Free alternatives to AutoCAD?

[quanbu]

 I'm build simple gates and CAD would be a good way to find the specific lengths and cutting angles for diagonal pieces,

I know AutoCAD is the best and the industry standard. but I doesn't have an AutoCAD subscription.

is there any decent alternative? I dont do 3D Modelling or anything like that.

I have read some article about this: https://pctechtest.com/best-2d-cad-drafting-software , but not really sure about that which one is better?

Edited December 15, 2023 by quanbu

[BIGAL]

I use Bricscad it is very good, more ZWCAD, Drafsight, Starcad plus more.

 

The entry level Bricscad has some great features like includes lisp and is a perpetual license.

[Dahzee]

If what you need CAD for is just casual use then you may be better off with a much simpler program.

 

Draft it from Cadlogic https://www.cadlogic.com/cad-software-products/free comes in a few different levels of cost and complexity which could serve you better.

[ReMark]

Another option is nanoCAD.  There is a free 2D version available.