Compare ActCAD and CMS IntelliCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (85.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 With One-Time Purchase
Starting at $149.95 1 user With One-Time Purchase
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 ActCADCMS IntelliCAD
Star Rating
(94)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $149.95 1 user With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that CMS IntelliCAD excels in ease of use with a score of 9.6, while ActCAD falls behind with a score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of CMS IntelliCAD significantly reduces the learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers say that CMS IntelliCAD's drawing capabilities are superior, scoring 9.8 compared to ActCAD's 9.2. Users highlight the advanced drawing tools and features like dynamic updating that enhance productivity in CMS IntelliCAD.
- G2 users mention that CMS IntelliCAD offers better support quality with a score of 9.3, while ActCAD's support is rated at 8.7. Users appreciate the responsive customer service and extensive documentation provided by CMS IntelliCAD.
- Users on G2 report that CMS IntelliCAD has a more robust file import/export functionality, scoring 9.6 for file import compared to ActCAD's 8.7. Reviewers highlight the seamless integration with various file formats as a key advantage of CMS IntelliCAD.
- Reviewers mention that CMS IntelliCAD's modeling capabilities are significantly better, scoring 9.6, while ActCAD only scores 7.6. Users appreciate the comprehensive 3D modeling tools available in CMS IntelliCAD that facilitate complex design tasks.
- Users say that CMS IntelliCAD's collaboration features are more effective, with an annotation score of 9.7 compared to ActCAD's 8.3. Reviewers highlight the ease of sharing and annotating designs in real-time as a major benefit of CMS IntelliCAD.
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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
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD Premium Edition (PE)
Starting at $149.95
1 user With One-Time Purchase
2D & 3D compatible CAD Software - Standalone perpetual license or Renewable Subscription license with maintenance included.
- .DWG Native Support
- Full 2D & 3D Surface Tools
- Raster image support
Free Trial
ActCAD
Free Trial is available
CMS IntelliCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
36
9.4
74
Ease of Use
8.8
37
9.6
74
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
9.6
13
Ease of Admin
9.2
11
9.6
13
Quality of Support
8.7
37
9.3
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
11
9.5
13
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
35
9.1
67
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
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Design
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Collaboration
Not enough data
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Construction
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
9.8
58
7.6
15
9.6
48
7.5
18
9.5
51
7.2
15
9.2
46
Edit
8.7
23
9.6
52
7.8
17
Feature Not Available
8.0
21
9.6
53
7.7
20
9.4
50
Collaboration
8.3
19
9.7
53
8.1
17
9.6
45
8.3
16
9.6
50
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActCAD and CMS IntelliCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
ActCAD is categorized as CAD Viewers, CAD Libraries, Sketching, Civil Engineering Design, and Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
CMS IntelliCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
CMS IntelliCAD
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
22.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
19.1%
Civil Engineering
16.9%
Construction
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Other
28.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
ActCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rahul B.
Verified User in Construction
I use ActCAD to introduce and train people with low or no previous CAD experience. I like the simple functions, good tutorials and responsive customer care team.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Very poor user interface, there are other software in same price who which works better than actcad.
CMS IntelliCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Geetika C.
Verified User in Computer Software
Intellicad is a very trouble free, secure and powerful CAD software tool. It is a conglomerate of 2D and 3D compatible CAD tools which is suitable for architects engineers, consultants and also anyone who needs to evaluate CAD drawings.Installation is...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Customer service won't let me activate the software on a new machine. When I emailed them, they claimed that I was told ahead of time to deactivate the previous installs in an email that I never recieved. Luckily I had one of the old machines around still,...
Rahul B.
Verified User in Construction
I use ActCAD to introduce and train people with low or no previous CAD experience. I like the simple functions, good tutorials and responsive customer care team.
Geetika C.
Verified User in Computer Software
Intellicad is a very trouble free, secure and powerful CAD software tool. It is a conglomerate of 2D and 3D compatible CAD tools which is suitable for architects engineers, consultants and also anyone who needs to evaluate CAD drawings.Installation is...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Very poor user interface, there are other software in same price who which works better than actcad.
Verified User in Higher Education
Customer service won't let me activate the software on a new machine. When I emailed them, they claimed that I was told ahead of time to deactivate the previous installs in an email that I never recieved. Luckily I had one of the old machines around still,...
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
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
I am trying to convert over to LINUX from Windows and wonder if a LINUX version will be available? I have tried using Wine to run ActCAD on LINUX Ubuntu but it doesn't seem to work (would appreciate any help with this).
1 comment
JB
If your system is robust enough, you could run VirtualBox https://www.virtualbox.org/ and then run a windows virtual system to use ActCAD. I've run my older...Read more
How can you import a BIM Revit file and filter categories?
1 comment
VN
CMS IntelliCAD Premium Edition Plus supports BIM allows you to importing a BIM file (.ifc, .rvt or .rfa) as underlay.
Run CMS IntelliCAD and open a new...Read more
Is there a Japanese version of the software?
1 comment
VN
Yes, it does. Set the language to Japanese.Read more
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