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solvespace · v3.2
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Parametric 2d/3d CAD
brew install --cask solvespace 11
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v3.29d ago3.1→3.2
Review
Mar 11, 2026SolveSpace is a free, open-source parametric 2D/3D CAD tool with a strong community and active development. It offers a powerful alternative to proprietary CAD software, benefiting engineers, architects, and makers who need affordable design solutions.
SolveSpace is a parametric CAD tool for creating and editing 2D and 3D designs.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, as evidenced by recent commits and closed issues.
Community: Positive community sentiment on Hacker News, with several mentions highlighting its value as a free alternative to proprietary CAD software. No discussion found on Reddit.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Parametric modeling capabilities for precise design control
- + Active development with regular updates and feature improvements
- + Cross-platform support including macOS, Linux, and Windows
Cons
- - No auto-update functionality
- - Limited documentation for complex tasks
Community Mentions
hackernews
hackernews
May 2022 SolveSpace – Parametric 2D/3D CAD
hackernews
hackernews
Oct 2016 Solvespace – parametric 2d/3d CAD
hackernews
May 2016 SolveSpace – Parametric 2d/3d CAD
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown