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At a Glance
DesignCAD
DesignCAD
Star Rating
(24)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.99
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TurboCAD
TurboCAD
Star Rating
(31)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$149.99
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that TurboCAD excels in its drawing capabilities, scoring a 9.0, while DesignCAD, although competent, does not match this level of performance, indicating that TurboCAD may be better suited for detailed design work.
  • Reviewers mention that TurboCAD's modeling features are rated at 9.2, which is higher than DesignCAD's offerings, suggesting that TurboCAD provides more robust tools for 3D modeling, making it a preferred choice for users focused on complex designs.
  • G2 users highlight TurboCAD's superior rendering capabilities with a score of 8.9, compared to DesignCAD, which may not deliver the same quality in visual output, indicating TurboCAD's advantage for projects requiring high-quality visual presentations.
  • Users on G2 appreciate TurboCAD's file import functionality, scoring 8.8, which is crucial for users needing to integrate various file types into their projects, while DesignCAD's performance in this area is not specified, suggesting a potential gap.
  • Reviewers mention that TurboCAD's collaboration features, particularly in data extraction, score an impressive 9.3, indicating that it may offer better tools for sharing and managing project data compared to DesignCAD.
  • Users say that TurboCAD's quality of support is rated at 8.4, significantly higher than DesignCAD's 7.2, which suggests that TurboCAD may provide a more reliable support experience for users needing assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DesignCAD
DesignCAD
$49.99
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TurboCAD
TurboCAD Deluxe
$149.99
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Free Trial
DesignCAD
No trial information available
TurboCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
18
8.8
28
Ease of Use
8.4
18
8.2
28
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
7
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.1
7
Quality of Support
7.2
17
8.4
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
18
7.5
28
Features by Category
8.9
168
Not enough data
Design
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
Edit
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DesignCAD
DesignCAD
TurboCAD
TurboCAD
DesignCAD and TurboCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
DesignCAD
DesignCAD has no unique categories
TurboCAD
TurboCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DesignCAD
DesignCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.2%
TurboCAD
TurboCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.9%
Reviewers' Industry
DesignCAD
DesignCAD
Construction
27.3%
Architecture & Planning
18.2%
Design
13.6%
Medical Devices
4.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.5%
Other
31.8%
TurboCAD
TurboCAD
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
12.9%
Construction
12.9%
Higher Education
6.5%
Civil Engineering
6.5%
Retail
3.2%
Other
58.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
DesignCAD
DesignCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Arpit S.
AS
Arpit S.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

The user interface is easy. Less time needs to learn and use. It's Features provides you to generate 2D and 3D Drawings for Floor Plans, Funiture Design, Construction Drawings and much more.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Government Administration

I wouldn’t say this makes CAD easy for beginners. It’s a typically designed CAD software program that can be used by most people, however the learning curve is still huge.

TurboCAD
TurboCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PB
Peter B.
Verified User in Furniture

The user interface is easily to use and very flexible. The prices are great for a small company. Compatibility with AutoCad files is excellent.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Adam F.
AF
Adam F.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Updated 10/12/2016 - Travis worked with me on the phone and via screen share to address the concerns in my original post. His technical knowledge of the program is excellent. He showed that I wasn't using best practices to perform the things I wanted to do...

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Discussions
DesignCAD
DesignCAD Discussions
Which versions export to 3D printer?
1 comment
MG
DesignCAD 3D Max 2019 has 3D Printer Support with STL file Import/Export. You can check it out here:...Read more
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TurboCAD
TurboCAD Discussions
Does the deluxe version read write dgn files.
2 comments
James A.
JA
i use the Platinum version for professional work, and I love it. I don't know about the Deluxe. However, the customer service guys on turbocad.com are...Read more
Is TurboCAD compatible with the current versions of AutoCAD?
1 comment
JL
Yes. Each version of TurboCAD can read and write the most recent AutoCAD file format at the time of release (but only Platinum can read files with ACIS...Read more
How difficult will it be to learn TurboCAD if I am an AutoCAD user?
1 comment
Official Response from TurboCAD
Very easy. TurboCAD menus and command are displayed in a similar fashion to AutoCAD. TurboCAD also offers a Command line entry option, a ‘heads-up’...Read more