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# Alternatives to LoopCAD

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> Explore the top alternatives to LoopCAD. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **Onshape** — 4.5/5 (341 reviews) — Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD \& PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/164681/onshape)
   - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/164681/loopcad/vs/onshape)
2. **Altium Develop** — 4.6/5 (181 reviews) — Altium Develop unifies teams across design and manufacturing, enabling real-time collaboration and faster innovation.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/175058/altium-designer)
   - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/175058/loopcad/vs/altium-designer)
3. **AutoCAD** — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews) — 2D and 3D CAD software with design automation and engineering toolsets, plus web and mobile apps.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174021/autocad)
   - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/174021/loopcad/vs/autocad)
4. **SolidWorks Premium** — 4.6/5 (756 reviews) — Mechanical CAD, design validation, product data management, design communication, and CAD productivity tools in a single package.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/93121/solidworks-premium)
   - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/93121/129339/solidworks-premium/vs/loopcad)
5. **Alibre Design** — 4.7/5 (182 reviews) — Comprehensive mechanical CAD including modeling, sheet metal, drawings, rendering, scripting, automation, design libraries, API \& more.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/172312/alibre-design)
   - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/172312/loopcad/vs/alibre-design)
6. **MATLAB** — 4.6/5 (2090 reviews) — MATLAB is a programming software for engineers and scientists to analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/125813/matlab)
   - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/129339/matlab/vs/loopcad)
7. **CATIA** — 4.6/5 (223 reviews) — Product design software that addresses all manufacturing organizations, from OEMs through their supply chains, to small producers.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/100453/catia)
   - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/100453/129339/catia/vs/loopcad)
8. **Creo** — 4.4/5 (126 reviews) — CAD solution that helps businesses create 3D or 2D figures and variants of configurable products using direct and parametric modeling.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/164678/creo)
   - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/164678/loopcad/vs/creo)
9. **Inventor** — 4.5/5 (277 reviews) — On-premise 3D CAD software that offers engineers professional-grade 3D design, documentation, product simulation tools, and more.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174020/inventor)
   - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/174020/loopcad/vs/inventor)
10. **Civil 3D** — 4.4/5 (39 reviews) — Autodesk Civil 3D® Civil infrastructure design and documentation software. Call us at (818) 797-9690
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/199886/civil-3d)
    - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/199886/loopcad/vs/civil-3d)
11. **ActCAD** — 4.2/5 (214 reviews) — ActCAD is professional grade 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling CAD software which works in dwg and dxf file formats. Most affordable cad S/W.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/168061/actcad-professional)
    - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/168061/loopcad/vs/actcad-professional)
12. **Autodesk Fusion** — 4.5/5 (268 reviews) — Cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM tool that connects design teams and helps manage product development processes on a unified platform.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/178416/fusion-360)
    - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/178416/loopcad/vs/fusion-360)
13. **AutoCAD LT** — 4.6/5 (225 reviews) — Create 2D drawings more efficiently
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/2011/autocad-lt)
    - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/2011/129339/autocad-lt/vs/loopcad)
14. **ClearCalcs** — 4.6/5 (37 reviews) — Easy to use online structural design and analysis software for beams, columns, portal frames, retaining walls and more.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/173974/clearcalcs)
    - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/173974/loopcad/vs/clearcalcs)
15. **Designcenter Solid Edge** — 4.4/5 (54 reviews) — Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/179964/solid-edge)
    - [Compare vs LoopCAD](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129339/179964/loopcad/vs/solid-edge)

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