Top 10 AutoCAD Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to AutoCAD Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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Higharc
(36)4.8 out of 5
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Higharc was founded in 2018 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. Higharc is a residential homebuilding technology company focused on transforming the home design, sales and building process. The company employs a diverse team of experts across the United States, South America and Europe, in architecture, construction and software development, all working together to modernize the homebuilding process. Higharc partners with homebuilders to deliver a comprehensive home design platform utilizing 3D modeling and generative design, real-time cost estimation and an immersive online sales experience for homebuyers. The user-friendly interface allows for easy customization and instant modifications, making the design process accessible and efficient for users. Higharc's web based platform simplifies the home design, sales and construction workflow by providing a single source of truth at the beginning of the building process and seamlessly transferring data and updates across the organization. Builders benefit from streamlined workflows, improved accuracy and faster go to market timelines.
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Higharc is:
Slower to reach roi
Better at support
Easier to do business with
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#1

SketchUp
By Trimble
(1,303)4.5 out of 5
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• General-Purpose CAD
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, SketchUp is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to set up
More usable
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#2

SOLIDWORKS
By Solidworks
(598)4.4 out of 5
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.
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• General-Purpose CAD
• Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS is:
Slower to reach roi
More usable
More expensive
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#3

Altium Designer
By Altium
(563)4.5 out of 5
Altium Designer bridges all facets of the PCB design process to keep you seamlessly connected to every aspect of your design at all times.
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• General-Purpose CAD
• Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Altium Designer is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to admin
Better at meeting requirements
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#4

MicroStation
By Bentley Systems
(328)4.0 out of 5
MicroStation is a modeling environment explicitly for the architecture, engineering, construction, and operation of all infrastructure types including utility systems, roads and rail, bridges, buildings, communications networks, water and wastewater networks, process plants, mining, and more. MicroStation can be used either as a software application or as a technology platform.
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• General-Purpose CAD
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, MicroStation is:
Slower to reach roi
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#5

Rhinoceros
By McNeel
(188)4.4 out of 5
3D NURBS Modeller
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• General-Purpose CAD
• Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Rhinoceros is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to set up
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#6

Onshape
By PTC
(663)4.7 out of 5
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.
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• General-Purpose CAD
• Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Onshape is:
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
Better at support
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#7

Solid Edge
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
(399)4.3 out of 5
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.
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• General-Purpose CAD
• Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Solid Edge is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to admin
Easier to do business with
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#8

Esri ArcGIS
By Esri
(531)4.5 out of 5
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.
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• GIS
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Esri ArcGIS is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
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#9

NX CAD
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
(350)4.4 out of 5
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.
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, NX CAD is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to admin
Better at support
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#10

ActCAD
By ACTCAD
(50)4.5 out of 5
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.
Categories in common with AutoCAD:
• Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• General-Purpose CAD
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, ActCAD is:
Easier to admin
Easier to set up
More usable
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Sponsored
Higharc
(36)4.8 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
Higharc was founded in 2018 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. Higharc is a residential homebuilding technology company focused on transforming the home design, sales and building process. The company employs a diverse team of experts across the United States, South America and Europe, in architecture, construction and software development, all working together to modernize the homebuilding process. Higharc partners with homebuilders to deliver a comprehensive home design platform utilizing 3D modeling and generative design, real-time cost estimation and an immersive online sales experience for homebuyers. The user-friendly interface allows for easy customization and instant modifications, making the design process accessible and efficient for users. Higharc's web based platform simplifies the home design, sales and construction workflow by providing a single source of truth at the beginning of the building process and seamlessly transferring data and updates across the organization. Builders benefit from streamlined workflows, improved accuracy and faster go to market timelines.
Visit Website
Reviewers say compared to AutoCAD, Higharc is:
Slower to reach roi
Better at support
Easier to do business with
Visit Website