Researched and Edited by Rajat Gupta
Last updated: April 2025
General-Purpose CAD Software overview
Researched and Edited by Rajat Gupta
Last updated: April 2025
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Introducing Shapr3D - The Ultimate CAD Companion for Designers on the Move Empower your creativity and take your CAD projects wherever your inspiration leads with Shapr3D. Crafted for the modern designer in motion, this revolutionary software transforms any location into a dynamic workspace ...
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Starts from $29.00/month when Billed Yearly
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Experience the power of simplified design with AutoCAD, the cutting-edge CAD software that revolutionizes the way you create 2D and 3D drawings. Developed by AutoDesk, AutoCAD offers a comprehensive toolset that streamlines the process of drafting and editing geometric designs and models in ...
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AutoCAD offers custom pricing plan
Pros & Cons
Offers fast and flexible drawing options, modifying tools, and 2D features, great for GIS plans, architecture, and planning.
Allows for customizing shortcuts and annotative text/dimensions placement for efficient drafting.
Continuous improvements over the years make it easier to work with, with a familiar layout like Microsoft Word/Excel.
Efficient updates enhance user experience, excellent integration with other Autodesk software and Adobe suites.
Newcomers may find the richness of features and learning all shortcuts challenging without proper guidance.
Limited selection in the Marketplace for additional apps and connectors, potentially restricting advanced functionalities.
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Introducing LibreCAD, a cutting-edge 2D CAD software designed for users seeking precision and efficiency in their design projects. Boasting the tagline "A 2D CAD Software for Users," LibreCAD offers a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities to cater to the diverse needs of architects, ...
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Introducing QCAD – a versatile CAD system that caters to the needs of every user, regardless of their experience level. As a powerful open-source application, QCAD is designed for precise computer-aided drafting in 2D, offering a wide array of tools and functionalities to create detailed ...
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Elevate your design projects with FreeCAD, a cutting-edge 3D parametric modeler that empowers you to create intricately detailed objects with precision and ease. Whether you're crafting small-scale prototypes or large-scale structures, FreeCAD is your go-to open-source software that merges ...
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Introducing CorelCAD, a leading professional CAD software solution designed for architects, engineers, and designers. With a robust set of 2D drafting and 3D design tools, CorelCAD is the go-to choice for tackling various design requirements with precision and efficiency. Empowering users with ...
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Introducing Solid Edge, a comprehensive suite of cost-effective software solutions designed to streamline your product development process. Built on the cutting-edge technologies of Siemens, Solid Edge offers a sophisticated set of tools for 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, and more. Shape ...
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Solid Edge offers custom pricing plan
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Introducing Ares Commander, a cutting-edge 2D and 3D CAD software designed for seamless DWG editing. Perfect for creating and modifying DWG drawings on-the-go, Ares Commander offers unrivaled flexibility across all devices. The Trinity concept revolutionizes the CAD experience by merging the ...
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Ares Commander offers custom pricing plan
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Introducing ACTCAD, an intuitive CAD software solution designed for both 2D and 3D drafting needs. With the tagline "A Simple IntelliCAD Software," ACTCAD combines simplicity and powerful functionality to cater to a variety of users. ACTCAD boasts a comprehensive block library comprising over ...
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Starts from $199.00Perpetual License when Billed Yearly
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Introducing DraftSight, a cutting-edge CAD software solution tailored for architects, engineers, construction professionals, CAD experts, designers, educators, and hobbyists alike. With DraftSight, you get a versatile platform that offers a plethora of options, choices, and tools to cater to ...
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DraftSight offers custom pricing plan
Pros & Cons
Economical option for drafting 2D with LISP files, making it a perfect alternative for Autodesk tax.
Great for viewing, creating, and editing Autocad files, especially for 2D drawing.
Features the same tools as AutoCAD for a fraction of the cost, making it a good AutoCAD alternative.
Free to use basic 2D CAD software with the option to upgrade for advanced functionalities.
Software issues causing lag even on high-end PCs.
Limited selection in the Marketplace for additional apps and connectors.
