LibreCAD – AutoCAD alternative
LibreCAD is another great Alternative to AutoCAD. It is an open source CAD software that will help you create 2D with as much ease as you would do if you were working with AutoCAD.
In my opinion this is a pretty nice alternative for people just starting and this will also be a new experience if you are looking for an alternative interface and still not sure you want to stick with the CAD software you are currently using.
LibreCAD is a free software, it is open source as well giving you the complete right to use it, hack it, and share it. It comes in many languages. Works on windows, Mac and Linux.
LbreCAD is offered for free download on www.librecad.org
Below you will find other AutoCAD alternative software.
| Software Name | Platform | 2D | 3D | Free of charge? | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LibreCAD – AutoCAD alternative | Windows Mac Linux | Yes | No | Yes | Open source software. |
| FreeCAD – AutoCAD alternative | Windows Mac Linux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Parametric 3D modeling software. Open source. Nice option for beginners |
| NanoCAD – AutoCAD Alternative | Windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Support dwg files. Online support available for users |
| BRL CAD – AutoCAD Alternative | Windows Mac Linux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Free and open source advance modeling software |
| Draftsight - AutoCAD Alternative | Windows Mac Linux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Nice option for CAD beginners. AutoCAD free look alike CAD software. limited 3D capability |
| DoubleCAD XT – AutoCAD Alternative | Windows | Yes | No | Yes | AutoCAD LT Free alternative. Support only 2D. Advanced version supporting 3D for sale |
| BricsCAD – AutoCAD alternative | Windows Linux | Yes | Yes | No | Advance CAD software. Cheap alternative to AutoCAD for small businesses |
| OpenSCAD – AutoCAD Alternative | Windows Mac Linux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Good free AutoCAD alternative for machine part design. |
| IronCAD – AutoCAD Alternative | Windows | Yes | Yes | No | Advanced 3D modeling CAD software. |
| ArchiCAD – AutoCAD Alternative | Windows Mac | Yes | Yes | No | CAD software for Architect. Free academic version available |
