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# Alternatives to AutoCAD

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> Explore the top alternatives to AutoCAD. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **Onshape** — 4.5/5 (342 reviews) — Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD \& PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/164681/onshape)
   - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/164681/174021/onshape/vs/autocad)
2. **SolidWorks Premium** — 4.6/5 (756 reviews) — Mechanical CAD, design validation, product data management, design communication, and CAD productivity tools in a single package.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/93121/solidworks-premium)
   - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/93121/174021/solidworks-premium/vs/autocad)
3. **Alibre Design** — 4.7/5 (183 reviews) — Comprehensive mechanical CAD including modeling, sheet metal, drawings, rendering, scripting, automation, design libraries, API \& more.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/172312/alibre-design)
   - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/172312/174021/alibre-design/vs/autocad)
4. **CATIA** — 4.6/5 (223 reviews) — Product design software that addresses all manufacturing organizations, from OEMs through their supply chains, to small producers.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/100453/catia)
   - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/100453/174021/catia/vs/autocad)
5. **Inventor** — 4.5/5 (277 reviews) — On-premise 3D CAD software that offers engineers professional-grade 3D design, documentation, product simulation tools, and more.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/174020/inventor)
   - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/174020/174021/inventor/vs/autocad)
6. **ActCAD** — 4.2/5 (214 reviews) — ActCAD is professional grade 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling CAD software which works in dwg and dxf file formats. Most affordable cad S/W.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/168061/actcad-professional)
   - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/168061/174021/actcad-professional/vs/autocad)
7. **Creo** — 4.4/5 (126 reviews) — CAD solution that helps businesses create 3D or 2D figures and variants of configurable products using direct and parametric modeling.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/164678/creo)
   - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/164678/174021/creo/vs/autocad)
8. **Autodesk Fusion** — 4.5/5 (269 reviews) — Cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM tool that connects design teams and helps manage product development processes on a unified platform.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/178416/fusion-360)
   - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/174021/178416/autocad/vs/fusion-360)
9. **AutoCAD LT** — 4.6/5 (225 reviews) — Create 2D drawings more efficiently
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/2011/autocad-lt)
   - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/2011/174021/autocad-lt/vs/autocad)
10. **Civil 3D** — 4.4/5 (39 reviews) — Autodesk Civil 3D® Civil infrastructure design and documentation software. Call us at (818) 797-9690
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/199886/civil-3d)
    - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/174021/199886/autocad/vs/civil-3d)
11. **Designcenter Solid Edge** — 4.5/5 (63 reviews) — Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/179964/solid-edge)
    - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/174021/179964/autocad/vs/solid-edge)
12. **Tekla Structures** — 4.4/5 (37 reviews) — Structural engineering solution that helps businesses with accurate, constructible 3D models that reduce clashes \& improve efficiency.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/92964/tekla-structures)
    - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/92964/174021/tekla-structures/vs/autocad)
13. **MicroStation** — 4.3/5 (176 reviews) — Engineering design CAD software providing modeling, drafting and visualization for engineers \& infrastructure professionals
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/192416/microstation)
    - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/174021/192416/autocad/vs/microstation)
14. **RFEM** — 5.0/5 (4 reviews) — RFEM is a 3D FEA structural analysis program for modeling and designing any type of structure.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1028440/rfem)
    - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/174021/1028440/autocad/vs/rfem)
15. **ArcSite** — 4.7/5 (160 reviews) — ArcSite lets you draw, quote, and sell from one app. Create drawings, takeoffs, and proposals without extra tools or office work.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/156735/arcsite)
    - [Compare vs AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/156735/174021/arcsite/vs/autocad)

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