LDraw Alternatives3D Modelers & CAD Software like LDraw

LDraw is described as 'Open standard for LEGO CAD programs that allow the user to create virtual LEGO models and scenes. You can use it to document models you have physically built, create building instructions just like LEGO, render 3D photo realistic images of your virtual models and' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to LDraw for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub. The best LDraw alternative is SketchUp. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try LeoCAD or Mecabricks.com. Other great apps like LDraw are Assetforge, Stud.io, MLCAD and LDCad.

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  1. SketchUp icon

    SketchUp

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    Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

    166 SketchUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • SketchUp is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to LDraw.

    • SketchUp is the most popular commercial alternative to LDraw.

    • SketchUp is Paid and ProprietaryLDraw is Free and Proprietary
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    LeoCAD

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    LeoCAD is a CAD program for creating virtual LEGO models. It has an easy to use interface and currently includes over 6000 different pieces created by the LDraw community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    • LeoCAD is the most popular Linux alternative to LDraw.

    • LeoCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to LDraw.

    • LeoCAD is Free and Open SourceLDraw is Free and Proprietary
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    Assetforge

     7 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Stud.io

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    Stud.io is a powerful but intuitive CAD-like software for building model brick creations, giving the feeling of building with LEGO in real life. It's fully integrated with Bricklink.com to provide a complete online experience that allows sharing and building with others...

    10 Stud.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  7. MLCAD icon

    MLCAD

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    MLCad (Mike's Lego CAD) is a powerful CAD system specifically designed to create building instructions as known from Lego, for your own Lego models and creations. MLCad reads and writes LDraw (a program of James Jessiman) compatible files but in an extensive window based...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    LDCad

     5 likes

    LDCad is a multiplatform LDraw (virtual LEGO) editor that lets you edit LDraw model documents in real-time.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Bricklink Studio icon

    Bricklink Studio

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    Studio is a desktop application that allows users to build LEGO models using virtual parts. Users will have the freedom to build anything they want with any LEGO part. By being integrated with the BrickLink catalog, Studio can do things like showing you what part colors are...

    10 Bricklink Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  11. Bricksmith icon

    Bricksmith

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    Bricksmith allows you to create virtual instructions for your Lego creations on your Mac. The magic is based on the LDraw library, a collection of 3D models of Lego building blocks created by enthusiasts from around the world.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. LPub3D icon

    LPub3D

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    Download LPub3D for free. LDraw™ editor for LEGO® style digital building instructions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. BricsCAD Shape icon

    BricsCAD Shape

     5 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Konstruktor icon

    Konstruktor

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    Konstruktor provides a 3D environment on your screen in which you build Lego models out of predefined bricks and other subunits. The program comes with well over a thousand pieces already available, and as you make new items you can save them as submodels and use them repeatedly...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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