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Gmsh vs QCAD

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

Gmsh

Gmsh

Development

Gmsh is an open source 3D finite element mesh generator with a built-in CAD engine and post-processor. It can generate meshes suitable for finite element analysis in fields like structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, electromagnetism and heat transfer.

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QCAD

QCAD

Office & Productivity

QCAD is a free, open source 2D CAD program for Windows, macOS and Linux. It allows users to create technical drawings such as plans, schematics, diagrams and more. QCAD has a simple, easy-to-use interface and includes tools for drawing lines, shapes, adding text and dimensions.

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