₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹3,000/mo cheaper (₹15,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
CAD, 3D & engineering software · Alternatives
Best AutoCAD alternatives in India (2026)
AutoCAD is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Autodesk, San Francisco, priced at ₹18,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 1 are built in India, and 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to AutoCAD are Lumion (₹15,000/mo), Vectorworks (₹10,000/mo), Chief Architect (₹20,000/mo), KeyShot (₹10,000/mo) and Rhino (₹80,000/mo). SketchUp is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.
Why businesses look for a AutoCAD alternative
There is no free plan
AutoCAD has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
AutoCAD starts at ₹18,000/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
AutoCAD is built in United States. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
AutoCAD alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches AutoCAD's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | AutoCAD (current) | ₹18,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Lumion | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Vectorworks | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Chief Architect | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  KeyShot | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Rhino | ₹80,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  MATLAB | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Bluebeam Revu | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  BricsCAD | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  V-Ray | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Enscape | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  ZWCAD | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Cedreo | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  ZBrush | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Infurnia | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Substance 3D | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  DraftSight | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Plasticity | Indie $175 USD, Studio $299 USD (plus local taxes) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  SketchUp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs AutoCAD |
| 19 |  CLO 3D | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 20 |  FreeCAD | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs AutoCAD |
Top 10 AutoCAD alternatives in detail
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹8,000/mo cheaper (₹10,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
3. Chief Architect
Chief Architect · Coeur d'Alene · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Residential design.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹20,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹8,000/mo cheaper (₹10,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
₹80,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹62,000/mo higher (₹80,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹10,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
7. Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam (Nemetschek) · Pasadena · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
PDF markup for AEC.
₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹7,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
8. BricsCAD
Bricsys (Hexagon) · Ghent · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
AutoCAD-compatible CAD.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹14,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹13,000/mo cheaper (₹5,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with AutoCAD
- Starts ₹13,000/mo cheaper (₹5,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo)
AutoCAD alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than AutoCAD
Free AutoCAD alternatives
Indian alternatives to AutoCAD
How to choose a AutoCAD alternative
- Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
- Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
- Check local reseller training and support.
AutoCAD alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to AutoCAD in 2026?+
The closest matches to AutoCAD on App Advisor are Lumion (₹15,000/mo), Vectorworks (₹10,000/mo), Chief Architect (₹20,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match AutoCAD, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to AutoCAD?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: SketchUp (Free plan), FreeCAD (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to AutoCAD?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, DraftSight starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo, compared with ₹18,000/mo for AutoCAD. SketchUp also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to AutoCAD?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Infurnia (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
AutoCAD vs Lumion: which is better?+
Lumion is the closest match to AutoCAD in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹3,000/mo cheaper (₹15,000/mo vs ₹18,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these AutoCAD alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category AutoCAD also covers, and Autodesk's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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