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FreeCAD

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Top 12 Open-Source Alternatives to FreeCAD

LibreCAD OpenSCAD Slic3r OctoPrint ImplicitCAD MeshLab Wings 3D Fritzing JS.Sketcher

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to FreeCAD are LibreCAD, OpenSCAD, and Slic3r. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.
  1. An open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #3D Modeling 19 social mentions

  2. OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #CAD 95 social mentions

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    STL-to-GCODE translator for RepRap printers Here comes Slic3r! Its features are: - speed
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #CAD 3 social mentions

  4. OctoPrint is the snappy web interface for your 3D printer that allows you to control and monitor all aspects of your printer and print jobs, right from your browser.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #CAD 110 social mentions

  5. ImplicitCAD is a programmatic CAD program, implemented in Haskell.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #3D Modeling #CAD

  6. System for processing and editing 3D triangular meshes, provides a set of tools for editing...
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #3D Modeling #Architecture

  7. Wings 3D is a subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Digital Drawing And Painting #3D Modeling

  8. Fritzing is an open-source initiative to support designers, artists, researchers and hobbyists to...
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Electronics #Simulation #CAD 26 social mentions

  9. A full featured gcode platform used for interfacing with advanced CNC controllers like GRBL and TinyG.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Photos & Graphics #Tool #3D 4 social mentions

  10. Parametric 2D and 3D CAD modeler written in pure javascript
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #3D #Architecture #Photos & Graphics 1 social mentions

  11. LaserGRBL for Microsoft Windows is an all-in-one, open-source GCode streamer for DIY Laser Engraver developed using pure C# code.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Development #Photos & Graphics #Tool 3 social mentions

  12. QElectroTech is a free software to create electric diagrams.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Electrical #3D #Energy 7 social mentions

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