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LibreCAD vs Alibre Design: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 2nd, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 2,494 reviews from Engineering CAD users.
% Fit
Missing features
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Feature ratings
CAD Tools
3.7
Document Generation
NA
2D Drawing
4.0
Data Import/Export
NA
Design Analysis
NA
% Fit
Missing features
Feature ratings
CAD Tools
4.6
Document Generation
NA
2D Drawing
4.3
Data Import/Export
4.4
Design Analysis
4.3
User satisfaction
4.0
User reviews48
Ease of use
4.0
Functionality
3.8
Value for money
4.2
Customer support
3.1
4.7
User reviews155
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.8
Customer support
4.7
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Best for

Open-source CAD solution that helps users design multiple 2D models with multilingual interface and cross-platform support for Windows, MacOS & Linux.

From SMBs, startups, labs, educational institutions, and machine shops all the way to Sandia National Laboratories. Organizations of 1 to 1000 choose Alibre for economical, powerful 3D engineering.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
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Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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2D Drawing
207
Important
3D Imaging
388
Important

LibreCAD

3/33
  • 3D Imaging
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Bills of Material
  • Change Management
  • Civil
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Configuration Management
  • Content Library
  • Customizable Fields
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Electrical
  • File Management
  • Manufacturing Design Data
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
  • Process Control
  • Product Data Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Templates
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Version Control
  • Visual Analytics
  • 2D Drawing
  • CAD Tools
  • Presentation Tools
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Alibre Design

Top Features
15/33
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LibreCAD

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Alibre Design

LibreCAD
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Alibre Design
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
LibreCAD
  • By LibreCAD
  • Located in United States
Alibre Design
  • By Alibre
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1997
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