided Design. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD.
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  1. NetCAD GIS icon

    NetCAD GIS

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    For more than 30 years, we have been producing solutions for the needs of professionals from different professional disciplines. With the agile software development philosophy, we aim to develop continuously in line with user needs and expectations.

    112 NetCAD GIS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • TR flagTürkiye
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  2. W

    WinCAD

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    Multilanguages CAD 2D/3D by STS with a library of more than 200 symbols frequently used in the architectural drawing

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    WinCAD screenshot 1
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  4. KipwareT icon

    KipwareT

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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)
    • US flagUnited States
    KipwareT screenshot 1
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    Autodesk Inventor

    Software for 3D mechanical design, simulation, and visualization. Provides parametric, direct, and freeform design options, along with integrated simulation, CAM tools, and advanced rendering up to 16K resolution. Features includ...

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  6. Draw A Fence icon

    Draw A Fence

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    Draw A Fence makes it easy for fence companies to generate custom, professional fence, and gate drawings with no CAD skills or software required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Draw A Fence screenshot 1
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  7. E3.series icon

    E3.series

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    E3.series is a true concurrent electrical engineering environment supporting advanced requirements for electrical documentation, cabinet and wire harness design and manufacturing outputs. E3.series facilitates an efficient and accurate design and manufacturing process for...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • JP flagJapan
    Design with a vast library of pre-designed, pre-approved and tested components Reduce rework by using pre-approved electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic library parts. Customize the component library to exactly the ones you and your company need. No more confusion about which components to use. Now you can design with pre-approved parts and make the right choices as you are designing.
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  9. CAD X11 Free icon

    CAD X11 Free

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    CAD system ideally suited for drafting (strengths in mechanical drafting) and light wireframe and surfacing modeling on Windows 7, Vista, or XP.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CAD X11 Free screenshot 1
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  10. V

    VARKON

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    Varkon is a very powerful parametric 2D/3D CAD, modeling and application development tool for engineering, design, architecture, etc. It does 2D drafting, 2D and 3D modeling, sculptured surface modeling, and even animations.

    38 VARKON alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    VARKON screenshot 1
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  11. Piping Toolset icon

    Piping Toolset

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    40 free browser-based ASME piping calculators (B31.3, B31.1, BPE, B31G) where every published worked example is a CI-gated test fixture - if the app and the example disagree, the build fails. Paid tiers add relief sizing, flange/nozzle/hanger design, iso drawing, and FEA.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    Homepage
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  12. Dock Designer icon

    Dock Designer

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    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.

    99 Dock Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    A custom dock shown in 2D
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  13. NASSCAD icon

    NASSCAD

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    Exact analytical solids in your browser. Import, edit and export native STEP B-Rep — multi-body assemblies, OpenCASCADE WASM.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    NASSCAD screenshot 1
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  14. Pro Engineer Assistant icon

    Pro Engineer Assistant

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    An AI-powered engineering ecosystem that consolidates 25+ disciplines and automation tools into a single desktop environment.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • TR flagTürkiye
    Pro Engineer Assistant screenshot 1
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  15. PureCut CNC icon

    PureCut CNC

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    A free, open-source 2.5D & 3D CAD/CAM application for CNC toolpath generation, available for desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux) and web browsers.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • CA flagCanada
    Main screen
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