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AutoCAD vs FreeCAD

Updated January 30, 2026

AutoCAD vs FreeCAD: Which is best for you?

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Floor Plans & Maps
4.88
2D Drawing
4.75
Civil
4.67
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CAD Tools
4.40
3D Design & Modeling
4.30
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4.12
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Pros / Cons
  • As an architect, AutoCAD is an essential tool for creating all types of drawings (floor plans, elevations, electrical layouts, ceiling plans, etc.).
  • AutoCAD licensing is very expensive and the limitations in which graphics cards they will work with is sometimes limited for enterprise support.
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  • I think some Pros could be: supports the creation of 3D parametric components, which is essential for designing complex objects and assemblies; is available on multiple platforms; is designed to be modular and extensible
  • Snap function work very bad, dimensioning won't work and things go into error what ever you try to do.
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4.1/ 5
3.9/ 5
Value for Money
4.2/ 5
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4.7/ 5
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4.2/ 5
3.8/ 5
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Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad