CADCraft: ArtCraft's AutoCAD-Style App
Last verified November 1, 2026
Quick verdict
- Safe?
- From official GitHub releases, signed and checksummed
- Free?
- Yes, open source
- For
- Trying a free AutoCAD-style tool; not yet for critical pro work
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CADCraft
| Latest release (Nov 1, 2026) | v0.15.1 |
|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ~7,400 |
| Status | Alpha (see roadmap) |
| License | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Official links | getartcraft.com · github.com/storytold/cadcraft |
Download cadcraftSource: github.com/storytold (official)
The CADCraft README describes "an open-source, modern 2D and 3D CAD application, built in pure Rust" with "the command line, object snaps, layers, dimensions, hatches, blocks and DXF drawings you already know." The GitHub description calls it "a clean-room AutoCAD-style app."
Highlights from the README
- Command-line workflow: type
L, click two points, type@5<45, with clickable keyword prompts, AutoComplete, object snaps, polar tracking, ortho, grips - Layouts with paper space, viewports, page setups and PLOT to PDF
- DXF drawings; example files ship in the repo
- Runs on macOS, Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and in the browser; drivable via CLI and MCP
We found no published parity score for CADCraft comparable to PhotoCraft's, so check the repo's roadmap before relying on it for production drawings.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CADCraft an AutoCAD alternative?
It's an open-source CAD app modeled on AutoCAD-style workflows. It isn't affiliated with Autodesk.
Does CADCraft support DWG?
The README highlights DXF drawings. Check the repository for current DWG support before relying on it.