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 very popular 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 SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try OpenSCAD or SolveSpace. Other great apps like FreeCAD are Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Onshape and BRL-CAD.

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  1. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. HighDesign icon
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    2D CAD and architectural design application to create, document, and publish 2D designs, built for architects, engineers and designers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. KipwareT icon
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    95% of machine shops around the world spend every day in the creation of G code for everyday workpieces … not airfoils and dies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. PUPPICAD icon
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    PUPPICAD is a free Computational Design and Engineering Development Environment. PUPPICAD features over 3000 different node types, for visual programming, mathematics and computational geometry.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Archimedes is a free and open source CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. It is a robust system built over Eclipse’s Rich Client Java Platform fully based on plug ins. This means it is easily extensible but also has a pretty thin core that allows you to select the features you...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. freeCAD is a basic 3D CAD with advanced Motion Simulation capabilities. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D CAD and Motion Simulation for free before using more sophisticated packages. Its motion simulation capabilities are comparable to the best and can provide...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. DesignFreeQ icon
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    Simply Smart CAD. DesignFreeQ is an easy to use CAD modeller.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Precision Plan Pro offers an advanced digital takeoff and PDF solution. This all-in-one software allows for easy plan tracing and data exporting into organized reports. It provides powerful PDF file manipulation, similar to Adobe Acrobat.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. AutoQ3D CAD icon
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    AutoQ3D CAD is a full 2D and 3D CAD application that allows you to create, edit and share your drawings and designs. It is intended for everybody as professionals, sketchers, architects, engineers, designers, students and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. 3D Orchard icon
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    3D Orchard is a free online platform for crowdsourced design. It includes free, built-in CAD tools and everything needed to turn an idea into a physical product. Because the computer-aided design (CAD) tools are built-in and free, people can edit and evolve each others 3D models.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Unique free 2.5 CAD software where you can: design your part quickly and easily, get instant pricing, and order online. Import DXF/IGES/STEP, Export:DXF/IGES/STEP/STL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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