What Tablif read on CadMac's site
CadMac describes itself as: “CadMac — open-source 2D CAD for macOS”
- Price model: free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: AutoCAD
- How it differs: “native reader/writer, no external converter”
What it is
Calls itself “2D CAD”.
- Calls itself: 2D CAD
“2D CAD”
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to AutoCAD.
- Alternative to: AutoCAD
“…open & save DWG (native reader/writer, no external converter) and DXF”
“AutoCAD alternative for Mac”
What it costs
A free tier, free forever.
- Free plan: free forever
“It is free and open source (GPL-3.0).”
How it runs
A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. Open source. AI is a side feature.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- API: yes
- Open source: yes
- AI role: a side feature
“CadMac is a fast, native 2D CAD application for macOS”
“Open-source native 2D CAD for macOS”
What it works with
Names Actions, Codespaces and 4 more on its pages.
- Names: Actions · Codespaces · GitHub Advanced Security · +3
“Actions Automate any workflow”
“Codespaces Instant dev environments”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“⬇ Download the latest CadMac.dmg — macOS 14 (Sonoma) or newer, Apple Silicon & Intel.”
“README.md -> https://github.com/nsroot/CadMac/blob/main/README.md”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 22 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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