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Top 10 IronCAD Alternatives & Competitors

By IronCAD
(43)4.4 out of 5

The Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software solutions below are the most common alternatives that users and reviewers compare with IronCAD. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to IronCAD include design and design software. The best overall IronCAD alternative is SOLIDWORKS. Other similar apps like IronCAD are Inventor, Solid Edge, Autodesk Fusion, and AutoCAD. IronCAD alternatives can be found in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software but may also be in General-Purpose CAD Software or Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to IronCAD

  • SOLIDWORKS
  • Inventor
  • Solid Edge
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Top 10 Alternatives to IronCAD Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how IronCAD stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Furniture, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, and Architecture & Planning, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. SOLIDWORKS

    By Solidworks
    (598)4.4 out of 5

    2. 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 IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, SOLIDWORKS is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    More usable
    See all SOLIDWORKS reviews
    #2

  2. Inventor

    By Autodesk
    (435)4.4 out of 5

    3. Inventor® 3D CAD software offers an easy-to-use set of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation.

    Categories in common with IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, Inventor is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all Inventor reviews
    #3

  3. Solid Edge

    By Siemens Digital Industries Software
    (399)4.3 out of 5

    4. 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 IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, Solid Edge is:

    Better at support
    More usable
    Easier to do business with
    See all Solid Edge reviews
    #4

  4. Autodesk Fusion

    By Autodesk
    (493)4.5 out of 5

    5. Autodesk Fusion is a comprehensive cloud software platform that integrates various tools for 3D design, manufacturing, electronics, simulation, and generative design. It serves as a collaborative, cloud-enabled CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) software.

    Categories in common with IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, Autodesk Fusion is:

    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    More usable
    See all Autodesk Fusion reviews
    #5

  5. AutoCAD

    By Autodesk
    (1,797)4.4 out of 5

    6. 2D and 3D CAD design software tools.

    Categories in common with IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, AutoCAD is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    Better at support
    See all AutoCAD reviews
    #6

  6. SketchUp

    By Trimble
    (1,303)4.5 out of 5

    7. SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.

    Categories in common with IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, SketchUp is:

    More usable
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all SketchUp reviews
    #7

  7. Onshape

    By PTC
    (662)4.7 out of 5

    8. 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 IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, Onshape is:

    Better at support
    More usable
    Easier to do business with
    See all Onshape reviews
    #8

  8. Creo Parametric

    By PTC
    (185)4.1 out of 5

    9. Creo Parametric provides a broad range of powerful yet flexible 3D CAD capabilities to accelerate the product development process.

    Categories in common with IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, Creo Parametric is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Creo Parametric reviews
    #9

  9. NX CAD

    By Siemens Digital Industries Software
    (348)4.4 out of 5

    10. 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 IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, NX CAD is:

    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    More expensive
    See all NX CAD reviews
    #10

  10. FreeCAD

    By FreeCAD
    (58)4.1 out of 5

    11. FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size.

    Categories in common with IronCAD:

    Reviewers say compared to IronCAD, FreeCAD is:

    Better at support
    See all FreeCAD reviews

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