Compare AutoCAD and ZWCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$899.00 1 license With One-Time Purchase
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,802)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansZWCAD
Star Rating
(265)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$899.00 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ZWCAD excels in ease of use, scoring 9.4 compared to AutoCAD's 8.3. Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's intuitive interface and streamlined tools make it more accessible for beginners and small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD offers a more affordable entry-level price at $899.00 compared to AutoCAD's $2940 for two years, making it a more attractive option for small businesses looking to manage costs.
- Users on G2 highlight ZWCAD's superior support quality, scoring 9.1 against AutoCAD's 8.2. Reviewers say that ZWCAD's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users who may need assistance during projects.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD has a higher score in meeting requirements (9.2 vs. 8.8) and ease of setup (9.3 vs. 8.1), indicating that users find ZWCAD more aligned with their needs and easier to implement in their workflows.
- Users say that both products perform well in drawing capabilities, with AutoCAD scoring 9.4 and ZWCAD 9.3. However, reviewers mention that AutoCAD's advanced features like dynamic blocks are particularly beneficial for complex projects.
- G2 users report that ZWCAD's file import functionality (9.2) outperforms AutoCAD's (8.7), with reviewers highlighting ZWCAD's ability to handle various file formats seamlessly, which is essential for collaborative projects.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
ZWCAD
ZWCAD Standard
$899.00
1 license With One-Time Purchase
Full DWG compatibility, 2D design/drafting, API (LISP)
- Compatible with DWG, DWT, DXF, DWF, DWFx
- Classic and ribbon interfaces & Customize user interface
- Tool Palettes for storing and sharing blocks, hatches, and drawing tools to design more efficiently
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
ZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,500
9.3
248
Ease of Use
8.3
1,505
9.4
249
Ease of Setup
8.1
261
9.4
155
Ease of Admin
7.9
198
9.0
36
Quality of Support
8.2
1,349
9.1
230
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
196
8.9
39
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,477
9.6
246
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.4
466
Not enough data
Design
8.4
402
Not enough data
7.3
370
Not enough data
9.2
408
Not enough data
8.8
399
Not enough data
8.2
363
Not enough data
8.3
188
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.8
356
Not enough data
8.9
409
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
8.7
387
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
359
Not enough data
8.2
349
Not enough data
7.5
329
Not enough data
8.1
178
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Plan
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.3
77
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
8.1
73
Design
Not enough data
7.7
70
Not enough data
7.1
70
Not enough data
9.4
81
Not enough data
9.4
81
Construction
Not enough data
8.1
74
Not enough data
8.2
73
Not enough data
7.6
71
Not enough data
7.6
70
Not enough data
7.8
70
Engineering
Not enough data
7.4
69
Not enough data
7.3
67
Not enough data
7.4
69
Not enough data
8.7
72
Design
9.4
464
9.3
192
8.0
441
8.3
176
8.2
443
8.3
178
7.4
397
7.6
173
Edit
8.7
457
9.2
189
8.2
409
8.4
180
8.4
454
9.1
181
8.4
429
8.9
183
Collaboration
8.6
447
9.0
189
8.6
432
9.0
184
8.4
415
8.8
184
Data Management
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.0
27
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
AutoCAD and ZWCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
ZWCAD is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZWCAD
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
Architecture & Planning
22.7%
Civil Engineering
10.6%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Other
40.5%
Architecture & Planning
18.3%
Civil Engineering
17.1%
Construction
14.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.1%
Oil & Energy
4.9%
Other
36.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
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
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
ZWCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Civil Engineering
ZWCAD has the most of basic and advanced 2D functions for CAD projects, it mean all of we require to design. But the best thing is the performance and compatibility with Autocad. It's important to highlight the price, this software costs about 20% of an...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Construction
Lack of features and commands , as an AutoCAD user, many times i stuck on a command that was not exist in ZWCAD.
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...
Verified User in Civil Engineering
ZWCAD has the most of basic and advanced 2D functions for CAD projects, it mean all of we require to design. But the best thing is the performance and compatibility with Autocad. It's important to highlight the price, this software costs about 20% of an...
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
Verified User in Construction
Lack of features and commands , as an AutoCAD user, many times i stuck on a command that was not exist in ZWCAD.
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 comments
SY
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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
TM
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Dynamic blocks
1 comment
IC
Hi Aleksandra,
The Dynamic Blocks is in development, but not yet available on ZWCAD. Please stay tuned for future versions.Read more
H
1 comment
IC
Hi Farhatullah,
To learn how to make the most of ZWCAD, simply check out tutorials on zwsoft.com and ZWSOFT's YouTube channel.Read more
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