FreeCAD Alternatives

FreeCAD is described as 'A versatile open-source 3D CAD modeler with modular architecture, suitable for engineering applications across multiple platforms, supporting Python scripting' and is a leading CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FreeCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best FreeCAD alternative is OpenSCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeCAD are SketchUp, LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.

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  1. build123d icon
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    build123d is a Python-based, parametric boundary representation (BREP) modeling framework for 2D and 3D CAD. Built on the Open Cascade geometric kernel, it provides a clean, fully Pythonic interface for creating precise models suitable for 3D printing, CNC machining, laser...

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    • Python
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  2. Ritn3D icon
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    Turn any 2D floor plan, blueprint, or house plan into a fully interactive 3D model in minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  3. QymCad icon
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    Parametric 3D CAD with a real B-rep kernel (OpenCASCADE).

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    • Windows
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  4. Flatma icon
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    Flatma is a free online tool for designing custom furniture. Users can create 3D models, get cut lists, edge banding plans, and drilling diagrams.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. A simple yet powerful CAD Viewer for your DWG and DXF files with a direct integration into Google Drive and Gmail.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Google Workspace
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  6. LuaCAD icon
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    Parametric CAD modeling with Lua.

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    • Lua
    • Homebrew
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    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Windows
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  7. Chamfered icon
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    Chamfered is a privacy-respecting Mac-first 3D CAD app designed to take full advantage of the Apple platform and its hardware -- without the compromises that cross-platform apps have to make to make it work on multiple platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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  8. Your railing system translated into a customized design solution - Design in 2D, view in 3D from every angle, instantly populate a parts list, and get a quote with the click of a button.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Draw A Fence icon
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    Draw A Fence makes it easy for fence companies to generate custom, professional fence, and gate drawings with no CAD skills or software required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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