ALCADALCADS
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QCADRibbonsoft
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About
ALCAD 2D/3D is the best AutoCAD Alternative. Same interface and functions as AutoCAD. This product only includes the CAD. Compare-Table ALCAD with AutoCAD here: Compare ALCAD | ALCAD (alcads.com) ALCAD – the fully compatible DWG-CAD CAD Interface and functions same as AutoCAD. ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D is available as annual licence 199€ or one-time permanent licence for 349€.
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About
QCAD is a free, open-source application for computer-aided drafting (CAD) in two dimensions (2D). With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schematics and diagrams. QCAD works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The source code of QCAD is released under the GPL version 3 (GPLv3), a popular Open Source license. QCAD was designed with modularity, extensibility and portability in mind. But what people notice most often about QCAD is its intuitive user interface. QCAD is an easy-to-use but powerful 2D CAD system for everyone. You don't need any CAD experience to get started with QCAD immediately. Construction and modification of points, lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, splines, polylines, texts, dimensions, hatches, fills, and raster images. Very complete and extremely powerful ECMAScript (JavaScript) scripting interface. Various powerful entity selection tools.
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Supported
Mac
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Linux
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Cloud
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On-Premises
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iPhone
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iPad
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Android
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Chromebook
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Supported
Mac
Supported
Linux
Not Supported
Cloud
Not Supported
On-Premises
Not Supported
iPhone
Not Supported
iPad
Not Supported
Android
Not Supported
Chromebook
Not Supported
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Audience
ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D CAD is ideal for a variety of industries and professionals. Engineers, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural, benefit from its precision in designing and modeling technical components. Architects and interior designers can create detailed building plans and visualizations, while manufacturers in automotive, product, and machinery design use it for prototyping and detailed component creation. Construction firms, contractors, and M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) designers use it for drafting layouts and system designs. Aerospace and defense industries rely on its modeling capabilities for designing complex components, and R&D teams utilize it for prototyping. Freelance CAD consultants and designers, along with educational institutions, also find ALCAD valuable for creating detailed technical drawings and teaching design principles.
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Audience
Companies searching for a free, open source application for computer aided drafting
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Support
Phone Support
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24/7 Live Support
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Online
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Support
Phone Support
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24/7 Live Support
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Online
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API
Offers API
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API
Offers API
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Pricing
$199
Free Version
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Free Trial
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Pricing
$39.92 one-time payment
Free Version
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Free Trial
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Pros & Cons from Real UsersPros
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Training
Documentation
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Webinars
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Live Online
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In Person
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Documentation
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Webinars
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Company InformationALCADS
Founded: 2013
Switzerland
alcads.com
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Company InformationRibbonsoft
United States
www.qcad.org/en
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Architectural CAD Features
2D Drawing
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3D Modeling
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Architectural Symbol Library
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Automatic Formatting
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BIM Modeling
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Comparison View
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Design Templates
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Drafting
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Integrations
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