10 Free AutoCAD Alternatives

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Autodesk AutoCAD

Free AutoCAD Alternatives: Who can pay for an AutoCAD license, is making a good investment, because it is a very versatile 2D and 3D modeling and design software, with applications in various industries and ideal for project management. But why buy an AutoCAD license that is no longer in perpetuity – if you can do the same with other alternative software?

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SolidFace

SolidFace automatically creates parametric references for modeling functions that can be edited in a very simple and interactive way and allow the creation of multiple bodies. It is an extremely powerful tool that helps in the development of dependent parts of a single part file. Compatible with 3D printing, it is integrated into the cloud and, best of all, it comes with its free version fully downloadable Here

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BricsCAD

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DraftSight

DraftSight is currently available for Windows and in its beta version for other operating systems such as Mac and Ubuntu. With this alternative software to AutoCAD, it is possible to write, read and share DWG files easily and create G code directly in the program. It is easily downloadable in a few minutes.

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SketchUp

This has made people totally oblivious to 3D modeling – otherwise they would not – prove their benefits. What SketchUp does, it does quite well. It is very useful for the development or improvement of concepts for amateurs or professionals. In its free version it works very well with DWG, OBJ, DXF, XSI and other files. It allows exporting PDF and HD animations and is easily integrated with third-party add-ons.

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FreeCAD

Its tools and concepts are quite similar to those of AutoCAD. So those who are already familiar with CAD will feel very comfortable using it. The FreeCAD source code can be downloaded, used and transformed as the user wants, because it is free. One of its most striking features is that by having a free source code, FreeCAD users have constantly changing software available that improves every day, is very easy to use and offers good results at work.

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nanoCAD

NanoCAD provides the user with several very innovative, collaborative and also customizable functions that improve its efficiency. This design and modeling software includes several APIs, which make it very versatile at work. Its capabilities range from the automation of some routine tasks, to the development of various complex CAD applications. All this completely for free.

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QCAD

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ActCAD

TrueCAD was specially designed for builders, architects, mechanical engineers and GIS, and it brings all the main features of a modeling and design software that the user will appreciate very much. It is therefore an alternative for AutoCAD easy to use and very easy to learn, compatible with DWG whose initial and maintenance costs are quite affordable. It offers features very similar to AutoCAD, is constantly evolving and has excellent and accessible support.

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