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Top 10 Autodesk Viewer Alternatives & Competitors

(59)4.3 out of 5

The CAD Viewers solutions below are the most common alternatives that users and reviewers compare with Autodesk Viewer. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Autodesk Viewer include design and features. The best overall Autodesk Viewer alternative is Onshape. Other similar apps like Autodesk Viewer are SOLIDWORKS, DraftSight, IrfanView, and FreeCAD. Autodesk Viewer alternatives can be found in CAD Viewers but may also be in General-Purpose CAD Software or Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Autodesk Viewer

  • Onshape
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • DraftSight

Top 10 Alternatives to Autodesk Viewer Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Autodesk Viewer stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Architecture & Planning, Construction, and Design, and find the best product for your business.
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  1. Onshape

    By PTC
    (662)4.7 out of 5
  2. 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 Autodesk Viewer, Onshape is:

    Better at support
    Easier to set up
    More expensive
    #2
  3. SOLIDWORKS

    (598)4.4 out of 5
  4. 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 Autodesk Viewer, SOLIDWORKS is:

    More expensive
    #3
  5. DraftSight

    (193)4.2 out of 5
  6. DraftSight lets professional CAD users, students and educators create, edit and view DWG files. DraftSight runs on Windows®, Mac® and Linux.

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  7. IrfanView

    (50)4.6 out of 5
  8. IrfanView seeks to create unique, new and interesting features, unlike some other graphic viewers, whose whole "creativity" is based on feature cloning, stealing of ideas and whole dialogs from ACDSee and/or IrfanView! (for example: XnView has been stealing/cloning features and whole dialogs from IrfanView, for 10+ years).

    Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer:

    Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, IrfanView is:

    More usable
    Better at meeting requirements
    #5
  9. FreeCAD

    (58)4.1 out of 5
  10. FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size.

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    #6
  11. ActCAD

    (50)4.5 out of 5
  12. 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 Autodesk Viewer, ActCAD is:

    More expensive
    Easier to set up
    Better at support
    #7
  13. LibreCAD

    (25)3.8 out of 5
  14. LibreCAD is a free Open Source CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux.

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  15. CADMATIC eBrowser

    (45)4.5 out of 5
  16. CADMATIC eBrowser makes project review a breeze. Walk through your 3D model, combine several models in one, or compare models with the powerful 3D viewer. You can check collisions, easily locate objects and check their details, take measurements, view laser-scanned point clouds, and leave notes (markups) on top of the 3D model. Use it with your VR interface to take project review to the next level. CADMATIC eBrowser file sizes are extremely small, only approx. 10MB per project! You can easily share your project 3D model via email or a messaging application like Microsoft Teams. Why wait, download CADMATIC eBrowser now to optimize your project review and communication. CADMATIC eBrowser – key features: - Stand-alone browser with support for multiple file formats: EBM, EBMX (native Cadmatic formats), DWG, DFX, IFC, DGN, NWD - Possibility to merge and compare 3D models, including metadata and clash check, from different formats and sources and subset parts of models - The collision detector inside eBrowser enables users to gain more in-depth insight into the 3D model, combine 3D models from different sources, and check consistency between disciplines. - Option to upload point clouds with photorealistic panoramic views to compare design models with existing structures - Efficient and straightforward navigation using 3D or model hierarchy, check all meta-data about any object with one click - Control visibility, transparency, and color of objects - Use markups for change management and discussions with other project partners - Support for VR interface “There is no other 3D communication tool more capable than CADMATIC eBrowser.” – Cor Lettenga, DEKC Managing Director

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    Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, CADMATIC eBrowser is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    #9
  17. IronCAD

    (43)4.4 out of 5
  18. 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 Autodesk Viewer, IronCAD is:

    More expensive
    #10
  19. Bentley View

    (17)4.0 out of 5
  20. Bentley View is the industry's most powerful free viewer. You can view over 50 file formats, including CAD and raster images as well as Bentley's uniquely powerful iModels.

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    Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, Bentley View is:

    More expensive