cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/59704046
2D/3D, mostly AutoCAD compatible:
Dassault DraftSight:
Graebert Ares Commander (there is Linux version too):
https://www.graebert.com/cad-software/ares-commander/
Bricsys BricsCAD (there is or was Linux version too):
Monstrous 3D CAD system, on league of its own - Dassault Catia:
https://www.3ds.com/products/catia
Architectural - Graphisoft Archicad:
https://graphisoft.com/solutions/archicad/
Architectural, engineering - Nemetschek Allplan:
I used CATIA professionally. It’s a beast.
I was working on machining parts for the aircraft engines that powers most Airbus and Boeing and we were using Catia for the design and machining of the engines.
From their website: Quarterly subscription: $2,268 per quarter Annual Subscription: $7,560 per year
I thought AutoCAD was expensive…