Compare ActCAD and AutoCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 With One-Time Purchase
$2940/2 years
ActCAD
Star Rating
(50)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 With One-Time Purchase
Learn more about ActCADAutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,797)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in its drawing capabilities, with a high score of 9.4, while ActCAD follows closely with a score of 9.2, indicating that both products are strong in this area, but AutoCAD has a slight edge.
- Reviewers mention that the ease of setup is significantly better in ActCAD, scoring 9.3 compared to AutoCAD's 8.0, suggesting that new users may find ActCAD more accessible when starting out.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's file import/export functionality is robust, scoring 9.3 for importing files, while ActCAD matches this with a score of 8.7, indicating both products are capable but AutoCAD may offer a more seamless experience.
- Users on G2 report that ActCAD shines in terms of overall support quality, with a score of 8.7 compared to AutoCAD's 8.2, suggesting that users may find better assistance and resources when using ActCAD.
- Reviewers say that AutoCAD's dynamic updating feature is rated at 8.4, which is beneficial for real-time collaboration, while ActCAD does not have a comparable feature highlighted, indicating a potential gap in collaborative capabilities.
- Users report that while both products have strong data visualization capabilities, AutoCAD scores 8.8, slightly higher than ActCAD, which may enhance the user experience for those needing to present complex data visually.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ActCAD
ActCAD 2025 Software
Starting at $249.00
With One-Time Purchase
ActCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with functionality of the industry leaders. We offer two product options:
- ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users
- ActCAD Prime for 2D Drafting, 3D Modeling and BIM (Building Information Modeling) functionality
ActCAD can be used for applications across domains Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) including Structural, Electrical and Mechanical.
We also offer value added products for specific applications based on ActCAD:
- ActCAD Nesting
- ActCAD Dials & Scales
- ActCAD CNC Post Processor
ActCAD uses the latest IntelliCAD 11 Engine, Open Design Alliance, dwg/dxf Libraries, ACIS 3D Modeling Kernel, and many other Technologies which ensures file support right from the early R2.5 to the latest 2022 Version of dwg/dxf. It also supports other file formats like .dgn, .step/.stp, .iges/.igs, .stl, .obj, 2D PDF, 3D PDF, .svg, .dae, etc. The interface and commands are designed in a manner that is familiar and easy for migration from any CAD Software.
- Support for 2025 dwg & dxf files
- High Speed and Performance
- IntelliCAD 13 Engine & ODA 21.11 Libraries
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
Free Trial
ActCAD
Free Trial is available
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
36
8.8
1,494
Ease of Use
8.8
37
8.3
1,499
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
8.1
255
Ease of Admin
9.2
11
7.9
197
Quality of Support
8.7
37
8.2
1,343
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
11
8.5
195
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
35
8.0
1,471
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.3
5,032
Design
Not enough data
8.4
399
Not enough data
7.4
367
Not enough data
9.2
405
Not enough data
8.8
396
Not enough data
8.2
361
Not enough data
8.3
185
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
353
Not enough data
8.9
406
Not enough data
8.7
400
Not enough data
8.7
384
Construction
Not enough data
8.4
356
Not enough data
8.2
347
Not enough data
7.5
327
Not enough data
8.1
176
Not enough data
7.9
170
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Plan
8.6
11
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Design
6.7
7
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Construction
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engineering
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
9.2
24
9.4
460
7.6
15
8.1
437
7.5
18
8.2
440
7.2
15
7.4
394
Edit
8.7
23
8.7
453
7.8
17
8.2
406
8.0
21
8.4
450
7.7
20
8.4
425
Collaboration
8.3
19
8.6
443
8.1
17
8.6
428
8.3
16
8.4
411
Data Management
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.8
35
Map Creation
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.0
27
Library
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CAD
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Design
9.8
8
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActCAD and AutoCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD and Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Civil Engineering
23.9%
Architecture & Planning
23.9%
Construction
13.0%
Oil & Energy
4.3%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Other
30.4%
Architecture & Planning
22.7%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Other
40.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
ActCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Joe L.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I like the fact that the user interface is seamless with AutoCAD. I only need to know one set of commands! I am also a fan of ActCAD's technical support. When I have a question, I always get a speedy and easy to understand response. I like ActCAD's lower...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Refugio R.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I haven't found the adaptation tools to be easy to follow. Lisp is the only track I can improve upon at the time junction. There are some drawing safety upends that might be compromised. There is not really a clear response to QA status quo, although the...
AutoCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
There is a lot of clunkiness involved in drawing using "smart" objects that have attributes. Putting together schedule tables or other such takeoffs can be quite difficult and require a large amount of training. The BIM features of this software are a huge...
Joe L.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I like the fact that the user interface is seamless with AutoCAD. I only need to know one set of commands! I am also a fan of ActCAD's technical support. When I have a question, I always get a speedy and easy to understand response. I like ActCAD's lower...
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
Refugio R.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I haven't found the adaptation tools to be easy to follow. Lisp is the only track I can improve upon at the time junction. There are some drawing safety upends that might be compromised. There is not really a clear response to QA status quo, although the...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
There is a lot of clunkiness involved in drawing using "smart" objects that have attributes. Putting together schedule tables or other such takeoffs can be quite difficult and require a large amount of training. The BIM features of this software are a huge...
Discussions
How can I get some of my old lisp routines to work. They don't work well with ActCAD.
3 comments
Official Response from ActCAD
Hi David, thank you for your valuable inputs. Please share the details of your programs we will try to improve them and add to ActCAD package. Please note...Read more
"Not opened for read" error
1 comment
JB
Update: It is not a "trial" problem. I am able to use all commands when I create a new drawing (and I imagine when I open the drawing that was created in...Read more
I need detail how to use three dimensional CFD analysis with ACT CAD
1 comment
Official Response from ActCAD
Hello Mr.Dinkar, Thank you for your question. Please note that ActCAD is a CAD software meant for 2D Drafting and 3D unparametric modeling. Our BIM version...Read more
Can we add simulation?
4 comments
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
3 comments
ZM
Photorealistic rendering techniques in AutoCAD are a way to create realistic images of 3D models. These techniques use lighting, material, and rendering...Read more
What is new with the subscription release of AutoCAD® 2019?
2 comments
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