Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Open-source CAD in the browser (DXF-native, no install)
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Hey HN! I'm Zach from Adam (https://adam.new/). We’re building an AI co-pilot for mechanical CAD software. As part of our broader research, we built a browser-based Text-to-CAD app (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44182206) and are now open sourcing it. This is a React SPA with a Supabase backend. What it does: * Generates parametric 3D models from natural language descriptions, with support for both text prompts and image references * Outputs OpenSCAD code with automatically extracted parameters that surface as interactive sliders for instant dimension…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN. Over the last half a year I have been working on a 3D CAD programming language called DSLCAD. Today I am here to show my first release! It is heavily inspired by OpenSCAD which got me hooked on the idea of a CAD programming language and what it can do. Please let me know what you think. Ill be in the thread to answer any questions you may have.
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Brackets 1.0▲190An open-source text editor for web designers by Adobe
2014 · github.com · its alternatives →
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My friend and I have been working on Arcad for some months now. It's a free browser-based parametric CAD tool aimed at hobbyists and makers. It has editable feature history, solid modeling powered by OpenCascade, STEP export and touch controls for tablets, although it's primarily made for PC use. Everything runs in the browser and you can try it without creating an account or installing anything. Currently in beta although we feel like it's ready for a full launch. Any feedback is appreciated! Link: https://app.arcad.studio Docs: https://www.arcad.studio/docs
Aug 2026 · app.arcad.studio · its alternatives →
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FreeCAD 1.1▲218Extremely powerful, completely free 3D CAD modeling
Mar 2026 · wiki.freecad.org · its alternatives →
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Prototypo▲83Streamlining font creation with open source typeface editor
2014 · mathey.notion.site · its alternatives →
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May 2026 · cadara.app · its alternatives →
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Interactive Haskell Powered CAD Playground
Jul 2026 · doscienceto.it · its alternatives →
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Typography consistency for the whole design workflow
2016 · uxpin.com · its alternatives →
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Hi everyone started this project a year ago to generate the CAD for a Jet Engine Axial Compressor. I am now open sourcing this tool that can take in a JSON file with specs and generate the CAD assembly. Still has a lot of work to improve designs but there isn't anything the Open Source community can't accomplish!
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2024 · cadwithai.com · its alternatives →
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I'd like to share a new workbench I've been working on called DiffCAD. Coming from a software engineering background, not having the ability to properly diff my CAD model changes was driving me crazy. This project scratches my own itch, and maybe someone elses', too! I'm open to feedback, ideas, and contributions. Cheers!
May 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2023 · nope-foundry.org · its alternatives →
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Pencil▲6An open-source prototyping tool avilable on all platforms
2015 · pencil.evolus.vn · its alternatives →
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Kulman▲7CAD DXF Editor Viewer Drawing Tool AutoCAD SolidWorks
Apr 2026 · kulmanlab.com · its alternatives →
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2024 · openopensource.com · its alternatives →
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2015 · joaocunha.github.io · its alternatives →
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