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Linux PataOS – Debian-based distribution for engineering and design

September 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Linux PataOS is a distribution, aimed at CAD, engineering, development, design and productivity.

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20 Best Free and Open Source Linux CAD Software

September 23, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer technology for the design of objects, real or virtual.

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Chili3D – browser-based 3D CAD application

September 15, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Web Apps

Chili3D is a browser-based 3D CAD application with sketching, solid modelling, STEP/IGES import and export, snapping, plugins and undo/redo.

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build123d – Python CAD programming library

April 19, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics

build123d is a Python-based parametric modeling framework for 2D and 3D CAD.

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Online 3D Viewer – browser-based application for inspecting 3D models

April 18, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Web Apps

Online 3D Viewer displays and converts 3D and CAD models in a browser, with wide format support, sharing links and custom display options.

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CAD Sketcher – constraint-based geometry sketcher

July 18, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, GUI

CAD Sketcher is a constraint-based sketcher extension for Blender that allows users o create precise 2d shapes.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Autodesk Fusion

July 16, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics

Autodesk Fusion is a CAD, CAM, and PCB design software. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.

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XTrackCAD is a CAD program for designing model railroad layouts

April 9, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, GUI

XTrackCAD is a CAD (computer-aided design) program for designing Model Railroad layouts.

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Design is 2D CAD software for GNOME

April 6, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics

Design is a 2D computer aided design application (CAD), created to meet the needs of makers and designers, hobbyists and professionals

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Mayo – 3D CAD viewer and converter

November 16, 2024 Steve Emms Graphics, GUI

Mayo is a 3D CAD viewer and converter with STEP and IGES support, assembly inspection, clip planes, measurements and command-line export.

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F3D – fast and minimalist 3D viewer

October 24, 2024 Steve Emms Graphics

F3D is a lightweight 3D model viewer supporting CAD and scientific formats, animations, physically based rendering and command-line control.

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Dune 3D – parametric 3D CAD

July 7, 2024 Steve Emms Graphics

Dune 3D is a parametric 3D CAD application in an early stage of development.

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FreeCAD – parametric 3D CAD and CAM modeller

October 17, 2023 Steve Emms Graphics, GUI, Scientific

FreeCAD is a parametric 3D CAD modeller with mechanical design, drafting, scripting, simulation and integrated CAM toolpath generation.

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QCAD – 2D computer-aided drafting software

October 17, 2023 Steve Emms Graphics, GUI

QCAD is a 2D CAD application for technical drawings, with precision drafting, layers, dimensions, blocks, DXF support and scripting.

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Open CASCADE – CAD/CAM/CAE software

October 17, 2023 Steve Emms Graphics

Open CASCADE is a suite for 3D surface and solid modeling, visualization, data exchange and rapid application development.

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LibreCAD – CAD application

October 17, 2023 Steve Emms Graphics

LibreCAD is an application for computer aided design (CAD) in two dimensions (2D). With LibreCAD you can create technical drawings.

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BRL-CAD – combinatorial Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) solid modeling system

October 17, 2023 Steve Emms Graphics, Software

The BRL-CAD package is a powerful Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) solid modeling system with decades of development and production.

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SALOME – platform for numerical simulation

October 17, 2023 Steve Emms Graphics

SALOME includes a parametric and variational CAD modeler.

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OpenSCAD – programmers solid 3D CAD modeller

October 17, 2023 Steve Emms Graphics

OpenSCAD is a software for creating solid 3D CAD objects. It does not focus on the artistic aspects of 3D modelling.

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KiCad – Free Electronics Design Automation Suite

October 17, 2023 Steve Emms Graphics, GUI

KiCad is an electronic design suite combining schematic capture, PCB layout, integrated SPICE simulation and 3D board visualisation.

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