3D Alternatives

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15 best 3d alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. 3D alternative list source: ascon.net

15 alternativesFree, Commercial, Open Source, Freemium +1 Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Web +2

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15 best 3d alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, Android and more. 3D alternative list source: ascon.net

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These alternatives are useful when you want to compare similar tools by platform support, licensing signals, practical features, and archived community feedback before visiting official product websites.

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Originally added: September 17, 2018

Compare 3D alternatives

Compare top-ranked 3D alternatives by score, license, and supported platforms.

Alternative	Score	License	Platforms
Sketchup	99% Archived community votes: 921	Freemium	Web, Mac, Android
FreeCAD	98% Archived community votes: 399	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
Autodesk AutoCAD	97% Archived community votes: 305	Commercial	Web, Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone
LibreCAD	96% Archived community votes: 209	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
DraftSight	97% Archived community votes: 155	Freemium	Windows, Mac, Linux
SolidWorks	98% Archived community votes: 125	Commercial	Windows
BRL-CAD	94% Archived community votes: 87	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
NanoCAD	91% Archived community votes: 87	Freemium	Windows
BricsCAD	90% Archived community votes: 69	Commercial	Windows, Mac, Linux
SolveSpace	91% Archived community votes: 43	Free, Open Source	Windows, Mac, Linux
QCAD	79% Archived community votes: 39	Free, Personal	Windows, Mac, Linux
PCon.planner	80% Archived community votes: 35	Free	Windows

Archived community votes are historical community signals and are not verified reviews.

921

Sketchup

Score: 99%

FreemiumWebMacAndroid

(Formerly Google SketchUp) in SketchUp, as well as architecture, interior architecture-drawing and 3D-modeling computer program applications for a wide range of civil and Features:Freemium,Mac,Web,Android

399

FreeCAD

Score: 98%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

FreeCAD General purpose parametric 3D CAD models. Development (LGPL license) and completely open source. FreeCAD is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

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305

Autodesk AutoCAD

Score: 97%

CommercialWebWindowsMacAndroidiPhone

? Autodesk (CAD) drawing software computer aided design, and commercial applications. Features:Commercial,Mac,Windows,Web,Android,iPhone

209

LibreCAD

Score: 96%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

(QCad, then, first of all, CADuntu) LibreCAD Windows, Apple and Linux-open source-2D-CAD application. Leading cross-Qt-based. Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux,

155

DraftSight

Score: 97%

FreemiumWindowsMacLinux

DraftSight -read, write, and HTML files for users who want a better way to share a professional-grade, open 2D CAD product. DraftSight is easy to use and can be used Features:Freemium,Mac,Windows,Linux

125

SolidWorks

Score: 98%

CommercialWindows

Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corp. develops and 3D CAD design software, analysis software, and product data management software market. Prior To SolidWorks Features:Commercial,Windows

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BRL-CAD

Score: 94%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Interactive geometric editing with BRL-CAD is a robust, cross -, open-source solid modeling system for the processing of high-performance and beam Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

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NanoCAD

Score: 91%

FreemiumWindows

Drawing 2D-CAD system nanoCAD Indigenous prograde and with full support in the future. Completely free of charge, commercial, professional or for personal purposes. Quickly Features:Freemium,Windows

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BricsCAD

Score: 90%

CommercialWindowsMacLinux

A powerful CAD platform with features familiar local .draw applications. BricsCAD V10 combines 2D design, 3D direct modeling with advanced intelligence. Features:Commercial,Mac,Windows,Linux

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SolveSpace

Score: 91%

FreeOpen SourceWindowsMacLinux

Back to SOLVESPACE A., unity and difference-functions with parametric 3D CAD program. With tiff, PDF, SVG, STL, step, and save/Export. Mesh generation expected Features:Free,Open,Source,Mac,Windows,Linux

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QCAD

Score: 79%

FreePersonalWindowsMacLinux

QCAD is a two-dimensional computer-aided drawing for an application. With qcad plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or diagrams, you can create technical drawings such as Features:Free,Personal,Mac,Windows,Linux

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PCon.planner

Score: 80%

FreeWindows

All: PCO flooring for professional 2D/3Dtool.they allow the planner to easily create complex and professional application free Features:Free,Windows

NaroCAD

Score: 79%

FreeOpen SourceWindows

The goal of this project is based on the concept of parametric modeling of solids, a fully fledged and extensible 3D CAD to develop software, which is a comparable known Features:Free,Open,Source,Windows

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Solid Edge

Score: 80%

CommercialWindowsiPad

With exceptional tools for creating and managing 3D digital prototypes solid edge industry-leading mechanical design system. Superior core modeling and Features:Commercial,Windows,iPad

Designspark Mechanical

Score: 63%

CommercialWindows

So all of the designspark mechanical engineers create and share 3D models for modeling software that is easy to use, that you are able to. Designs with can Features:Commercial,Windows

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3D alternatives FAQ

What is the best 3D alternative?

Sketchup is currently the top-ranked option on this list based on community votes and item score.

Are there free 3D alternatives?

Yes. Free, freemium, or open-source options in this list include Sketchup, FreeCAD, LibreCAD, DraftSight, BRL-CAD.

Which platforms are covered?

The alternatives in this list include options for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Web +2, depending on each product.

How are alternatives ranked?

Alternatives are ordered by community voting signals, item score, and the available product details collected for each option.

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