r/cad is a subreddit with 67k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and self-promotion, and the community frequently discusses looking, lookingfor, cad, struggling, and model, and they frequently recommend/review cad software, 3d modeling software, and modeling software.
Computer-Aided Design
A place to talk about anything related to CAD. Ask questions about CAD software, drawing standards or just show off your latest project.
Popular Themes in r/cad
#1
Solution Requests
: "Hi guys! I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to Fusion. I have very high proficiency in it, but it's just too expensive, and freecad makes me want to throw something. Any advice?"
4 posts
#2
Self-Promotion
: "I built a fast, no-install STEP viewer that measures anything from the exact CAD geometry, and handles STL/OBJ too"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/cad
#1
Looking
48 posts
#2
Lookingfor
48 posts
#3
Cad
44 posts
#4
Struggling
25 posts
#5
Model
9 posts
#6
Help
: "Iām looking for Help making a rosary chain but made out of Xanax bars šššš"
9 posts
#7
Software
8 posts
#8
Modeling
7 posts
#9
3d
7 posts
#10
Cad Program
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/cad
Cad Software
48 reviews
#1
Fusion 360
4.2ā
from 5 reviews
#2
Onshape
4.6ā
from 5 reviews
#3
FreeCAD
2.7ā
from 3 reviews
3d Modeling Software
10 reviews
#1
SolidWorks
3.0ā
from 2 reviews
#2
Autodesk
4.0ā
from 1 review
#3
Rhino
4.0ā
from 1 review
Modeling Software
6 reviews
#1
ViaCAD
4.0ā
from 1 review
#2
Blender
4.0ā
from 1 review
#3
Onshape
4.0ā
from 1 review
Flair Used in r/cad
#1
Vectorworks
: "New Hardware"
1 post
#2
Siemens NX
: "Need help exporting to .step/.stp using educational Design center license"
1 post
Member Growth in r/cad
Yearly
+5k members(8.2%)
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Last updated: September 30, 2026