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QCAD
qcad · v3.32.8,12.7-26-qt6
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Free, open source application for computer aided drafting in 2D
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Trust Score 5/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v3.32.8,12.7-26-qt61d ago3.32.7,12.7-26-qt6→3.32.8,12.7-26-qt6
6d ago3.32.6,12.7-26-qt6→3.32.7,12.7-26-qt6
Review
Mar 10, 2026QCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD application that supports DXF and DWG formats, making it ideal for engineers, architects, and designers. It offers a comprehensive set of drafting tools and is available across multiple platforms.
QCAD is a 2D computer-aided drafting (CAD) application for creating and editing engineering drawings.
Maturity: The project is mature with significant GitHub traction, though the NOASSERTION license raises some concerns.
Community: Hacker News discussions highlight positive reception, though activity is limited and mostly historical.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Cross-platform support
- + Supports DXF and DWG formats
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Unclear licensing terms
Community Mentions
hackernews
May 2022 QCAD – Open Source CAD System
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Dec 2021 QCAD 3.27
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Jun 2020 LibreCAD vs. QCAD (2019)
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