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LibreCAD vs QCAD
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | LibreCAD | QCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 6.4k | 1.9k |
| Latest | v2.2.1.5 | v3.33.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace AutoCAD. Alternatives to AutoCAD →
PartialLibreCAD2D drafting that reads DXF and DWG and writes DXF, without 3D or AutoLISP.
PartialQCAD2D drafting on DXF; DWG support comes with a proprietary plugin in QCAD Professional.
LibreCAD
- downloads-latest2026-09-16Download LibreCADpre-release
- continuous2026-09-16Latest build from master branchpre-release
- 2.2.1-latest2026-10-04Release Candidatepre-release
- 2.2.2_alpha-latest2026-08-24Latest build from master branchpre-release
- v2.2.1.52026-05-02LibreCAD 2.2.1.5 Stable Release
QCAD
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LibreCAD
unsigned The latest release, v2.2.1.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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QCAD
unsigned The latest release, v3.33.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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