QCAD
QCAD offers free, open source 2D CAD for technical drawings on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
About QCAD
QCAD is a 2D CAD system for technical drawing, offered as a download for Windows, macOS and Linux. Its interface is designed to stay uncluttered for both beginners and experienced users, and its toolset covers layers, blocks, dimensioning and precision drawing. The QCAD core is available under a permissive open source license, according to the homepage. The current release listed is QCAD 3.33.1, a maintenance update with accessibility and VoiceOver improvements, searchable preference pages and bug fixes. Pricing for the product is not stated on the homepage, and the site uses cookies that visitors can accept or decline.
Key features
- 2D technical drawing with layers and blocks
- Dimensioning and precision drawing tools
- Clean, uncluttered interface for beginners and professionals
- Core available under a permissive open source license
- Downloads for Windows, macOS and Linux
- 3.33.1 adds accessibility and VoiceOver improvements
- Core is available under a permissive open source license
- Interface described as suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals
- Available for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Described as a 2D CAD system, with no 3D modeling mentioned
- Pricing is not stated on the homepage
QCAD at a glance
- Website
- qcad.org/en
- Category
- Design & Creative › 3D, CAD & Motion
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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