SolidCraft alternatives

SolidCraft is open-source parametric 3D CAD written in Rust. The tools below are the other CAD and 3D programs already in this directory.

SolidCraft is listed under Design. We compare it with 2 other Design tools that have researched data. 2 of them offer a free plan or are free to use (2 open source), and 0 are paid only. SolidCraft itself is free and open source.

CadCraft is a family of eight open-source CAD and BIM apps for architects, engineers, drafters, estimators, and detailers. PartCraft, one of those apps, covers parametric parts and assemblies. Blender is the open-source 3D creation suite in this directory. The SolidCraft page covers the timeline, the desktop and browser apps, and the MCP server.

Order: Sorted by how much you can use for free (free or open source first, then free plan with paid tiers, then paid only), then by the number of documented features, then alphabetically. No ratings or reviews are used.

Tool	Pricing	Free tier	Key features	Who it's for
SolidCraft this tool	Free and open source	Yes	Sketch lines, arcs, splines, conics, and text, then add dimensions and constraints Extrude, revolve, loft, shell, thread, and pattern solids on a timeline Edit, suppress, reorder, or delete a feature and rebuild the model	People modeling dimensioned 3D parts in the editor or through an AI agent.
CadCraft	Free and open source	Yes	Eight apps for drafting, BIM, modeling, markup, takeoff, civil, detailing, and parts Commands, layers, and layouts follow familiar CAD and BIM tools Drawings stay in open formats, including DWG, DXF, IFC, STEP, PDF, and LandXML	Architects, engineers, drafters, estimators, and detailers.
Blender	Free and open source	Yes	Path-trace on CPU and GPU with live viewport preview Model, sculpt, subdivide, and paint textures on meshes Track cameras and objects from footage inside the scene	Designers, developers, engineers, and artists making 3D and 2D work.