BRL-CAD Alternatives

BRL-CAD is described as 'Powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for' and is a popular CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BRL-CAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best BRL-CAD alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BRL-CAD are SketchUp, LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.

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  1. 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.

    127 Assetforge alternatives

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  2. AdamCAD icon
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    AdamCAD is an AI Powered CAD platform that generates 3D designs in seconds.

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    • Paid
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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

    142 BricsCAD Shape alternatives

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  4. 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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    • Windows
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  5. RapCAD icon
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    RapCAD is a Rapid prototyping CAD IDE for RepRap and RepStrap 3D printing machines.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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  6. TurboCAD icon
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    TurboCAD is a CAD software suite, with several different feature levels. It is a competitor to the likes of Autodesk's AutoCAD program, and is used by engineers, architects and hobbyists.

    57 TurboCAD alternatives

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  7. 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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    • Mac
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  8. gCAD3D icon
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    gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. 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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    • Mac
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  10. Graphite is an easy to use precision 2D/3D CAD software for product design and development. Formerly known as Vellum, Graphite offers extremely powerful, precision wire-frame drafting with the elegant ease-of-use that makes it productive even when only used occasionally.

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    • Mac
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  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    108 BeckerCAD alternatives

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    • Windows
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