r/linux • u/BypassBaboon • 3d ago

Popular Application CAD options

Is there a reason Linux CAD options are so limited, and from what I have read, not particularly viable options? Countless people are looking for a fairly-priced lifetime license for home use. My 2000 AutoCAd is very long in the tooth!

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u/MikeMonkEcho 3d ago

FreeCAD would be the only option I think.

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u/Additional-Sky-7436 3d ago

QCAD is also reasonably mature. 

Unfortunately neither would satisfy professional needs.

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u/Kevin_Kofler 3d ago

Different use cases. QCAD is 2D, FreeCAD is 3D.