Top Free General-Purpose CAD Software

If you have worked with CAD, or even dabbled with CAD drafting, you probably know how powerful and important free general-purpose CAD tools are across a variety of industries. Free general-purpose computer-aided design and drafting software is used not only in architecture and engineering but also in the creation of video games and in the classroom. Due to the high demand for CAD, and the increased need for companies to invest in a CAD designer, computer-aided drafting altogether can cost a large amount of money. Fortunately, we have compiled a list of the best free and open source general-purpose CAD software! Now, you can enjoy all the fun offered by a computer-aided design without having to buy.

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AutoCAD
By Autodesk
(1,798)4.4 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$2940 /2 years
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    Subscribe to Autodesk® AutoCAD® including specialized toolsets and get access to industry-specific functionality, greater mobility with the new web and mobile apps, and the latest feature updates. Spe

    Users
    • Architect
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Civil Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 45% Small-Business
    • 34% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • AutoCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.4
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.7
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.5
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    • AS
    Precision, accuracy, extensive toolset, 3D modeling, wide adoption. Read review
    Humam K.
    HK
    - The easiest 2D drafting software! I’ve been using it almost daily for work and university since around the 2010 versions. - I can easily save... Read review
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,788 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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Subscribe to Autodesk® AutoCAD® including specialized toolsets and get access to industry-specific functionality, greater mobility with the new web and mobile apps, and the latest feature updates. Spe

Users
  • Architect
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Civil Engineering
Market Segment
  • 45% Small-Business
  • 34% Mid-Market
AutoCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.4
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.7
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.5
Views
Average: 8.5
AS
Precision, accuracy, extensive toolset, 3D modeling, wide adoption. Read review
Humam K.
HK
- The easiest 2D drafting software! I’ve been using it almost daily for work and university since around the 2010 versions. - I can easily save... Read review
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Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,788 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
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SketchUp
By Trimble
(1,303)4.5 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$119.00
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    SketchUp helps architects and designers turn their ideas into reality with simple, powerful 3D modeling software. Whether your design is massive or miniature, we'll be with you every step of the way.

    Users
    • Architect
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SketchUp is a 3D design software that allows users to create and visualize models with a vast library of objects and supports rendering software such as Enscape and V-ray.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the software's ease of use, its ability to quickly create 3D models, and its vast library of pre-made components and textures that speed up the design process.
    • Reviewers mentioned that the software requires a lot of time to make things photorealistic, experiences occasional bugs, and lacks precision tools for tasks where exact measurements are critical.
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    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.7
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.1
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Trimble
    Year Founded
    1978
    HQ Location
    Sunnyvale, CA
    Twitter
    @TrimbleCorpNews
    11,581 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    9,167 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ
Product Description
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SketchUp helps architects and designers turn their ideas into reality with simple, powerful 3D modeling software. Whether your design is massive or miniature, we'll be with you every step of the way.

Users
  • Architect
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SketchUp is a 3D design software that allows users to create and visualize models with a vast library of objects and supports rendering software such as Enscape and V-ray.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the software's ease of use, its ability to quickly create 3D models, and its vast library of pre-made components and textures that speed up the design process.
  • Reviewers mentioned that the software requires a lot of time to make things photorealistic, experiences occasional bugs, and lacks precision tools for tasks where exact measurements are critical.
SketchUp features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.7
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.1
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.8
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Trimble
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@TrimbleCorpNews
11,581 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
9,167 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ
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Onshape
By PTC
(663)4.7 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes built-

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD system that allows users to work from any location, collaborate on the same part or assembly, and integrate with various online analysis tools.
    • Users like the accessibility of Onshape, its ability to facilitate real-time collaboration, the integrated parts management, and the fact that it requires no bulky local installation or special workstations.
    • Users experienced issues with the drawing environment being inconsistent, concerns about overall cloud security, limitations in dimensioning and annotation in drawings, and dependency on internet for working.
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    • Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.7
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.9
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    38,521 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM software that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT.​ Only Onshape:​ - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data​ - Includes built-

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Owner
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD system that allows users to work from any location, collaborate on the same part or assembly, and integrate with various online analysis tools.
  • Users like the accessibility of Onshape, its ability to facilitate real-time collaboration, the integrated parts management, and the fact that it requires no bulky local installation or special workstations.
  • Users experienced issues with the drawing environment being inconsistent, concerns about overall cloud security, limitations in dimensioning and annotation in drawings, and dependency on internet for working.
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.7
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.6
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.9
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
38,521 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
AutoCAD LT
By Autodesk
(267)4.3 out of 5
13th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$760 every 2 years
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Create precise 2D drawings faster with the easy-to-use drafting tools in Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® software. Share your work with confidence using TrustedDWG™ technology, the original and most accurate wa

