Top 10 AutoCAD Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to AutoCAD Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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SketchUp
By Trimble
4.5/5
(1,311)
Product Description
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
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
General-Purpose CAD

Altium Develop
By Altium
4.5/5
(952)
Product Description
Altium Develop empowers teams to streamline and accelerate product development by connecting design, engineering, and collaboration tools in one unified platform — keeping every stage of innovation aligned and accessible.
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Altium Develop is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to admin
Easier to set up
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
General-Purpose CAD
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

SOLIDWORKS
By Solidworks
4.4/5
(612)
Product Description
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
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
General-Purpose CAD
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

Rhinoceros
By McNeel
4.4/5
(188)
Product Description
3D NURBS Modeller
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Rhinoceros is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to set up
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
General-Purpose CAD
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

Onshape
By PTC
4.7/5
(689)
Product Description
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 admin
Easier to set up
Better at support
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
General-Purpose CAD
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

Solid Edge
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
4.3/5
(538)
Product Description
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
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
General-Purpose CAD
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

Esri ArcGIS
By Esri
4.5/5
(534)
Product Description
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.
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Esri ArcGIS is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
GIS

NX CAD
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
4.4/5
(518)
Product Description
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.
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, NX CAD is:
Easier to admin
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

ActCAD BIM
By ACTCAD
4.5/5
(50)
Product Description
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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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, ActCAD BIM is:
Easier to admin
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
General-Purpose CAD

IronCAD
By IronCAD
4.4/5
(43)
Product Description
IronCAD's mission has and continues to be the creation of award winning 3D Design Collaboration Solutions that lead the industry in their ease-of-use and design productivity.
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, IronCAD is:
Easier to admin
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
General-Purpose CAD
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

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