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Best CAD, 3D & engineering software in India (2026)

CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.

65 products compared1 made in India22 with a free plan
FreeCAD logo

FreeCAD

4.6App Advisor rating

Open-source parametric CAD.

FreeOpen source

Starts at

Free

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SketchUp logo

Trimble

4.6App Advisor rating

Easy 3D modelling.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Autodesk Fusion logo

Autodesk

4.6App Advisor rating

Cloud CAD, CAM and CAE.

RecommendedFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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AutoCAD logo

Autodesk

4.5App Advisor rating

2D and 3D CAD standard.

Recommended

Starts at

₹18,000/mo

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Onshape logo

PTC

4.5App Advisor rating

Cloud CAD.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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nanoCAD logo

Nanosoft

4.5App Advisor rating

Low-cost CAD.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Rhino logo

McNeel

4.5App Advisor rating

NURBS modelling.

Starts at

₹80,000/mo

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BricsCAD logo

Bricsys (Hexagon)

4.5App Advisor rating

AutoCAD-compatible CAD.

Starts at

₹4,000/mo

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Twinmotion logo

Epic Games

4.5App Advisor rating

Real-time visualisation.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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ZWCAD logo

ZWSOFT

4.4App Advisor rating

Affordable CAD.

Starts at

₹3,000/mo

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Cura logo

UltiMaker

4.4App Advisor rating

3D printing slicer.

Free

Starts at

Free

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Civil 3D logo

Autodesk

4.4App Advisor rating

Civil engineering design.

Starts at

₹25,000/mo

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V-Ray logo

Chaos

4.4App Advisor rating

Rendering engine.

Starts at

₹5,000/mo

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How to choose cad, 3d & engineering software

Match the tool to your industry's file standards.

Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.

Check local reseller training and support.

What to look for

  • 2D drafting and 3D modelling
  • BIM and structural analysis
  • Simulation and FEA
  • CAM and CNC programming
  • Rendering and visualisation
  • Collaboration and versioning
  • Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
  • Education licences

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CAD, 3D & engineering software — frequently asked questions

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FreeCAD, Onshape (free for public docs), SketchUp Free and Fusion 360 for personal use are free options.

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