    Users
    • Project Engineer
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Civil Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 52% Small-Business
    • 36% Mid-Market
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    • AutoCAD LT features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.5
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.8
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.9
    Views
    Average: 8.5
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    UM
    AutoCAD LT is a powerful tool that enables the design and documentation of various objects, from buildings and mechanical components to electrical... Read review
    Pallaav S.
    PS
    Some valued elements of AutoCAD LT are: 1. Accuracy and Exactness: AutoCAD LT is known for its high accuracy and precision in 2D plans. It... Read review
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,788 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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Create precise 2D drawings faster with the easy-to-use drafting tools in Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® software. Share your work with confidence using TrustedDWG™ technology, the original and most accurate wa

Users
  • Project Engineer
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Civil Engineering
Market Segment
  • 52% Small-Business
  • 36% Mid-Market
AutoCAD LT features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.5
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.8
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.9
Views
Average: 8.5
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
AutoCAD LT is a powerful tool that enables the design and documentation of various objects, from buildings and mechanical components to electrical... Read review
Pallaav S.
PS
Some valued elements of AutoCAD LT are: 1. Accuracy and Exactness: AutoCAD LT is known for its high accuracy and precision in 2D plans. It... Read review
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Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,788 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
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Solid Edge
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
(399)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
4th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$110.00
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, simulation, ma

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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    • Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.6
    Views
    Average: 8.5
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Solid Edge, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
    • Reviewers appreciate Solid Edge’s advanced designing features even though some have noted a lag if their devices do not have adequate RAM.
    • Reviewers like its intuitive and intelligent interface which allows new users to learn and work on the software easily.
    • Reviewers value ​​how Solid Edge provides a combination of CAD, CAM and CAE tools under one platform to make 3D printing easy.
    RV
    Best cost effective 3D designing software Read review
    SS
    Siemens software product with the latest innovations. Read review
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    Siemens Digital Industries Software
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,933 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, simulation, ma

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.6
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.6
Views
Average: 8.5
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Solid Edge, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
  • Reviewers appreciate Solid Edge’s advanced designing features even though some have noted a lag if their devices do not have adequate RAM.
  • Reviewers like its intuitive and intelligent interface which allows new users to learn and work on the software easily.
  • Reviewers value ​​how Solid Edge provides a combination of CAD, CAM and CAE tools under one platform to make 3D printing easy.
RV
Best cost effective 3D designing software Read review
SS
Siemens software product with the latest innovations. Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,933 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,953 employees on LinkedIn®
Autodesk Fusion
By Autodesk
(493)4.5 out of 5
14th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$476.00
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

    Users
    • Owner
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 69% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Autodesk Fusion is a CAD software that offers advanced modeling tools, customizable toolbars, and shortcuts to improve productivity and speed up the design process.
    • Reviewers like the software's user-friendly interface, the variety of features it offers, its ability to handle projects in an integrated and streamlined way, and the option to share projects online for collaborative work.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with poor compatibility with other CAD software, limited customization options, difficulty in extracting construction drawings from 3D models, and dependency on an internet connection for cloud-based features.
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    • Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,788 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

Users
  • Owner
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 69% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Autodesk Fusion is a CAD software that offers advanced modeling tools, customizable toolbars, and shortcuts to improve productivity and speed up the design process.
  • Reviewers like the software's user-friendly interface, the variety of features it offers, its ability to handle projects in an integrated and streamlined way, and the option to share projects online for collaborative work.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with poor compatibility with other CAD software, limited customization options, difficulty in extracting construction drawings from 3D models, and dependency on an internet connection for cloud-based features.
Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.0
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.8
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,788 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
MicroStation
By Bentley Systems
(328)4.0 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
15th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$2,135.00
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    MicroStation is the only computer-aided design (CAD) software purpose-built for infrastructure design, helping architects and engineers like you bring their vision to life, present their designs to th

