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. Archisketch icon

    Archisketch

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    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

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    Platforms

    • iPad
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  2. Shapiful icon

    Shapiful

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    Designing your own 3D models no longer has to feel complicated or time-consuming. With our online creation platform, anyone can design, personalize, and export 3D printable files directly in the browser.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • European Union flagEU
    Home page
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  4. CAD Viewer icon

    CAD Viewer

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    A simple yet powerful CAD Viewer for your DWG and DXF files with a direct integration into Google Drive and Gmail.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Google Workspace
    • US flagUnited States
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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. snapCAD icon

    snapCAD

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    Open, edit, and save DWG and DXF files directly in your browser. Familiar CAD commands, real file fidelity, no desktop install.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • AU flagAustralia
    Editing a 1920s Ford Model T chassis drawing — multiple layers (chassis, body, drivetrain, seats), OFFSET command active. SnapCAD opens real-world DWG files with full layer fidelity.
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  7. DDL - Digital Dry Layout icon

    DDL - Digital Dry Layout

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    DDL (Digital Dry Layout) is the all-in-one platform built specifically for the natural stone industry. It covers the entire business cycle — from project planning and digital vein matching to warehouse management, sales, CRM, and online distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Presentation to the client
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  9. BrewCAD icon

    BrewCAD

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    BrewCAD opens, views, and edits DWG and DXF files and exports them to PDF — covering the "I just need to open and mark up a drawing" case without a $500+/year Autodesk subscription. BrewCAD is included in every getapps.cafe subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. LuaCAD icon

    LuaCAD

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    Parametric CAD modeling with Lua.

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    Platforms

    • Lua
    • Homebrew
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  11. Redeye Apps icon

    Redeye Apps

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    A common data environment to collect, manage and share engineering information.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. WarehouseBlueprint icon

    WarehouseBlueprint

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    WarehouseBlueprint is a Sketchup plugin extension which allows user to model warehouse layout in 3D quickly at an affordable price.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sketchup
    Warehouse Layout in 3D
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