Autodesk Inventor AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Printing Tools

The best 3D Printing alternative to Autodesk Inventor is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Shapr3D or Microsoft 3D Builder. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk Inventor and six of them are 3D Printing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Printing Tool alternatives to Autodesk Inventor are Autodesk AutoCAD, MakerSCAD and SelfCAD .

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    SketchUp

     555 likes

    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    166 SketchUp alternatives

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    Comments about SketchUp as an Alternative to Autodesk Inventor
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    Inventor is significantly more detailed and allows for the simulation of motion. Sketchup is a pretty rudimentary 3d drawing tool, and does not produce very high quality models or measurements, etc.

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    Sketchup is very inaccurate compared to Inventor. While it is a good beginners tool, it cannot be used to make accurate engineering solutions

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    Sketchup is not parametric.

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    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Inventor is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon

    Autodesk AutoCAD

     215 likes

    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    130 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    Comments about Autodesk AutoCAD as an Alternative to Autodesk Inventor
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    autocad is for 2d applications

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    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Inventor is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

     30 likes

    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    44 Shapr3D alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.
     
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    MakerSCAD

     6 likes

    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    SelfCAD

     9 likes

    SelfCAD is a simple but powerful 3D modeling software being used by beginners, professionals as well as both small and large businesses to create their 3D designs. With the program, users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice designs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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