MicroStation AlternativesCAD Software & 3D Modelers like MicroStation

MicroStation is described as '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' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MicroStation for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best MicroStation alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MicroStation are LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, BRL-CAD and Plasticity.

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  1. FreeCAD icon
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    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    129 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
    • Docker
    • Steam
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  2. LibreCAD icon
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    LibreCAD is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux. It is based on Qt, which is a leading cross-platform application and UI development framework.

    119 LibreCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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  3. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
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    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    141 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. BRL-CAD icon
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    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...

    79 BRL-CAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  5. Plasticity icon
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    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    25 Plasticity alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. CAD Sketcher icon
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    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

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    • Blender
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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. MakerSCAD icon
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    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    111 MakerSCAD alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  8. NASSCAD icon
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    Exact analytical solids in your browser. Import, edit and export native STEP B-Rep — multi-body assemblies, OpenCASCADE WASM.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  9. ActCAD  icon
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    ActCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with the functionality of the industry leaders. We offer two product options:

    • ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users
    107 ActCAD alternatives

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    • Windows
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  10. 3D cad software with the perfect blend of conceptual and production design tools.

    36 Punch! ViaCAD Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  11. DualCAD icon
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    Microstation DGN alternative - opens a V8 file, V7, a raster CIT file and a hybrid raster file of the moon. Runs completely standalone, does not use or require Microstation or OpenDesign to be installed on the client machine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. Software provides a seamless marriage of 2D and 3D to help you take your sketched ideas to 3D realism.

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