Top 15 GrabCAD Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

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1. Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Revit Autodesk® Revit® software is specifically built for Building Information Modelling (BIM), empowering design and construction professionals to bring ideas from concept to construction with a co-ordinated and consistent model-based approach. Autodesk Revit is a single application that includes features for architectural design, MEP and structural engineering and construction.......

2. Vectorworks

Vectorworks Vectorworks is a computer-aided design (CAD) software program developed by Nemetschek North America that is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling. Vectorworks offers 2D, 3D, production management, and presentation capabilities for all phases of the design process.......

3. Graphite

Graphite Graphite is an easy to use precision 2D/3D CAD software for product design and development. Formerly known as Vellum, Graphite offers extremely powerful, precision wire-frame drafting with the elegant ease-of-use that makes it productive even when only used occasionally. Graphite provides an interface that lets creative people get the job......

4. GstarCAD

GstarCAD GstarCAD is a low-cost internationally used CAD software and value-added alternative of AutoCAD. Based on IntelliCAD technology, its great compatibility with AutoCAD up to version 2013 and sophisticated APIs (GRX, VBA, VLisp, SDS, Lisp) easily makes any drafting, detailed design data and application of AutoCAD seamlessly being handled in its......

5. Cobalt

Cobalt Formerly known as Vellum Solids, Cobalt™ is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.Cobalt’s flexible 3D modeling matches professional power with speed and ease of use in our unique Organic......

6. TurboCAD

TurboCAD TurboCAD is a CAD software suite, with several different feature levels. It is a competitor to the likes of Autodesk's AutoCAD program, and is used by engineers, architects and hobbyists.......

7. QCAD

QCAD QCAD is an application for computer aided drafting in 2D. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schemas and diagrams. QCad uses the AutoCAD DXF file format internally and to save and import files.......

8. ABViewer

ABViewer ABViewer is multipurpose software for managing drawings. It enables you to view, edit, convert (PDF to DWG included), measure and print DWG/DXF, PLT, STP, IGS and other files, as well as 3D models and raster images. You can work with a single part of a drawing or a group of......

9. CScheme

CScheme CScheme is the integration of geometric kernels in a functional language.......

10. Power Lines Pro

Power Lines Pro Power Lines Pro is a new software tool for designing overhead powerline systems, featuring an intuitive interface, elegant 3D visualisation, powerful import / export and extensive graphical validation reporting.......

11. ExpressPCB

ExpressPCB Free PCB layout software - Low cost circuit boards - Top quality PCB manufacturing......

12. Pocket Plans

Pocket Plans Finally - CAD has arrived to Windows Phone 7Features - View your DWFx files- Sync with SkyDrive and Google Drive- Save files on the phone for offline viewing- Download from any url- Markup to follow soon!......

13. Draft it

Draft it Draft It V4 is a powerful, easy to use 2D CAD Software package that is completely free to use. No restrictions means you're free to create, save and print your work with our unlimited free version. During the initial 15 days after installation you can trial three other versions.......

14. DoubleCAD XT

DoubleCAD XT DoubleCAD XT is an free AutoCAD LT work-alike.DoubleCAD XT is a great companion with AutoCAD - and if you are a Google SketchUp user wanting to go from concept-to-construction drawings - or have an older copy of AutoCAD LT that cant read the latest AutoCAD files - DoubleCAD XT is......

15. Solid Edge

Solid Edge Solid Edge is an industry-leading mechanical design system with exceptional tools for creating and managing 3D digital prototypes. With superior core modeling and process workflows, a unique focus on the needs of specific industries, and fully integrated design management, Solid Edge guides projects toward an error free, accurate design solution.......