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Alternatives to KiCad

10 alternatives

  1. 1CAD Software

    Altium Designer

    CAD Software

    Unified PCB design environment used by millions of electronics engineers. Integrates schematic capture, layout, and supply-chain-aware libraries.

    Free trial

    Price$332.92+ / month

  2. 2CAD Software, 3D Design and Modeling

    DipTrace

    3D Design and Modeling

    PCB design and schematic capture tool with an affordable license model targeted at engineers and makers. Supports multi-sheet schematics and 3D PCB preview.

    Multi layer pcb supportPerpetual licensing
  3. 3CAD Software, 3D Design and Modeling

    IronCAD

    CAD Software

    Hybrid 3D and 2D design software with drag-and-drop CAD and integrated CAE for product designers.

    Free trial3D Design and Modeling
  4. 4CAD Software, 3D Design and Modeling

    KeyCreator CAD

    CAD Software

    Direct modeling CAD software from Kubotek3D for design engineers working with multi-CAD data.

    Direct 3d modeling with geometry centric workflowRobust file format translation and interoperabilityCloud ready webassembly deployment
  5. 5CAD Software, 3D Design and Modeling

    FreeCAD

    CAD Software

    Open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler for product design, mechanical engineering, and architecture.

    Parametric 3d modeling2d to 3d conversion and technical drawing generationMulti format file support and interoperability
  6. 6CAD Software, 3D Design and Modeling

    CATIA

    CAD Software

    High-end multidisciplinary CAD/CAE platform from Dassault Systemes used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial design.

    Free trialTiered plans3D Design and ModelingProduct Development

    Price$590+ / month

  7. 7CAD Software, 3D Design and Modeling

    Tinkercad

    3D Design and Modeling

    Free browser-based 3D design tool from Autodesk for beginners with simple drag-and-drop modeling and 3D printing support.

    Free planCAD SoftwareStudent / Learner
  8. 8CAD Software, 3D Design and Modeling

    Alibre Design

    CAD Software

    Affordable parametric 3D CAD for engineers and product designers with offline licensing.

    Free trial3D Design and Modeling
  9. 9CAD Software, 3D Design and Modeling

    Plasticity

    CAD Software

    Fast CAD tool for concept artists and 3D modelers combining solid modeling precision with the speed of polygon workflows.

    Free planFree trialTiered plans3D Design and ModelingDesigners & Creative Professionals

    Price$8.25+ / month

  10. 10CAD Software, 3D Design and Modeling

    Shapr3D

    CAD Software

    Professional CAD tool with an intuitive interface for creating precise 3D models on iPad, Mac, and Windows.

    Free planFree trialSOC 2ISO 27001GDPRTiered plans

    Price$25+ / month