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Best BricsCAD alternatives in India (2026)

BricsCAD is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Bricsys (Hexagon), Ghent, priced at ₹4,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 1 are built in India, and 5 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to BricsCAD are ZWCAD (₹3,000/mo), V-Ray (₹5,000/mo), Enscape (₹5,000/mo), ZBrush (₹3,500/mo) and Navisworks (₹8,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.

Why businesses look for a BricsCAD alternative

Cost

BricsCAD starts at ₹4,000/mo. 5 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Indian support and GST

BricsCAD is built in Belgium. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

BricsCAD alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches BricsCAD's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
BricsCAD logoBricsCAD (current)₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
1ZWCAD logoZWCAD₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
2V-Ray logoV-Ray₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
3Enscape logoEnscape₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
4ZBrush logoZBrush₹3,500/moNoWebNo4.3/5
5Navisworks logoNavisworks₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
6Vectorworks logoVectorworks₹10,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
7Autodesk 3ds Max logoAutodesk 3ds Max₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
8Autodesk Maya logoAutodesk Maya₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
9AutoCAD logoAutoCAD₹18,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
10MATLAB logoMATLAB₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
11Infurnia logoInfurnia₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.4/5
12Autodesk Inventor logoAutodesk Inventor₹20,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
13KeyShot logoKeyShot₹10,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
14Substance 3D logoSubstance 3D₹1,700/moNoWebNo4.3/5
15DraftSight logoDraftSight₹1,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
16Autodesk Revit logoAutodesk Revit₹25,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
17Lumion logoLumion₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
18Cedreo logoCedreo₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
19Civil 3D logoCivil 3D₹25,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
20Chief Architect logoChief Architect₹20,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5

Top 10 BricsCAD alternatives in detail

ZWCAD logo

1. ZWCAD

ZWSOFT · Guangzhou · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5

Affordable CAD.

₹3,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
V-Ray logo

2. V-Ray

Chaos · Sofia · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5

Rendering engine.

₹5,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Enscape logo

3. Enscape

Chaos · Karlsruhe · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5

Real-time rendering.

₹5,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
ZBrush logo

4. ZBrush

Maxon · Friedrichsdorf · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5

Digital sculpting.

₹3,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹3,500/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Navisworks logo

5. Navisworks

Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5

BIM coordination.

₹8,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹4,000/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Vectorworks logo

6. Vectorworks

Vectorworks · Columbia · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5

Design and BIM.

₹10,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹6,000/mo higher (₹10,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Autodesk 3ds Max logo

7. Autodesk 3ds Max

Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5

3D modelling and rendering.

₹15,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹11,000/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Autodesk Maya logo

8. Autodesk Maya

Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5

3D animation.

₹15,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹11,000/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
AutoCAD logo

9. AutoCAD

Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5

2D and 3D CAD standard.

₹18,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹14,000/mo higher (₹18,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
MATLAB logo

10. MATLAB

MathWorks · Natick · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5

Numerical computing.

₹8,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with BricsCAD

  • Starts ₹4,000/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)

BricsCAD alternatives by what you need

How to choose a BricsCAD alternative

  • Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
  • Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
  • Check local reseller training and support.

BricsCAD alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to BricsCAD in 2026?+

The closest matches to BricsCAD on App Advisor are ZWCAD (₹3,000/mo), V-Ray (₹5,000/mo), Enscape (₹5,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match BricsCAD, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to BricsCAD?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to BricsCAD has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

What is the cheapest alternative to BricsCAD?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, DraftSight starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo, compared with ₹4,000/mo for BricsCAD. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to BricsCAD?+

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.

BricsCAD vs ZWCAD: which is better?+

ZWCAD is the closest match to BricsCAD in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these BricsCAD alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category BricsCAD also covers, and Bricsys (Hexagon)'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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