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Open-source alternatives to AutoCAD
CAD software for drafting precise 2D technical drawings and modelling in 3D.
AutoCAD is computer-aided design software best known for precise 2D drafting: floor plans, technical drawings and schematics built from layers, dimensions and exact geometry, with 3D modelling alongside. The open-source apps below cover that drafting job.
LibreCAD and QCAD Community Edition are both dedicated 2D CAD programs with layers, blocks, dimensions and snapping, and both work with DXF files. QCAD has a longer commercial history behind its community edition, while LibreCAD is fully community-run. FreeCAD is a broader parametric 3D modeller whose Draft and TechDraw workbenches handle 2D drafting and drawing sheets, which suits work that moves between plans and 3D models.
Apps That Replace AutoCAD
3 open-source alternatives
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