LibreCAD

A free, open-source 2D CAD application for Windows, macOS and Linux.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About LibreCAD

LibreCAD is a free 2D CAD program for technical drawings, floor plans, schematics and laser-cutting or CNC outlines. It grew out of the community edition of QCAD and has been ported to modern Qt versions, offering layers, blocks, dimensioning, snapping, hatches and printing to scale in a straightforward interface. It reads and writes DXF and can read DWG files, and exports to PDF and SVG, so it works for exchanging simple drawings with AutoCAD users. It is strictly 2D: there is no 3D modeling, parametric constraints or advanced annotation styles, and very complex DWG files may not import perfectly. LibreCAD is released under the GPL with no trials, subscriptions or licence fees, is available in over 30 languages, and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with installers on GitHub and packages in most Linux distributions.

Best for: Anyone who needs free 2D drafting for plans, outlines and schematics.

What works

Completely free and open source
Reads DXF and DWG, exports PDF and SVG
Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

Why people leave

2D only
Complex DWG files may not import cleanly
macOS builds rely on volunteer help

Top LibreCAD alternatives

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1
BricsCAD
DWG-native commercial CAD with 3D, sold as a perpetual licence too.
62.6
2
FreeCAD
Free and open source with 3D parametric modeling and 2D drawings.
59.6
3So
Solid Edge
Free 2D drafting from Siemens alongside its 3D CAD.
57.2
4
AutoCAD
The commercial DWG standard with 3D and specialist toolsets.
56.0

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LibreCAD: common questions

Is LibreCAD free?

Yes. LibreCAD is free, open-source software.

Is LibreCAD open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at LibreCAD/LibreCAD.

What platforms does LibreCAD run on?

LibreCAD is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to LibreCAD?

The highest-ranked LibreCAD alternatives right now are BricsCAD, FreeCAD and Solid Edge. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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LibreCAD facts

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Licence: GPL, no fees; Checked Oct 25, 2026librecad.org(opens source in a new tab); “No worries about trials, subscriptions, license costs or annual fees. Open Source and GPLv2”
Platforms: Windows, Apple, Linux; Checked Oct 25, 2026librecad.org(opens source in a new tab); “LibreCAD is a free Open Source CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux.”
File formats: Reads DXF/DWG; writes DXF/DWG/PDF/SVG; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “It can read DXF/DWG, and write DXF/DWG/PDF/SVG files.”
Languages: 30+; Checked Oct 25, 2026librecad.org(opens source in a new tab); “No Language Barriers It's available in over 30 languages with cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux.”