The Best 71 Microsoft 3D Builder Alternatives

  • Cura

    Cura aims to be a end solution for personal 3D printing with RepRap based machines. It is tuned toward the Ultimaker, but can be used on any RepRap based design.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

  • Slic3r

    STL-to-GCODE translator for RepRap printers Here comes Slic3r! Its features are: - speed - ability to read STL, AMF, OBJ files and generate G-Code and SVG easy configuration and little or no calibration - provide both a graphic...

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

  • MatterControl

    MatterControl is a free, open source app that lets you organize and manage your 3D prints. It's designed to help you get the most out of your 3D printer - making it easy to track, preview, and print your 3D parts.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

  • ZWCAD

    ZWCAD software, as a highly reliable and powerful CAD tool, meets the needs of 2D/3D design & drafting industry, including architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), mechanics, electronics...and anyone who creates CAD drawings.

    Commercial Windows

  • GstarCAD

    GstarCAD is a low-cost internationally used CAD software and value-added alternative of AutoCAD.

    Commercial Windows iPad

  • KOMPAS-3D

    KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements.

    Commercial Windows

  • Vectorworks

    Vectorworks is a computer-aided design (CAD) software program developed by Nemetschek North America that is used for drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling.

    Commercial Mac OS X Windows

  • Archimedes

    Archimedes is a free and open source CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. It is a robust system built over Eclipse’s Rich Client Java Platform fully based on plug ins.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

  • Catia

    CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) (in English usually pronounced /k?'ti?/) is a multi-platform CAD/CAM/CAE commercial software suite developed by the French company Dassault Systèmes.

    Commercial Windows

  • Autodesk Tinkercad

    Tinkercad is a super easy-to-use, browser based 3D design tool. With Tinkercad you can create 3D printable items: toys to play with, decoration to light up your home or jewelry to express yourself. You dream it, you can make it!

    Freemium Web

  • Alibre

    The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.

    Commercial Windows

  • Open CASCADE

    Open CASCADE Technology is a software development platform freely available in open source. It includes components for 3D surface and solid modeling, visualization, data exchange and rapid application development.

    Free Open Source Windows Linux

  • Simplify3D

    Professional 3D printing software streamlines the process of 3D printing, leading to better results.

    Commercial Mac OS X Windows Linux

  • Repetier

    Software for controlling RepRap style 3D-printer like Mendel, Darwin or Prusa mendel. Works with most firmware types.

    Free Mac OS X Windows Linux

  • SmoothieControl

    SmoothieControl is an open source Android application for controlling SmoothieBoard based machine. 3D printer, laser/plasma cutter, CNC, and the like.

    Free Open Source Android Android Tablet

  • KISSlicer

    KISSlicer is a fast, easy-to-use, cross-platform program that takes 3D files (STL) and generates path information (G-code) for a 3D Printer. The FREE version has all the features needed for the hobbyist who uses a single-head machine.

    Freemium Mac OS X Windows Linux

  • CraftWare

    CraftWare is a free, fast, easy-to-use slicer software that converts your digital 3D object into a gcode toolpath format understood by most 3D printers.

    Free Mac OS X Windows

  • ReplicatorG

    This is the software that will drive your MakerBot Replicator, Thing-O-Matic, CupCake CNC, RepRap machine, or generic CNC machine. You can give it a GCode or STL file to process, and it takes it from there.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

  • CADopia

    Download a fully functional CADopia 11 (eval version) for FREE. Engineers, architects, designers and drafters can use this product to create professional CAD drawings. CADopia 11 is available in 12 languages.

    Commercial Mac OS X Windows