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QCAD

Easy 2D CAD for technical drawings – free Community Edition, paid Professional

by RibbonSoft

PRICECommunity Edition free; QCAD Professional is paid

RUNS ONWindows, macOS, Linux

ALTERNATIVE TOAutoCAD

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About QCAD

QCAD is a 2D CAD program for technical drawings such as building plans, interiors and mechanical parts. It is easy to learn and offers layers, blocks, dimensions, hatches and a large library of parts.

The QCAD Community Edition is free and open source and works natively with DXF files. QCAD Professional is a paid edition that adds DWG support and extra tools; with the free edition you can use the free ODA File Converter to work with DWG files.

QCAD runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Key features

2D draftingLines, arcs, polylines, dimensions and hatches

Layers and blocksOrganise complex drawings

Parts libraryReady-made parts and symbols

DXF nativeWorks directly with DXF files

DWG in ProfessionalOpen and save DWG in the paid edition

Cross-platformWindows, Mac and Linux

License and price

License type: Freemium (free + paid plans)
Price: Community Edition free; QCAD Professional is paid

System requirements

Operating system: Windows, macOS, Linux

Good and keep in mind

Good

Very easy to learn
Free open-source edition
Large parts library

Keep in mind

2D only – no 3D
DWG support needs QCAD Professional or the free ODA File Converter

Frequently asked questions

Is QCAD free?

The QCAD Community Edition is free and open source. QCAD Professional is a paid edition with DWG support and extra tools.

What is the difference between QCAD and LibreCAD?

Both are free 2D CAD programs; LibreCAD was originally based on the QCAD Community Edition. QCAD is known for its clear interface and parts library, LibreCAD can open DWG files in its free version.

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