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 Linux, Free, Open Source + 3D Modelling, Mac, Open Source 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. KISSsoft icon
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    KISSsoft® is a modular calculation program for the design, optimization and verification of machine elements according to international standards. The individually customized software packages for a wide variety of applications guarantee tailor made solutions and the...

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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.

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    • Paid
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  3. Formerly Vellum Solids, Xenon™ is an associative 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers history-based wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    70 Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

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  4. ANSYS AIM icon
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    ANSYS AIM makes upfront simulation easy by combining intuitive, guided workflows, accurate simulation results and optimization in a complete simulation tool. Integrated geometry modeling based on ANSYS SpaceClaim technology helps you create new 3-D concept models, or edit/repair...

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
  5. 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.

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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  6. Assetforge icon
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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.

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    Comments about Assetforge as an Alternative to Autodesk Inventor
    Aleksandr Dikov
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    Assetforge isn't even 3D modeling software at all. It just allows generate objects from predesigned parts.

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    • Assetforge is Paid and ProprietaryAutodesk Inventor is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Software provides a seamless marriage of 2D and 3D to help you take your sketched ideas to 3D realism.

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  8. progeCAD icon
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    progeCAD Professional is the most reliable Autodesk AutoCAD alternative, the low-cost 2D/3D DWG-native CAD, offering the AutoCAD look-and-feel, DWG 2014 and Windows 8 compatibility. It is a fully-functional, easy-to-use and low-cost CAD solution.

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
  9. VariCAD icon
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    VariCAD is compact, fast, easy to use, and provides everything necessary for mechanical design. VariCAD is sold "fully loaded", including all features and functions, for one affordable price. The system contains:

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    • Windows
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  10. GearTrax icon
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    GearTrax provides the designer with an easy to use tool for creating solid models of drive components. Create spur, helical, straight bevel and involute splines with true involute tooth profiles.

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
  11. ArCADia BIM icon
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    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.

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
  12. BeckerCAD icon
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    BeckerCAD12 3D Pro includes comprehensive system libraries related to the following areas:

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
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