Autodesk Inventor Alternatives

Autodesk Inventor is described as 'CAD software for 3D design, simulation, and documentation, offering parametric, direct, freeform design options with integrated CAM tools' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Autodesk Inventor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Autodesk Inventor alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Autodesk Inventor are SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion.

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Autodesk Inventor 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, Open Source + 3D Modelling, Mac, Open Source, Linux and iPad. 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 Inventor.
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  1. T-FLEX CAD icon
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    T-FLEX is a Parasolid-based parametric full-function CAD software application for 3D solid modeling and 2D design and drafting, developed and sold by Russia-based software company Top Systems. T-FLEX CAD is written for Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7 32-bit and 64-bit...

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
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  2. GstarCAD icon
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    GstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD. With 27 years of continuous improvement and innovation, today GstarCAD is far ahead in performance, stability and becomes leading CAD software in the world.

    89 GstarCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
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    • Mac
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  3. Simulia icon
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    SIMULIA enables collaboration on performing virtual tests and meeting performance requirements. Its portfolio, which leverages proven Abaqus technology provides powerful tools that enable fast, accurate performance studies on parts, assemblies, components and products designed...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. RoughCAD icon
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    RoughCAD is a 2D layout and concepting tool for industrial automation teams to create fast, professional robot-cell layouts and proposal visuals.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
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  5. Alibre icon
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    The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.

    47 Alibre alternatives

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  6. The ANSYS Workbench platform is the backbone for delivering a comprehensive and integrated simulation system to our customers. Using Workbench for your product development simulations will result in higher productivity from integrated applications leveraging common and...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. MakerSCAD icon
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    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.

    111 MakerSCAD alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  8. View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    122 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Windows
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  9. 3D cad software with the perfect blend of conceptual and production design tools.

    36 Punch! ViaCAD Pro alternatives

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  10. 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...

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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