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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
(1,825)4.4 out of 5
2nd 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
    • 46% Small-Business
    • 35% Mid-Market
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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: 8.6
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    • One plus .
    O
    I appreciate AutoCAD's feature that integrates direct input, which simplifies the design process by allowing the use of a mouse, keyboard, and a... Read review
    Ritu N.
    RN
    I appreciate how AutoCAD has helped me transition from hand-drawn drawings to digital designs, significantly reducing the time and minimizing... Read review
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    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    277,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 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
  • 46% Small-Business
  • 35% 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: 8.6
One plus .
O
I appreciate AutoCAD's feature that integrates direct input, which simplifies the design process by allowing the use of a mouse, keyboard, and a... Read review
Ritu N.
RN
I appreciate how AutoCAD has helped me transition from hand-drawn drawings to digital designs, significantly reducing the time and minimizing... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
277,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
SketchUp
(1,310)4.5 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$129.00
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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
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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: 8.6
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    UM
    It is a 3D CAD program that is easy to learn and very intuitive. Also, it is flexible and "light" if you know how to use it. There are tons of... Read review
    Verified User in Design
    CD
    I've been using SketchUp for a couple years now, the software is easy to use, user friendly and affordable especially if you're just starting out.... Read review
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    Trimble
    Year Founded
    1978
    HQ Location
    Sunnyvale, CA
    Twitter
    @TrimbleCorpNews
    11,924 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    9,360 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
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: 8.6
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
It is a 3D CAD program that is easy to learn and very intuitive. Also, it is flexible and "light" if you know how to use it. There are tons of... Read review
Verified User in Design
CD
I've been using SketchUp for a couple years now, the software is easy to use, user friendly and affordable especially if you're just starting out.... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Trimble
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@TrimbleCorpNews
11,924 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
9,360 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ

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Onshape
(690)4.7 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
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    Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

    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 an online CAD tool that allows users to access and manage designs from any location and collaborate in real time.
    • Reviewers appreciate Onshape's cloud-based system, which eliminates version control issues, enables real-time collaboration, and allows access from any device, along with its frequent updates and responsive customer support.
    • Reviewers experienced performance issues with large assemblies, limitations in offline usage, significant cost increases, and challenges in collaboration with external contractors due to licensing issues.
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    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.5
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.9
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,817 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,734 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

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 an online CAD tool that allows users to access and manage designs from any location and collaborate in real time.
  • Reviewers appreciate Onshape's cloud-based system, which eliminates version control issues, enables real-time collaboration, and allows access from any device, along with its frequent updates and responsive customer support.
  • Reviewers experienced performance issues with large assemblies, limitations in offline usage, significant cost increases, and challenges in collaboration with external contractors due to licensing issues.
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.8
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.5
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.9
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,817 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,734 employees on LinkedIn®
Designcenter Solid Edge
(543)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:Starting at $90.47
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    Designcenter 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, s

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 30% Mid-Market
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    • Designcenter 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
    8.9
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.4
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.5
    Views
    Average: 8.6
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • Hazem A.
    HA
    I really like the integration between 3D modeling, simulation, and drafting in one environment. It helps maintain consistency across the entire... Read review
    Verified User in Defense & Space
    UD
    Its an accessible software for CAD begginers with a lot of online support. The interface is intuitive and has all the basic modeling functions that... Read review
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    Siemens Digital Industries Software
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,817 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    17,653 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Designcenter 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, s

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 30% Mid-Market
Designcenter 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
8.9
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.4
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.5
Views
Average: 8.6
Hazem A.
HA
I really like the integration between 3D modeling, simulation, and drafting in one environment. It helps maintain consistency across the entire... Read review
Verified User in Defense & Space
UD
Its an accessible software for CAD begginers with a lot of online support. The interface is intuitive and has all the basic modeling functions that... Read review
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Seller
Siemens Digital Industries Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,817 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
17,653 employees on LinkedIn®
MicroStation
(364)4.0 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
13th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$2,135.00
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    MicroStation is a specialized computer-aided design (CAD) software solution tailored specifically for infrastructure design. It is designed to assist architects and engineers in transforming their cre

