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Top 10 AutoCAD Alternatives & Competitors

(1,803)4.4 out of 5

AutoCAD is not the only option for General-Purpose CAD Software. Explore other competing options and alternatives. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to AutoCAD include files and 3d models. The best overall AutoCAD alternative is SketchUp. Other similar apps like AutoCAD are SOLIDWORKS, MicroStation, Rhinoceros, and Onshape. AutoCAD alternatives can be found in General-Purpose CAD Software but may also be in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software or 3D Modeling Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to AutoCAD

SketchUp
SOLIDWORKS
MicroStation
Rhinoceros
Onshape
Solid Edge
Altium Designer
Esri ArcGIS

Top 10 Alternatives to AutoCAD Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how AutoCAD stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Architecture & Planning, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, and Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, and find the best product for your business.

SketchUp

By Trimble

(1,304)4.5 out of 5

SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.

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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, SketchUp is:

Slower to reach roi

Easier to set up

More usable

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SOLIDWORKS

By Solidworks

(603)4.4 out of 5

SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.

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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS is:

Slower to reach roi

More usable

More expensive

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MicroStation

By Bentley Systems

(328)4.0 out of 5

MicroStation is a modeling environment explicitly for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation of all infrastructure types including utility systems, roads and rail, bridges, buildings, communications networks, water and wastewater networks, process plants, mining, and more. MicroStation can be used either as a software application or as a technology platform.

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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, MicroStation is:

Slower to reach roi

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Rhinoceros

By McNeel

(188)4.4 out of 5

3D NURBS Modeller

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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Rhinoceros is:

Slower to reach roi

Easier to set up

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Onshape

By PTC

(681)4.7 out of 5

Onshape is a modern CAD system that eliminates design gridlock and helps engineers do their best work. Onshape unites advanced modeling tools and design data management in a secure cloud workspace that has rapidly become the primary CAD system for thousands of companies worldwide.

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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Onshape is:

Easier to set up

Easier to admin

Better at support

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Solid Edge

By Siemens Digital Industries Software

(426)4.3 out of 5

Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software solutions for product development — 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, cloud collaboration, and more. Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design – made possible with synchronous technology.

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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Solid Edge is:

Slower to reach roi

Easier to admin

Easier to do business with

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Altium Designer

By Altium

(589)4.5 out of 5

Altium Designer bridges all facets of the PCB design process to keep you seamlessly connected to every aspect of your design at all times.

Categories in common with AutoCAD:

General-Purpose CAD

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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Altium Designer is:

Slower to reach roi

Easier to admin

Better at meeting requirements

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Esri ArcGIS

By Esri

(532)4.5 out of 5

Esri ArcGIS connects maps, apps, data, and people so you can make smarter, faster decisions. It gives everyone in your organization the ability to discover, use, make, and share maps from any device, anywhere, anytime.

Categories in common with AutoCAD:

Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Esri ArcGIS is:

Slower to reach roi

More expensive

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NX CAD

By Siemens Digital Industries Software

(510)4.4 out of 5

Siemens NX is an integrated product design solution that streamlines and accelerates the product development process for engineers who need to deliver innovative products in a collaborative environment.

Categories in common with AutoCAD:

Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, NX CAD is:

Easier to admin

Better at support

Better at meeting requirements

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ActCAD

By ACTCAD

(50)4.5 out of 5

ActCAD has been consistently providing CAD Solutions for years and is the leading Indian CAD Software trusted by over 1 Million happy users worldwide. A power-packed genuine CAD Software available to you at a reasonable price.

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