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. TouchCAD icon

    TouchCAD

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    Combined 3D modeling and unfolding program supporting creation of complex digital shapes, generates build-ready templates for marine design, soft material products, sheet metal, reverse engineering, sculptures, and unfolds high-resolution image textures.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Startup Screen
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  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Argon™ 3D Modeling CAD screenshot 1
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  4. Draft it icon

    Draft it

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    Draft It is a comprehensive computer-aided design (CAD) software that simplifies complex design tasks with its user-friendly interface, catering to both professional designers and enthusiasts. It offers various versions, including a free edition and a professional Architectural...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Draft it screenshot 1
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    Ashampoo 3D CAD Professional

    Comprehensive CAD tool for home planning offering advanced features like wall editing, floor and building replication, precise numerical input tools, custom components, and a vast 3D object catalog, enabling efficient design and ...

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  6. LiteCAD icon

    LiteCAD

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Example for an architectural drawing
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    Mapsoft miniCAD

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    Mapsoft miniCAD is an easy to use and affordable CAD package. Originally designed for Surveyors the program supports the following:

    39 Mapsoft miniCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    The main drawing surface.
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  9. Archimedes CAD icon

    Archimedes CAD

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    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...

    50 Archimedes CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BR flagBrazil
    About
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  11. MultiCAD icon

    MultiCAD

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    MultiCAD is easy to use and is perfect for beginners without CAD-experience. MultiCAD is the culmination of more than 25 years of experience with CAD for the building and construction industries. Several leading players in the building industry have been using MultiCAD for a...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    MultiCAD screenshot 1
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  12. ArCADia BIM icon

    ArCADia BIM

     4 likes

    Software that allows you to create an almost complete design of a building and all installations in one environment. Lots of automation, precision tools, merging documents, collision analysis, in program rendering, 3D, IFC, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • European Union flagEU
    ArCADia BIM screenshot 1
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  13. General CADD Pro icon

    General CADD Pro

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    General CADD Pro or "GCP" as users are calling it is a very powerful 2-D Computer Assisted Design & Drafting program (32 bit accuracy) which embodies the features of Generic CADD (CADD, CADD5 & CADD6), the very popular and well known DOS based CADD program...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    General CADD Pro screenshot 1
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  14. Assetforge icon

    Assetforge

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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

    127 Assetforge alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    Assetforge screenshot 1
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  15. Arcad icon

    Arcad

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    The ARCAD Systemhaus offers with the CAD and AVA system a professional industry-specific solution for the operating system LINUX.

    43 Arcad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Arcad screenshot 1
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