Which Lego CAD software in 2026?

[mattias_bygger]

I'm planning to do instructions for a couple of small size builds (50-100 pieces). There are so many different options for the digital building of the Lego models. 

Which one would you recommend? 

Lego Studio 2.0 is a blurry on my 4K screen. Otherwise it seems to be easy enough to use.

Bricklink Stud.io?
LDD?
LeoCAD?
LDCad? - Seems difficult to use.
MLCad?
Mecabricks.com? - Seems to get stuck loading pieces. 

 

 

 

[1963maniac]

MLCAD is still my choice. I've tried LDCad, LDD, and Studio. LDD has not been supported for many years. I find LDCad difficult. Studio is hard to find and place the parts. 

[mattias_bygger]

Thanks for your input.  MLCAD is the only one I haven't had a look at yet! But I will now.