Download it. Detail a simple beam. If you hit the limits within your first project, you know you need the paid version. If not, enjoy a powerful free tool while it lasts.
After testing the (compatible with AutoCAD versions 2015 through 2025) for three weeks on a medium-sized foundation and column project, here is my brutally honest, long-form review. Installation & Setup (4/5) The Good: The installer is lightweight (~15 MB). It detects your installed AutoCAD versions automatically. I ran it on AutoCAD 2023 and 2025 – no crashes. The ribbon integration is clean: a new tab named "AutoRebar" appears with logical icons (Beam, Column, Footing, Stirrup, etc.). AutoRebar for Autodesk AutoCAD 2015-2025 Free D...
| | Impact | |----------------|-------------| | Max 50 stirrups per drawing | Cannot detail a full floor slab | | No Excel/CSV schedule export | Manual copying of tables only | | No custom shape code editor | Cannot add non-standard bend shapes (e.g., complex column links) | | Watermark on print/plot | "Generated by AutoRebar Free" appears on bottom right of every layout | | No batch processing | Must detail beams one by one | | No API access | No scripting or automation with LISP/Python | Download it
Platform: Windows / Autodesk AutoCAD 2015–2025 Type: Structural detailing / Rebar shop drawing plugin Price: Free (Freemium model – limitations apply) Developer: Engineering software group (various distributions – commonly found as "AutoRebar" on CAD forums and GitHub) Overview If you work in reinforced concrete (RC) detailing, you know that manually drawing rebar in plain AutoCAD is a soul-crushing exercise in repetition. Layer management, hatches, bend annotations, schedules – it takes hours. Enter AutoRebar , a specialized plugin that claims to automate 80% of the rebar detailing process directly inside AutoCAD. If not, enjoy a powerful free tool while it lasts
However, the and print watermark are deliberate annoyances designed to push you toward the Pro version. If you are a student or a hobbyist, this is a 5-star gem. If you are a professional, use it as a 30-day trial – then either pay up or switch to a more robust alternative like RebarCAD.
The free version prompts you to register (email required) after 15 days of use. It also shows a small non-intrusive banner in the command line – not annoying, but present. No malware warnings from Windows Defender, which is a relief for free CAD tools.
