MakerSCAD Alternatives

MakerSCAD is described as 'Web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to MakerSCAD for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best MakerSCAD alternative is FreeCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MakerSCAD are SketchUp, LibreCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and OpenSCAD.

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  1. Vectorworks icon
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    Vectorworks is a computer-aided design (CAD) software program developed by Nemetschek North America that is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling. Vectorworks offers 2D, 3D, production management, and presentation capabilities for all phases of the design process.

    44 Vectorworks alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. CAD.FEM icon
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    CAD.FEM will assist you in designing and analyzing 3D models of structural elements or any other 3D models easily and accurately, and quickly.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  3. Graphite is an easy to use precision 2D/3D CAD software for product design and development. Formerly known as Vellum, Graphite offers extremely powerful, precision wire-frame drafting with the elegant ease-of-use that makes it productive even when only used occasionally.

    71 Graphite 2D/3D CAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. gCAD3D icon
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    gCAD3D is a 3D CAD CAM application that features an integrated 3D OpenGL viewer, a program interpreter for geometry and NC-commands in 3D, an integrated NC-processor, and a programming interface for user programs.

    60 gCAD3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. IPocket Draw icon
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    iPocket Draw is a vector drawing program comprehensive (CAD 2D), which offers to you total control over your drawing. Of course all the simple drawing tools are available: line, rectangle, oval, arc, polygon, text.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Medusa4 icon
     3 likes

    MEDUSA4: The comprehensive 2D/3D design automation suite for mechanical, plant, construction and automotive engineering

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. VariCAD icon
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    VariCAD is compact, fast, easy to use, and provides everything necessary for mechanical design. VariCAD is sold "fully loaded", including all features and functions, for one affordable price. The system contains:

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Varkon is a very powerful parametric 2D/3D CAD, modeling and application development tool for engineering, design, architecture, etc. It does 2D drafting, 2D and 3D modeling, sculptured surface modeling, and even animations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Formerly Vellum Solids, Xenon™ is an associative 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers history-based wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    70 Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. Argon™ is a CAD and 3D precision modeling software for Mac and Windows. It offers wireframe, solid and surface history-free modeling with precision drawings, photo-realistic renderings and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  12. TouchCAD icon
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    Combined 3D modeling and unfolding program supporting creation of complex digital shapes, generates build-ready templates for marine design, soft material products, sheet metal, reverse engineering, sculptures, and unfolds high-resolution image textures.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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