CAD Sketcher Alternatives

CAD Sketcher is described as 'Free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to CAD Sketcher for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best CAD Sketcher alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CAD Sketcher are SketchUp, LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and OpenSCAD.

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  1. CADdirect icon
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    Artificial Intelligence CAD for DWG Files. Fully AutoCAD compatible. Easy to learn for AutoCAD users. The best AutoCAD alternative.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  2. nanoCAD icon
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    nanoCAD is a pro-grade 2D CAD system with native DWG support and full customizability. It is totally free, for business, professional, or personal purposes. It is fast, lightweight, capable, and , unlike most free CAD programs, completely uncrippled. nanoCAD includes:

    90 nanoCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    CadQuery is an intuitive, easy-to-use python based language for building parametric 3D CAD models. CadQuery is for 3D CAD what jQuery is for javascript. Imagine selecting Faces of a 3d object the same way you select DOM objects with JQuery!

    18 CadQuery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Sverchok icon
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    Sverchok is a parametric tool for architects and designers. You can use it to program objects' shapes without knowing any programming languages.

    9 Sverchok alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
     
  5. SALOME icon
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    SALOME can be used as standalone application for generation of CAD models, their preparation for numerical calculations and post-processing of the calculation results. SALOME can also be used as a platform for integration of the external third-party numerical codes to produce a...

    28 SALOME alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. KOMPAS-3D icon
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    KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements. The parametric technology allows quickly obtaining models for typical products basing on a once designed prototype.

    70 KOMPAS-3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Wine
     
  7. 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

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    • Windows
     
  8. 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.

    45 Alibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  9. HeeksCAD icon
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    HeeksCAD is a free, open source, CAD application - Imports solid models from STEP and IGES files. Draws construction geometry and lines and arcs. Creates new primitive solids, or make solids by extruding a sketch or by making a lofted solid between sketches.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Linkage is computer aided design software used for quick prototyping of linkage mechanisms. The number of operations needed to add a link and get it connected to other links in the mechanism has been minimized to the lowest number possible, making this program ideal for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
     
  11. IronCAD icon
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    IronCAD is the productivity leader when it comes to moving creative ideas into full 3D reality by utilising a breakthrough Creative Design approach that delivers a level of design freedom unmatched in the industry today where users are able to edit their design at any stage.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  12. MicroStation icon
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    Want to focus your time and energy on developing designs to build a better world? MicroStation easily models, drafts, maps, renders and documents your projects.

    20 MicroStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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