BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source combinatorial solid modeling system.
Publisher’s description
What is BRLCAD?
BRLCAD is an open-source 3d & cad program for Windows from BRL-CAD Development Team.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 7.42.0, released on August 12, 2025. 4 versions are listed since January 3, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,482 times. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: BRLCAD is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BRLCAD safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
76DDED453C52FF61273B361D0E14CA2C6D6F8A76DCCF515BB50A33844F5BAEA6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.42.0Latest | August 12, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.40.2 | October 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.38.0 | January 26, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.36.0 | January 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BRL-CAD.brlcad -echoco install brl-cad -yBRL-CAD_7.42.0_win64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- BRL-CAD Development Team
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- LGPL License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 7.42.0
- Released
- August 12, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,482
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- BRL-CAD.brlcad
- Chocolatey package
- brl-cad
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Frequently asked questions
Is BRLCAD free?
Yes. BRLCAD is open-source software under the LGPL License licence.
Is BRLCAD safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BRLCAD with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BRLCAD be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BRLCAD run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BRLCAD?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 3, 2024.
What are alternatives to BRLCAD?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, NetLogo and Bambu Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
