# Top 10 Autodesk Viewer Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 62
Explore the best alternatives to Autodesk Viewer for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Autodesk Viewer include design and files. The best overall Autodesk Viewer alternative is Onshape. Other similar apps like Autodesk Viewer are SOLIDWORKS, DraftSight, IrfanView, and FreeCAD. Autodesk Viewer alternatives can be found in [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers) but may also be in [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) or [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Autodesk Viewer
  - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews)
  - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews)
  - [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews)
  - [IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/products/irfanview/reviews)
  - [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews)
  - [Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/products/bentley-view/reviews)
  - [LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/librecad/reviews)
  - [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews)
  - [CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/products/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser/reviews)
  - [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to Autodesk Viewer Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Autodesk Viewer stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Construction, Civil Engineering, and Oil & Energy, and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews)
By PTC
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 725
Onshape is a modern CAD system that eliminates design gridlock and helps engineers do their best work. Onshape unites advanced modeling tools and design data management in a secure cloud workspace that has rapidly become the primary CAD system for thousands of companies worldwide.


Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, Onshape is:
- Better at support
- More expensive
- More usable
Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-viewer-vs-onshape)
**Compare Onshape with other alternatives:**
- [Onshape vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/onshape-vs-solidworks)
- [Onshape vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/irfanview-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/librecad-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/ironcad-vs-onshape)

  ### 2. [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews)
By Dassault Systemes
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 646
SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.


Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, SOLIDWORKS is:
- More expensive
Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-viewer-vs-solidworks)
**Compare SOLIDWORKS with other alternatives:**
- [SOLIDWORKS vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/onshape-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/irfanview-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/librecad-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/ironcad-vs-solidworks)

  ### 3. [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews)
By Dassault Systemes
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 209
DraftSight lets professional CAD users, students and educators create, edit and view DWG files. DraftSight runs on Windows®, Mac® and Linux.


Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-viewer-vs-draftsight)
**Compare DraftSight with other alternatives:**
- [DraftSight vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-onshape)
- [DraftSight vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-solidworks)
- [DraftSight vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-irfanview)
- [DraftSight vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-freecad)
- [DraftSight vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-draftsight)
- [DraftSight vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-librecad)
- [DraftSight vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-draftsight)
- [DraftSight vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-draftsight)
- [DraftSight vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-ironcad)

  ### 4. [IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/products/irfanview/reviews)
By IrfanView
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 51
IrfanView seeks to create unique, new and interesting features, unlike some other graphic viewers, whose whole "creativity" is based on feature cloning, stealing of ideas and whole dialogs from ACDSee and/or IrfanView! (for example: XnView has been stealing/cloning features and whole dialogs from IrfanView, for 10+ years).


Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, IrfanView is:
- Easier to set up
- More usable
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-viewer-vs-irfanview)
**Compare IrfanView with other alternatives:**
- [IrfanView vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/irfanview-vs-onshape)
- [IrfanView vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/irfanview-vs-solidworks)
- [IrfanView vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-irfanview)
- [IrfanView vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-irfanview)
- [IrfanView vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-irfanview)
- [IrfanView vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/irfanview-vs-librecad)
- [IrfanView vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-irfanview)
- [IrfanView vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-irfanview)
- [IrfanView vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/irfanview-vs-ironcad)

  ### 5. [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews)
By FreeCAD
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5
**Total Reviews:** 62
FreeCAD is a parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size.


Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-viewer-vs-freecad)
**Compare FreeCAD with other alternatives:**
- [FreeCAD vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-onshape)
- [FreeCAD vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-solidworks)
- [FreeCAD vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-freecad)
- [FreeCAD vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-irfanview)
- [FreeCAD vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-freecad)
- [FreeCAD vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-librecad)
- [FreeCAD vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-freecad)
- [FreeCAD vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-freecad)
- [FreeCAD vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-ironcad)

  ### 6. [Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/products/bentley-view/reviews)
By Bentley Systems
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5
**Total Reviews:** 18
Bentley View is the industry's most powerful free viewer. You can view over 50 file formats, including CAD and raster images as well as Bentley's uniquely powerful iModels.


Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, Bentley View is:
- More expensive
Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-viewer-vs-bentley-view)
**Compare Bentley View with other alternatives:**
- [Bentley View vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-onshape)
- [Bentley View vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-solidworks)
- [Bentley View vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-draftsight)
- [Bentley View vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-irfanview)
- [Bentley View vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-freecad)
- [Bentley View vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-librecad)
- [Bentley View vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-bentley-view)
- [Bentley View vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser)
- [Bentley View vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-ironcad)

  ### 7. [LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/librecad/reviews)
By FreeCAD
**Average Rating:** 3.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 25
LibreCAD is a free Open Source CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux.


Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-viewer-vs-librecad)
**Compare LibreCAD with other alternatives:**
- [LibreCAD vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/librecad-vs-onshape)
- [LibreCAD vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/librecad-vs-solidworks)
- [LibreCAD vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-librecad)
- [LibreCAD vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/irfanview-vs-librecad)
- [LibreCAD vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-librecad)
- [LibreCAD vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-librecad)
- [LibreCAD vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-librecad)
- [LibreCAD vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-librecad)
- [LibreCAD vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/ironcad-vs-librecad)

  ### 8. [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews)
By ACTCAD
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 50
ActCAD has been consistently providing CAD Solutions for years and is the leading Indian CAD Software trusted by over 1 Million happy users worldwide. A power-packed genuine CAD Software available to you at a reasonable price.


Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, ActCAD BIM is:
- More expensive
- Better at support
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-autodesk-viewer)
**Compare ActCAD BIM with other alternatives:**
- [ActCAD BIM vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-onshape)
- [ActCAD BIM vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-solidworks)
- [ActCAD BIM vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-draftsight)
- [ActCAD BIM vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-irfanview)
- [ActCAD BIM vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-freecad)
- [ActCAD BIM vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-bentley-view)
- [ActCAD BIM vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-librecad)
- [ActCAD BIM vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser)
- [ActCAD BIM vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-ironcad)

  ### 9. [CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/products/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser/reviews)
By Cadmatic
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 50
CADMATIC eBrowser makes project review a breeze. Walk through your 3D model, combine several models in one, or compare models with the powerful 3D viewer. You can check collisions, easily locate objects and check their details, take measurements, view laser-scanned point clouds, and leave notes (markups) on top of the 3D model. Use it with your VR interface to take project review to the next level. CADMATIC eBrowser file sizes are extremely small, only approx. 10MB per project! You can easily share your project 3D model via email or a messaging application like Microsoft Teams. Why wait, download CADMATIC eBrowser now to optimize your project review and communication. CADMATIC eBrowser – key features: - Stand-alone browser with support for multiple file formats: EBM, EBMX (native Cadmatic formats), DWG, DFX, IFC, DGN, NWD - Possibility to merge and compare 3D models, including metadata and clash check, from different formats and sources and subset parts of models - The collision detector inside eBrowser enables users to gain more in-depth insight into the 3D model, combine 3D models from different sources, and check consistency between disciplines. - Option to upload point clouds with photorealistic panoramic views to compare design models with existing structures - Efficient and straightforward navigation using 3D or model hierarchy, check all meta-data about any object with one click - Control visibility, transparency, and color of objects - Use markups for change management and discussions with other project partners - Support for VR interface “There is no other 3D communication tool more capable than CADMATIC eBrowser.” – Cor Lettenga, DEKC Managing Director


Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, CADMATIC eBrowser is:
- More expensive
- Better at support
Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-viewer-vs-cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser)
**Compare CADMATIC eBrowser with other alternatives:**
- [CADMATIC eBrowser vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-onshape)
- [CADMATIC eBrowser vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-solidworks)
- [CADMATIC eBrowser vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-draftsight)
- [CADMATIC eBrowser vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-irfanview)
- [CADMATIC eBrowser vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-freecad)
- [CADMATIC eBrowser vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser)
- [CADMATIC eBrowser vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-librecad)
- [CADMATIC eBrowser vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser)
- [CADMATIC eBrowser vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-ironcad)

  ### 10. [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews)
By IronCAD
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 43
IronCAD's mission has and continues to be the creation of award winning 3D Design Collaboration Solutions that lead the industry in their ease-of-use and design productivity.


Reviewers say compared to Autodesk Viewer, IronCAD is:
- More expensive
Categories in common with Autodesk Viewer: [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)

**Compare:** [Autodesk Viewer vs IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-viewer-vs-ironcad)
**Compare IronCAD with other alternatives:**
- [IronCAD vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/ironcad-vs-onshape)
- [IronCAD vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/ironcad-vs-solidworks)
- [IronCAD vs DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/compare/draftsight-vs-ironcad)
- [IronCAD vs IrfanView](https://www.g2.com/compare/irfanview-vs-ironcad)
- [IronCAD vs FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/freecad-vs-ironcad)
- [IronCAD vs Bentley View](https://www.g2.com/compare/bentley-view-vs-ironcad)
- [IronCAD vs LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/ironcad-vs-librecad)
- [IronCAD vs ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-ironcad)
- [IronCAD vs CADMATIC eBrowser](https://www.g2.com/compare/cadmatic-cadmatic-ebrowser-vs-ironcad)


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