    Users
    • Project Engineer
    • Transportation Engineer
    Industries
    • Civil Engineering
    • Architecture & Planning
    Market Segment
    • 36% Enterprise
    • 33% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • MicroStation features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    7.8
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.9
    Views
    Average: 8.5
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Kushal K.
    KK
    It is both exceptional and user-friendly, allowing for the creation of distinctive and beneficial designs that are easily comprehended. It is... Read review
    G M.
    GM
    Easy to use and navigate. It also has powerful modeling capabilities. However, the render quality is only decent. Read review
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    Seller
    Bentley Systems
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Exton, PA
    Twitter
    @BentleySystems
    17,760 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5,107 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MicroStation is the only computer-aided design (CAD) software purpose-built for infrastructure design, helping architects and engineers like you bring their vision to life, present their designs to th

Users
  • Project Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
Industries
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture & Planning
Market Segment
  • 36% Enterprise
  • 33% Mid-Market
MicroStation features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.8
Drawing
Average: 8.8
7.8
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.9
Views
Average: 8.5
Kushal K.
KK
It is both exceptional and user-friendly, allowing for the creation of distinctive and beneficial designs that are easily comprehended. It is... Read review
G M.
GM
Easy to use and navigate. It also has powerful modeling capabilities. However, the render quality is only decent. Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Bentley Systems
Company Website
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Exton, PA
Twitter
@BentleySystems
17,760 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5,107 employees on LinkedIn®
ZWCAD
By ZWSOFT
(247)4.6 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
1st Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$899.00
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    ZWCAD is a fast and powerful and compatible 2D CAD solution for architects, engineers, and designers in the AEC and manufacturing industries. Its unparalleled compatibility and compelling price make i

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Civil Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 68% Small-Business
    • 26% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • ZWCAD is a 2D CAD program with DWG file format compatibility, designed for designers, engineers, and architects in the industrial and AEC sectors.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the software's user-friendly interface, similar commands to standard CAD operations, and the benefit of a perpetual license, making it a cost-effective solution for professionals and businesses.
    • Users experienced occasional software crashes, some missing commands compared to other CAD software, and issues with the rendering speed for complex 3D models.
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    • ZWCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    9.2
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.0
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    Seller
    ZWSOFT
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1998
    HQ Location
    Guangzhou, Guangdong
    Twitter
    @ZWSOFT
    1,591 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    308 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

ZWCAD is a fast and powerful and compatible 2D CAD solution for architects, engineers, and designers in the AEC and manufacturing industries. Its unparalleled compatibility and compelling price make i

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Civil Engineering
Market Segment
  • 68% Small-Business
  • 26% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • ZWCAD is a 2D CAD program with DWG file format compatibility, designed for designers, engineers, and architects in the industrial and AEC sectors.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the software's user-friendly interface, similar commands to standard CAD operations, and the benefit of a perpetual license, making it a cost-effective solution for professionals and businesses.
  • Users experienced occasional software crashes, some missing commands compared to other CAD software, and issues with the rendering speed for complex 3D models.
ZWCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
9.2
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.0
Views
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
ZWSOFT
Company Website
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Guangzhou, Guangdong
Twitter
@ZWSOFT
1,591 Twitter followers
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308 employees on LinkedIn®
DraftSight
By Dassault Systemes
(193)4.2 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $299.00
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    A feature-rich DraftSight is a versatile 2D CAD solution tailored for professionals such as architects, engineers, construction service providers, professional CAD users, designers, educators, and hob

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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    • DraftSight features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.4
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.7
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    • JT
    The best thing about DraftSight is having a very similar user interface as AutoCAD and compatible with latest AutoCAD file format while the license... Read review
    Marc C.
    MC
    Replicates the AutoCAD experience for cheap money. I learned AutoCAD in the 1980s and the rule was (back then and still today), enter keybpard... Read review
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    Dassault Systemes
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1981
    HQ Location
    Velizy-Villacoublay
    Twitter
    @Dassault3DS
    74,702 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    26,571 employees on LinkedIn®
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A feature-rich DraftSight is a versatile 2D CAD solution tailored for professionals such as architects, engineers, construction service providers, professional CAD users, designers, educators, and hob

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
DraftSight features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.4
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.7
Views
Average: 8.5
JT
The best thing about DraftSight is having a very similar user interface as AutoCAD and compatible with latest AutoCAD file format while the license... Read review
Marc C.
MC
Replicates the AutoCAD experience for cheap money. I learned AutoCAD in the 1980s and the rule was (back then and still today), enter keybpard... Read review
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Seller
Dassault Systemes
Company Website
Year Founded
1981
HQ Location
Velizy-Villacoublay
Twitter
@Dassault3DS
74,702 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
26,571 employees on LinkedIn®
Inventor
By Autodesk
(435)4.4 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$2085 1 year
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    Autodesk® Inventor® 2021 software provides engineers and designers professional grade design and engineering solution for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. With Inv

