What does LibreCAD replace?

LibreCAD is a free alternative to AutoCAD.

Is LibreCAD open source?

Yes. LibreCAD is licensed under GPL-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (Arch extra: librecad; Flathub: org.librecad.librecad). Install with: sudo pacman -S librecad or flatpak install flathub org.librecad.librecad.

There's nothing to host: LibreCAD is a desktop app that runs on your own machine.

A free, open-source alternative to AutoCAD.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Desktop app

Open source · GPL-2.0 Linux Arch/AUR

LibreCAD/LibreCAD6.5k★last push Oct 11, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Install

$ sudo pacman -S librecad

$ flatpak install flathub org.librecad.librecad

What does LibreCAD replace?: LibreCAD is a free alternative to AutoCAD.
Is LibreCAD open source?: Yes. LibreCAD is licensed under GPL-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does LibreCAD run on Linux?: Yes (Arch extra: librecad; Flathub: org.librecad.librecad). Install with: sudo pacman -S librecad or flatpak install flathub org.librecad.librecad.
Can you self-host LibreCAD?: There's nothing to host: LibreCAD is a desktop app that runs on your own machine.