BricsCAD
Free trial onlyDWG-native CAD alternative
Free tier & pricing
Full-featured 30-day self-serve trial covering all levels up to BIM and Ultimate; no permanent free tier after.
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The short answer
BricsCAD is a DWG-based CAD platform spanning 2D drafting to BIM and mechanical design. A self-serve 30-day trial unlocks every product level.
The facts
- Pricing
- Paid · Free trial only
- Free tier
- No
- Runs in browser
- No
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- 2D / 3D
- Good 3D
- Learning curve
- Moderate
- Export formats
- DWG, DXF
The catch
- You must create an account to save or export.
Best for
DWG CAD across 2D, BIM and mechanical
BricsCAD: questions, answered
Is BricsCAD free?
Not really — BricsCAD offers a free trial rather than a lasting free tier. Full-featured 30-day self-serve trial covering all levels up to BIM and Ultimate; no permanent free tier after. After the trial it costs Paid.
What platforms does BricsCAD run on?
BricsCAD is available on Windows, macOS, Linux. It is a desktop install with no browser version.
What file formats can you export from BricsCAD?
BricsCAD exports to DWG, DXF. That includes CAD formats, so you can hand files to a contractor or open them in AutoCAD.
Does BricsCAD do 3D and photorealistic renders?
BricsCAD supports 3D with good 3d render quality. For fully photorealistic output you may want a heavier tool.
Is BricsCAD easy to learn?
Moderate to pick up. DWG CAD across 2D, BIM and mechanical