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. CADintosh icon
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    Single window interface (quick access to all features without any additional tool windows)

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. IGiS CAD icon
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    IGiS CAD is a powerful 2D drafting and 3D modeling software for professionals to design. plan, execute and analyze their projects with precision. It can be used in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Mechanical, Urban Planning, and many more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Your railing system translated into a customized design solution - Design in 2D, view in 3D from every angle, instantly populate a parts list, and get a quote with the click of a button.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. 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

    80 MacDraft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5.  2 likes

    ImplicitCAD is a programmatic CAD program, implemented in Haskell. Unlike traditional CAD programs, programmatic CAD programs use text descriptions of objects, as in programming. Concepts like variables, control structures and abstraction are used, just as in programming.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. DWGSee CAD is inspired from DWGSee DWG Viewer, classic interfaces with command line. Rich editing and annotation menu buttons.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Interior Design 3D is intuitive software for 3D home design and floor plan creation. It offers 600+ decor materials and furniture items, smart building tools and 3D virtual tours to walk through your future house or apartment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Patchwork 3D Community is a free software allowing to enhance a CAD model by applying materials, lights, and environment in real-time to obtain a photorealistic rendering. Non-commercial use only.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. LiCAD icon
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    With support for Lider CAD & GIS, CAD (Computer Aided Design) functions, mapping, cadastre, urban planning, construction, etc. to create projects, geographical analysis, query etc. by combining GIS (Geographic Information System) functions and CAD objects.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. CAD.FEM icon
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    CAD.FEM will assist you in designing and analyzing 3D models of structural elements or any other 3D models easily and accurately, and quickly.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. SetCAD icon
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    SetCAD is a new general purpose drawing program in .NET platform. Now it is in development stage and released Beta version. It will be two versions : Free and Professional.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. freeCAD is a basic 3D CAD with advanced Motion Simulation capabilities. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D CAD and Motion Simulation for free before using more sophisticated packages. Its motion simulation capabilities are comparable to the best and can provide...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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