Autodesk AutoCAD
3 free alternatives
Best free option:LibreCAD(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $2,095 USD a year
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Draft precise 2D drawings and plans with DWG and DXF support.
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LibreCAD
Open-source 2D CAD application for technical drawings that works with DXF files on Windows, macOS and Linux.
License: Open source- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Status: Active- DWG: opens only, partial fidelity. Reads DWG through libdxfrw; save as DXF for dependable results
- DXF: opens and saves, full fidelity. Native exchange format
- PDF: saves only, full fidelity. Drawings export to PDF; PDFs cannot be opened for editing
This replaces Autodesk AutoCAD
QCAD
2D CAD application for technical drawings with a free GPL Community Edition and a paid Professional edition.
License: Open source- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Status: Active- DXF: opens and saves, full fidelity. Native exchange format
- PDF: saves only, full fidelity. Drawings export to PDF; PDFs cannot be opened for editing
This replaces Autodesk AutoCAD
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Autodesk Civil 3D
License: Paid2 partial free options listed
Mozaik
License: PaidNo free option listed yet
Wrightsoft Right-Suite Universal
License: PaidNo free option listed yet