CADCraft
Free, open-source CAD and drafting app, a clean-room take on Autodesk AutoCAD.
Our verdict
CADCraft is for hobbyists who want to try a free AutoCAD-style drafting tool. Skip it if you need a mature CAD tool for professional drawings.
What it does well
- Mechanical part drawing with section hatching
- Free and open source on desktop and in the browser
- Installers for Windows, macOS and Linux
Where it falls short
- Early development per its README
- Long list of known gaps listed in its README
- Young project; versions are still 0.x
CADCraft is a computer-aided design and drafting app written in Rust. Its README describes it as a clean-room reimplementation of Autodesk AutoCAD.
The README points to a roadmap and a gaps list for what is still missing.
Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money