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.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  2. 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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
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  3. CadQuery icon
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    CadQuery is an intuitive, easy-to-use Python module for building parametric 3D CAD models. Using CadQuery, you can write short, simple scripts that produce high quality CAD models. It is easy to make many different objects using a single script that can be customized.

    23 CadQuery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
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  4. 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...

    30 SALOME alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. 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.

    73 KOMPAS-3D alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Wine
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  6. 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
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  7. 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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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. 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
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  9. 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.

    22 MicroStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  10. 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.

    48 IronCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  11. 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...

    8 Linkage Mechanism Designer and Simulator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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