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CAD, 3D & engineering software · Alternatives
Best Mastercam alternatives in India (2026)
Mastercam is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from CNC Software, Tolland, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 0 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Mastercam are SolidWorks (On request), CATIA (On request), Siemens NX (On request), PTC Creo (On request) and ArchiCAD (On request). Published prices in this list start at ₹15,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Mastercam alternative
The price isn't published
CNC Software quotes Mastercam per organisation. 6 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
Mastercam alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Mastercam'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Mastercam (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | SolidWorks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  CATIA | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Siemens NX | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  PTC Creo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  ArchiCAD | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Tekla Structures | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  STAAD.Pro | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  ETABS | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Bentley MicroStation | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Ansys | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  COMSOL | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Altair HyperWorks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Autodesk BIM 360 / ACC | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 14 |  SimScale | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  AutoCAD | ₹18,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Autodesk Revit | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Autodesk Inventor | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Autodesk 3ds Max | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Autodesk Maya | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Rhino | ₹80,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Mastercam alternatives in detail
2. CATIA
Dassault Systèmes · Vélizy-Villacoublay · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5
Aerospace and automotive CAD.
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8. ETABS
Computers and Structures · Walnut Creek · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Building analysis.
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9. Bentley MicroStation
Bentley Systems · Exton · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Infrastructure CAD.
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10. Ansys
Ansys · Canonsburg · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.1/5
Simulation software with Pune R&D.
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Mastercam alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Mastercam alternative
- Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
- Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
- Check local reseller training and support.
Mastercam alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Mastercam in 2026?+
The closest matches to Mastercam on App Advisor are SolidWorks (On request), CATIA (On request), Siemens NX (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Mastercam, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Mastercam?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Mastercam has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Mastercam?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Autodesk 3ds Max starts lowest at ₹15,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Mastercam vs SolidWorks: which is better?+
SolidWorks is the closest match to Mastercam in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Mastercam alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category Mastercam also covers, and CNC Software'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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