Autodesk AutoCAD — Linux alternatives

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AutoCAD is Autodesk's industry-standard commercial CAD software for 2D drafting and 3D design.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Autodesk AutoCAD does for you? Below are 8 Linux alternatives in the Others category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Others Platform: Windows

8 Linux alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD

QCAD

QCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD application for technical drawings.

20% match

Bricscad

BricsCAD is commercial CAD software for Linux, Windows and Mac compatible with the DWG file format used by AutoCAD.

16% match

CYCAS

CYCAS is CAD software used for structural and mechanical design.

16% match

DraftSight

DraftSight is commercial 2D/3D CAD software compatible with DWG files, available for Linux.

14% match

VariCAD

VariCAD is commercial 3D/2D CAD software for mechanical engineering, available for Linux and Windows.

12% match

VARKON

VARKON is an open-source CAD system developed for parametric geometry modeling, originating from academic research in Sweden.

10% match

LinuxCAD

LinuxCAD is commercial 2D CAD software for Linux compatible with the DWG format.

8% match

Open CASCADE

Open CASCADE is an open-source 3D modeling kernel used to build CAD, CAM and CAE applications.

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6% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD?

Based on community votes, QCAD is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD on Linux Alternative.com.

Does Autodesk AutoCAD run natively on Linux?

Autodesk AutoCAD does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 8 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to Autodesk AutoCAD free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.