QCAD

Free, open-source 2D CAD for technical drawings

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Last commit18 Oct 2026
LicenceGPL-3.0Per the project
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QCAD is a 2D CAD application for floor plans, mechanical parts and schematics, with more than 40 construction tools and a large part library. The open-source Community Edition is free; QCAD Professional adds DWG support for a one-off fee.

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Runs onWindows, macOS, Linux
Commercial useAllowed
Open-source licence (GPL-3.0): the Open Source Definition rules out restrictions on fields of use, including business use.

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