KiCad Alternatives

LibrePCB is a free and open-source EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software used to develop printed circuit boards. The software is available cross-platform and can be used natively on macOS, Linux and Windows. LibrePCB ships with a advanced control panel, a simple yet powerful schematic editor and board editor, and a library manager that makes it super easy to extend the functionallity of the core.

Leopoly is a CAD software for 3D and VR design with fully customizable, industry-leading digital landscapes that are easy to use for a variety of projects. It provides sophisticated, intuitive tool that opens new doors to 3D design for everyone from corporate professionals to novice designers.

Onshape is the only Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product development platform that combines CAD, built-in data management, real-time collaboration tools, and business analytics.

FreeCAD is a highly customizable, scriptable and extensible computer aided design software software for the, MacOS, Linux and Windows operating systems. With FreeCad you can model and design real-life objects in 3D through parametric modeling where all 3D objects you design are controlled by parameters. FreeCAD is released as free and open source software under LGPv2+ license, and can be used for commercial and hobby projects alike.

Autodesk AutoCAD is a commercial CAD (computer-aided design) and drafting software developed by Autodesk Inc. The software is used to create blueprints for everything from build and bridges to computer ships and hardware parts. AutoCAD is also used extensively in the gaming industry to created 2D and 3D models. Autodesk provides students, educators, and institutions access to AutoCAD, in addition to extra learning tools and resources as education.

LibreCAD is a free and open-source 2D CAD software used 2D modeling. With LibreCAD, users can model 2D objects in a neat and intuitive GUI based on Qt5. The software is available in 30+ languages and works cross-platform for macOS, Linux and Windows.

With ArchiCAD you can work smarter, not harder.  It's a CAD software that allow you to design and deliver projects of any size utilizing a suite of built-in tools and user-friendly interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market.  Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-class analysis. Archicad lets you focus on what you do best: design great buildings.

Tinkercad is a free, online 3D modeling and CAD program that runs in a web browser. Tinkercad is known for it ease of use and can be used for 3D design, electronics, coding projects and much more. The application is used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything come to life.

BricsCAD is a commercial CAD software for 2D and 3D modeling supporting industry-specific apps.

CorelCAD is a commercial CAD software that allow designers to create 3D and 2D designs and technical documentation, which replaces manual drafting with an automated process. CorelCAD provides one of the fastest, smoothest and most precise experience of CAD software on the market today. One of the most interesting features of this software includes the ability to vectorize an image, which makes the software as powerful for 2D designs as it for 3D designs. The software also supports industry-standard file compatibility with .DWG, .STL, .PDF, and .CDR* and allow for time-saving collaboration and project sharing CorelCAD is built for both Windows and Mac OS, and is released on a subscription-based model. The software will always stay up-to-date for latest platforms, devices, and technologies and you can save and output of your work as long as your subscription is active.

A free 3D CAD software developed for macOS, Linux and Windows. With OpenSCAD you can create solid 3D CAD objects through a script-only based modeller that uses its own description language. All objects in OpenSCAD can be viewed and inspected but not interactively selected or modified with gestures or mouse. Everything in OpenSCAD is based on scripts, a feature that some love. The software is openly developed and released under the GNU General Public License.