QCAD Alternatives

QCAD is described as 'Application for computer aided drafting in 2D. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schemas and diagrams' and is a CAD software in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to QCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best QCAD alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like QCAD are LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS and Open CAD Studio.

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  1. SelfCAD  icon
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    SelfCAD is a simple but powerful 3D modeling software being used by beginners, professionals as well as both small and large businesses to create their 3D designs. With the program, users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice designs.

    62 SelfCAD alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  2. 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

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  3. 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.

    72 Precision Plan Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  4. A free, open-source 2.5D & 3D CAD/CAM application for CNC toolpath generation, available for desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux) and web browsers.

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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  5. Mapsoft miniCAD is an easy to use and affordable CAD package. Originally designed for Surveyors the program supports the following:

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  6. BrewCAD icon
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    BrewCAD opens, views, and edits DWG and DXF files and exports them to PDF — covering the "I just need to open and mark up a drawing" case without a $500+/year Autodesk subscription. BrewCAD is included in every getapps.cafe subscription.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  7. BeckerCAD icon
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    BeckerCAD12 3D Pro includes comprehensive system libraries related to the following areas:

    108 BeckerCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  8. TYCAD icon
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    Application for Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) in two dimensions (2D). With TYCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schematics and diagrams.

    33 TYCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. General CADD Pro or "GCP" as users are calling it is a very powerful 2-D Computer Assisted Design & Drafting program (32 bit accuracy) which embodies the features of Generic CADD (CADD, CADD5 & CADD6), the very popular and well known DOS based CADD program...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  10. CADKON+ icon
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    Excellent and simple CAD program that will make your work easy.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. DDL (Digital Dry Layout) is the all-in-one platform built specifically for the natural stone industry. It covers the entire business cycle — from project planning and digital vein matching to warehouse management, sales, CRM, and online distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. LuaCAD icon
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    Parametric CAD modeling with Lua.

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    • Lua
    • Homebrew
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Windows
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