DoubleCAD XT – AutoCAD Alternative
DoubleCAD XT is nice free alternative to AutoCAD LT.
It supports 2D and 3D but will allow you create only in 2D. It has an advanced version fully supporting 3D but the latest is not free.
DoubleCAD XT supports files like .SKP to .DWG making it possible to import models from AutoCAD, from SketchUp and from other CAD program generating such files.
This is a nice software for architectural 2D projects. Surprisingly, DoubleCAD XT open 3D files, but wont allow you to do a lot with them but view them in 3D perspective or Orthogonal Views.
You can download your free copy on doublecad.com and benefit from many video tutorial available for you to watch to help you kick start learning how to use this software.
Our full list of AutoCAD Alternative below
| 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 |
