FreeCADFreeCAD/FreeCAD
Parametric 3D modelerPersonalDesign & creativeDesktop★ 35k+3.2k / 90dLGPL-2.1commit 11 hours ago89worth
Open-source alternatives to AutoCAD
AutoCAD is computer-aided design (CAD) software for precise 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Architects, engineers, and construction professionals use it to create technical drawings and blueprints.AutoCAD is made by Autodesk. It is not open source. These 6 open-source projects do the same job, closest first.
Compare at a glance
| Project | Type | Self-host with Docker | License | Stars | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeCAD | Desktop | Not listed | LGPL-2.1 | 35k | |
| Text to CAD | Extension / plugin | Not listed | MIT | 24k | |
| Open Design | Desktop | Not listed | Apache-2.0 | 105k | |
| Blender | Desktop | Not listed | Custom (read before use) | 21k | |
| Pascal Editor | Web | Not listed | MIT | 25k | |
| anatomy | CLI, Library / SDK, Extension / plugin | Not listed | MIT | 22k |
The alternatives
Text to CADearthtojake/text-to-cad
Agent skills for CAD, CAE and CAMPersonalEnterpriseAgent skillsDesign & creativeExtension / plugin★ 24k+22k / 90dMITcommit 10 hours ago89worth
Open Designnexu-io/open-design
Local-first AI design app driven by your coding agentPersonalAgent skillsDesign & creativeDesktop★ 105k+18k / 90dApache-2.0commit 8 hours ago92worth
Blenderblender/blender
Free 3D creation suitePersonalMedia & photosDesign & creativeDesktop★ 21k+2.4k / 90dcommit 10 hours ago71worth
Pascal Editorpascalorg/editor
Open-source 3D architectural editorPersonalDesign & creativeWeb★ 25k+2.5k / 90dMITcommit 14 hours ago89worth
anatomywheresryan22/anatomy
Agent skill for interactive isometric illustrations and 3D figuresPersonalAgent skillsDesign & creativeEducation & researchCLILibrary / SDK★ 22kMITcommit 2 weeks agolive demo82worth