# LibreCAD privacy rating

Free, open source 2D CAD application for Windows, macOS and Linux that reads and writes DXF files and reads DWG files, used for technical drawings and floor plans.

## Summary

LibreCAD scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the home and floor plan design criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://librecad.org
- Source code: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Home and floor plan design](https://privacyratings.com/home-design/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0. | https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. An update check that queries GitHub releases can be turned off. | https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations and sponsors, with no ads. | https://opencollective.com/librecad |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/home-design/librecad/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/home-design/librecad.md