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FreeCAD vs LibreCAD

A side-by-side look at FreeCAD and LibreCAD. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FreeCAD

FreeCAD

Development

FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler made primarily for mechanical engineering product design. It allows you to sketch geometry constrained 2D shapes and use them to build solid 3D objects. Key features include part modeling, assembly modeling, drafting, finite element analysis, and more.

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LibreCAD

LibreCAD

Photos & Graphics

LibreCAD is a free, open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Mac and Linux. It has a user-friendly interface and tools for drafting and design, including snap tools, layers, blocks, and dimensions. LibreCAD is lightweight yet full-featured for drawing floorplans, schematics, diagrams.

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