Top 15 Graphite Alternative and Similar Softwares | May 2024

Graphite is an easy to use precision 2D/3D CAD software for product design and development. Formerly known as Vellum, Graphite offers extremely powerful, precision wire-frame drafting with the elegant ease-of-use that makes it productive even when only used occasionally. Graphite provides an interface that lets creative people get the job done without worrying about how to run their software.

1. Vectorworks

Vectorworks Vectorworks is a computer-aided design (CAD) software program developed by Nemetschek North America that is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling. Vectorworks offers 2D, 3D, production management, and presentation capabilities for all phases of the design process.......

2. GstarCAD

GstarCAD GstarCAD is a low-cost internationally used CAD software and value-added alternative of AutoCAD. Based on IntelliCAD technology, its great compatibility with AutoCAD up to version 2013 and sophisticated APIs (GRX, VBA, VLisp, SDS, Lisp) easily makes any drafting, detailed design data and application of AutoCAD seamlessly being handled in its......

3. Cobalt

Cobalt Formerly known as Vellum Solids, Cobalt™ is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.Cobalt’s flexible 3D modeling matches professional power with speed and ease of use in our unique Organic......

4. Pocket Plans

Pocket Plans Finally - CAD has arrived to Windows Phone 7Features - View your DWFx files- Sync with SkyDrive and Google Drive- Save files on the phone for offline viewing- Download from any url- Markup to follow soon!......

5. TurboCAD

TurboCAD TurboCAD is a CAD software suite, with several different feature levels. It is a competitor to the likes of Autodesk's AutoCAD program, and is used by engineers, architects and hobbyists.......

6. QCAD

QCAD QCAD is an application for computer aided drafting in 2D. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schemas and diagrams. QCad uses the AutoCAD DXF file format internally and to save and import files.......

7. pCon.planner

pCon.planner The professional furnishing 2D-/3D-tool for everybody: The pCon.planner is a cost-free application allowing you to comfortably and professionally create complex furnishing concepts and to visualize them in a photo-realistic quality. File Formats: dwg, dxf, 3ds, skp, ...Languages: English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish;......

8. Mapsoft miniCAD

Mapsoft miniCAD Mapsoft miniCAD is an easy to use and affordable CAD package. Originally designed for Surveyors the program supports the following: File preview on OpenOpen DXF R12-R14, Save DXF R12Georeferenced raster imagesMouse zoom and pan controlRight mouse click menusDisplay of selected object nodesMultiple object selectionDelete, edit, move, scale and rotate.Grid view......

9. CadStd Lite

CadStd Lite The Lite version is free and can read any drawing created by the Pro version. CadStd Lite can export files as DXF so you can share your drawings with friends who have other CAD programs like Autocad. The Pro version can create isometric projections from orthographic views, and has powerful......

10. Blender

Blender Blender is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License.It can be used for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, water simulations, skinning, animating, rendering, particle and other simulations, non-linear editing, compositing, and creating interactive 3D applications, rigid body,......

11. DoubleCAD XT

DoubleCAD XT DoubleCAD XT is an free AutoCAD LT work-alike.DoubleCAD XT is a great companion with AutoCAD - and if you are a Google SketchUp user wanting to go from concept-to-construction drawings - or have an older copy of AutoCAD LT that cant read the latest AutoCAD files - DoubleCAD XT is......

12. Solid Edge

Solid Edge Solid Edge is an industry-leading mechanical design system with exceptional tools for creating and managing 3D digital prototypes. With superior core modeling and process workflows, a unique focus on the needs of specific industries, and fully integrated design management, Solid Edge guides projects toward an error free, accurate design solution.......

13. SagCAD

SagCAD Easy to use 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Modelling application. Features: import/export of .dxf files, Ellipse, Polyline, SPLINE, BSPLINE, possibility to glue external programs via shell commands, CAM Module (Generation of ISO NC-Data), Import of NC files, Export of PostScript etc.......

14. QCAD Community Edition

QCAD Community Edition QCad Community Edition is an open source edition of RibbonSoft's CAD system. QCad is a 2D CAD application that aims at being simple enough for anyone to use - even users with no previous CAD experience. Compared to the Professional edition the Community Edition has no scripting or poly-line support......

15. ARES Commander

ARES Commander All the productive tools and smart features for 2D drafting and design that you expect at a reasonable price. With DWG 2010 as its primary drawing file format and DXF support.ARES Commander Edition integrates the ACIS 3D Solid Modeler. Also, it is fully programmable and customizable through common program languages.......