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Machinery
    Market Segment
    • 43% Mid-Market
    • 35% Small-Business
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    8.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.6
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.1
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.9
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    • Rob T.
    RT
    The fact that Inventor is constantly getting new features. Recently the Tolerance Analysis and Model Based Definintion additions have expanded the... Read review
    Rehan A.
    RA
    Inventor GUI is easy to use. I am using Inventor since form 2 years for Sheet metal product desiging. I most like the way of generate DXF for CNC... Read review
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    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,788 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
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Autodesk® Inventor® 2021 software provides engineers and designers professional grade design and engineering solution for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. With Inv

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Machinery
Market Segment
  • 43% Mid-Market
  • 35% Small-Business
Inventor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.6
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.1
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.9
Views
Average: 8.5
Rob T.
RT
The fact that Inventor is constantly getting new features. Recently the Tolerance Analysis and Model Based Definintion additions have expanded the... Read review
Rehan A.
RA
Inventor GUI is easy to use. I am using Inventor since form 2 years for Sheet metal product desiging. I most like the way of generate DXF for CNC... Read review
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Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,788 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
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Shapr3D
By Shapr3D
(157)4.8 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:Free
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    Shapr3D is the leading multi-platform CAD software, delivering precision, flexibility, and efficiency across devices, including iPad, Mac, Windows, and Vision Pro. Built on Siemens Parasolid®, Shapr3D

    Users
    • Student
    Industries
    • Design
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 82% Small-Business
    • 11% Mid-Market
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    9.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.5
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.4
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    • Damaris C.
    DC
    Shapr3D is intuitive and very easy to use. The learning process is quick, and what I like the most is that you can download it with an educational... Read review
    Michael B.
    MB
    Using iPad and Apple Pencil makes the process easy and accurate to create detailed models. There are so many tools and features that it takes a... Read review
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    Shapr3D
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Budapest, Hungary
    Twitter
    @shapr3d
    6,807 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    131 employees on LinkedIn®
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Shapr3D is the leading multi-platform CAD software, delivering precision, flexibility, and efficiency across devices, including iPad, Mac, Windows, and Vision Pro. Built on Siemens Parasolid®, Shapr3D

Users
  • Student
Industries
  • Design
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 82% Small-Business
  • 11% Mid-Market
Shapr3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.5
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.6
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.4
Views
Average: 8.5
Damaris C.
DC
Shapr3D is intuitive and very easy to use. The learning process is quick, and what I like the most is that you can download it with an educational... Read review
Michael B.
MB
Using iPad and Apple Pencil makes the process easy and accurate to create detailed models. There are so many tools and features that it takes a... Read review
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Seller
Shapr3D
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Budapest, Hungary
Twitter
@shapr3d
6,807 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
131 employees on LinkedIn®
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BricsCAD
By Hexagon AB
(131)4.5 out of 5
12th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:€314.00
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    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. The BricsCAD® family of products brings a cost-effective,

    Users
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Construction
    • Civil Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 73% Small-Business
    • 23% Mid-Market
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    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.6
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.7
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    • Peter M.
    PM
    BricsCAD is cost-effective. It has all the functionality you want. It is easy to customise. All settings and options are available in a single... Read review
    EK
    Similar user experience to AutoCAD so easier to get skilled staff Read review
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    Hexagon AB
    HQ Location
    Stockholm
    Twitter
    @HexagonAB
    12,325 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    841 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. The BricsCAD® family of products brings a cost-effective,

Users
  • Owner
Industries
  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering
Market Segment
  • 73% Small-Business
  • 23% Mid-Market
BricsCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.3
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.6
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.7
Views
Average: 8.5
Peter M.
PM
BricsCAD is cost-effective. It has all the functionality you want. It is easy to customise. All settings and options are available in a single... Read review
EK
Similar user experience to AutoCAD so easier to get skilled staff Read review
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Hexagon AB
HQ Location
Stockholm
Twitter
@HexagonAB
12,325 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
841 employees on LinkedIn®
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Altium Designer
By Altium
(562)4.5 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $355.00
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    Altium Designer is the most comprehensive, modern, end-to-end PCB design software and the number one choice among engineers and designers worldwide. Representing decades of innovation and development,

