Skip to content
whatismyalternative

TurboCAD

2D drafting and 3D solid modelling for Windows and Mac. Buy a perpetual licence you own, 1

Visit TurboCAD

TurboCAD is a 2D drafting and 3D solid modelling CAD application for Windows and macOS, sold by IMSI Design. It addresses the need to produce drawings, models and production documentation across disciplines including architecture, engineering, manufacturing, product design, woodworking, interior design and 3D printing, working in a single file format that reads and writes DWG/DXF.

Features vary by edition and include full 2D drafting and dimensioning, layers, blocks and symbol libraries, 3D modelling with photorealistic rendering, architectural walls, doors and windows, ACIS solid and surface modelling with part tree and history editing, 2D geometric and dimensional constraints, sheet-metal unfolding, GIS, and Copilot Render, an AI-assisted rendering feature. Other tools include Graphic on Path, a dynamic drafting palette, command search, and a unified multi-language installer. The interface is available in English, French and German.

TurboCAD is offered in four editions — Designer, Deluxe, Professional and Platinum — each available as a perpetual licence or a 1- or 3-year term licence, with floating licence options and volume licensing for teams. A free 15-day trial is available, and enterprise and academic licensing models are offered.

12 alternatives to TurboCAD

Ranked by how well each tool replaces TurboCAD: shared features, audience, price and popularity.

  1. Your own 3D parametric modeler.

    Covers 1 of 15 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    67 out of 100 matchFree
  2. Affordable and powerful 2D/3D CAD software for professionals.

    Covers 2 of 15 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    67 out of 100 matchContact sales
  3. BIM software solutions for AEC experts.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    65 out of 100 matchContact sales
  4. One flexible 3D design software for your entire process.

    Covers 1 of 15 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    65 out of 100 matchContact sales
  5. Free Open Source 2D-CAD

    Covers 0 of 15 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    64 out of 100 matchContact sales
  6. CAD, CAM and FEA software for Linux, available in 2D and 3D versions.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    63 out of 100 matchFree
  7. PDF markup and design review software

    Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    63 out of 100 match$29/mo
  8. AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D DWG/DXF CAD software for Windows and Mac with perpetual licensing

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    63 out of 100 match—
  9. Design, model, present, analyze, realize.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    62 out of 100 match—
  10. 3D design software — bring your vision to life.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    62 out of 100 match$10.75/mo
  11. Draw a floor plan and create a 3D home design in 10 minutes using all-in-one AI-powered 2D

    Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    62 out of 100 match$19.99/mo
  12. The true CAD alternative.

    Covers 2 of 15 key features.

    61 out of 100 matchContact sales