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 55% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.5
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Altium Designer, left between November 2021 and October 2022.
    • Reviewers appreciate Altium Designer’s full integration with layouts and schematics.
    • Reviewers like many new features Altium Designer offers, but some features are complicated to utilize.
    • Reviewers appreciate the various components and chips in Altium Designer even though some reviewers say they are hard to set up.
    DA
    Ease of use, very intuitive menus and controls Read review
    Tim T.
    TT
    Altium Designer comes with everything you need to get a design entered and laid out in one tool. You don't have to pay for additional functions -... Read review
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    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,339 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,195 employees on LinkedIn®
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Altium Designer is the most comprehensive, modern, end-to-end PCB design software and the number one choice among engineers and designers worldwide. Representing decades of innovation and development,

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 55% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Altium Designer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.5
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.8
Views
Average: 8.5
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Altium Designer, left between November 2021 and October 2022.
  • Reviewers appreciate Altium Designer’s full integration with layouts and schematics.
  • Reviewers like many new features Altium Designer offers, but some features are complicated to utilize.
  • Reviewers appreciate the various components and chips in Altium Designer even though some reviewers say they are hard to set up.
DA
Ease of use, very intuitive menus and controls Read review
Tim T.
TT
Altium Designer comes with everything you need to get a design entered and laid out in one tool. You don't have to pay for additional functions -... Read review
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Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,339 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,195 employees on LinkedIn®
CMS IntelliCAD
By CMS
(94)4.7 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $149.95
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    CMS IntelliCAD® is the intelligent, powerful and affordable full-featured CAD Software providing extended customization. CMS IntelliCAD offers a full suite of 2D and 3D Autodesk® AutoCAD® compatible d

    Users
    • Architect
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 86% Small-Business
    • 11% Mid-Market
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    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.8
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    9.6
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.6
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    • Dmytro H.
    DH
    What can I say? Pretty friendly interface. A lot of commands and buttons very similar to AutoCAD. Short cuts, ribbon - all intuitive and clear to... Read review
    Stanislav M.
    SM
    Software is easy to install. I could afford it in my small business due to democratic price. This CAD system meets all my requirements. Read review
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    CMS
    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Burleson, TX
    Twitter
    @CMS_INC
    166 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    2 employees on LinkedIn®
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CMS IntelliCAD® is the intelligent, powerful and affordable full-featured CAD Software providing extended customization. CMS IntelliCAD offers a full suite of 2D and 3D Autodesk® AutoCAD® compatible d

Users
  • Architect
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 86% Small-Business
  • 11% Mid-Market
CMS IntelliCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.8
Drawing
Average: 8.8
9.6
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.6
Views
Average: 8.5
Dmytro H.
DH
What can I say? Pretty friendly interface. A lot of commands and buttons very similar to AutoCAD. Short cuts, ribbon - all intuitive and clear to... Read review
Stanislav M.
SM
Software is easy to install. I could afford it in my small business due to democratic price. This CAD system meets all my requirements. Read review
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Seller
CMS
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Burleson, TX
Twitter
@CMS_INC
166 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2 employees on LinkedIn®
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Creo Parametric
By PTC
(185)4.1 out of 5
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    Creo helps you deliver your best designs in less time with numerous productivity and usability enhancements. Manufacturers rely on PTC to deliver innovative CAD tools for designing composites, conduct

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 38% Enterprise
    • 35% Mid-Market
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    8.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.1
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.9
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.7
    Views
    Average: 8.5
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    • Verified User in Automotive
    UA
    I like to think that it solves all my problems of my design tasks. Be it designing a part, assembling, doing drafting, all of it is taken care by CREO Read review
    Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    UM
    the simplicity of the application and the ability to perform analysis Read review
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    PTC
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    38,521 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: PTC
Product Description
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Creo helps you deliver your best designs in less time with numerous productivity and usability enhancements. Manufacturers rely on PTC to deliver innovative CAD tools for designing composites, conduct

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 38% Enterprise
  • 35% Mid-Market
Creo Parametric features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
9.1
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.9
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.7
Views
Average: 8.5
Verified User in Automotive
UA
I like to think that it solves all my problems of my design tasks. Be it designing a part, assembling, doing drafting, all of it is taken care by CREO Read review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
the simplicity of the application and the ability to perform analysis Read review
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Seller
PTC
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
38,521 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,137 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: PTC
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