    Users
    • Project Engineer
    • Transportation Engineer
    Industries
    • Civil Engineering
    • Architecture & Planning
    Market Segment
    • 34% Enterprise
    • 34% 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.
    • MicroStation is a software that handles large and complex drawings, with 3D modeling tools suitable for detailed design and drafting, particularly in infrastructure and geospatial applications.
    • Reviewers like the software's compatibility with other CAD softwares, its versatility to create both 3D and 2D objects, and its use as a tool for topographic surveys, along with its precision, reliability, and handling of large-scale projects.
    • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve, especially for users coming from AutoCAD, some customization and interoperability features feel less intuitive, and license management through Bentley’s system can occasionally be confusing, and the software tends to run slowly sometimes.
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    7.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.9
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.2
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.2
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Bentley Systems
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Exton, PA
    Twitter
    @BentleySystems
    17,596 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5,572 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MicroStation is a specialized computer-aided design (CAD) software solution tailored specifically for infrastructure design. It is designed to assist architects and engineers in transforming their cre

Users
  • Project Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
Industries
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture & Planning
Market Segment
  • 34% Enterprise
  • 34% 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.
  • MicroStation is a software that handles large and complex drawings, with 3D modeling tools suitable for detailed design and drafting, particularly in infrastructure and geospatial applications.
  • Reviewers like the software's compatibility with other CAD softwares, its versatility to create both 3D and 2D objects, and its use as a tool for topographic surveys, along with its precision, reliability, and handling of large-scale projects.
  • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve, especially for users coming from AutoCAD, some customization and interoperability features feel less intuitive, and license management through Bentley’s system can occasionally be confusing, and the software tends to run slowly sometimes.
MicroStation features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.9
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.2
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.2
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Bentley Systems
Company Website
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Exton, PA
Twitter
@BentleySystems
17,596 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5,572 employees on LinkedIn®
ZWCAD
(328)4.6 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
1st Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Free trial available
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    This description is provided by the seller.

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

    Users
    • Engineer
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Civil Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 69% Small-Business
    • 27% 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 CAD software that provides tools for 2D drafting and light use, and includes features such as DWG file compatibility, smart series functions, and a perpetual license.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the software's fast performance, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and the helpfulness of the customer support team, as well as its compatibility with previous CAD software and the ability to batch plot DWG files.
    • Users reported issues with network license connectivity, unfamiliarity with some command features, occasional software crashes, and the need for improvement in some advanced features.
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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
    9.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.1
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    ZWSOFT
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1998
    HQ Location
    Guangzhou, Guangdong
    Twitter
    @ZWSOFT
    1,585 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    347 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

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

Users
  • Engineer
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Civil Engineering
Market Segment
  • 69% Small-Business
  • 27% 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 CAD software that provides tools for 2D drafting and light use, and includes features such as DWG file compatibility, smart series functions, and a perpetual license.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the software's fast performance, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and the helpfulness of the customer support team, as well as its compatibility with previous CAD software and the ability to batch plot DWG files.
  • Users reported issues with network license connectivity, unfamiliarity with some command features, occasional software crashes, and the need for improvement in some advanced features.
ZWCAD 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
9.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.1
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
ZWSOFT
Company Website
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Guangzhou, Guangdong
Twitter
@ZWSOFT
1,585 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
347 employees on LinkedIn®
AutoCAD LT
(275)4.3 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$760 every 2 years
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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
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 52% Small-Business
    • 36% Mid-Market
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    8.7
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.5
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.9
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.7
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    • Rimi A.
    RA
    Meets most of my project drafting needs and does not loose any functionality or features compared to the full Autocad suite. Read review
    Verified User in Construction
    AC
    AutoCAD LT gives convenience in preparing our submission of design drawings, mostly shop drawings for approval, to the client. We are in building... Read review
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    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    277,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
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
  • Construction
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
8.9
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.7
Views
Average: 8.6
Rimi A.
RA
Meets most of my project drafting needs and does not loose any functionality or features compared to the full Autocad suite. Read review
Verified User in Construction
AC
AutoCAD LT gives convenience in preparing our submission of design drawings, mostly shop drawings for approval, to the client. We are in building... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
277,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
Autodesk Fusion
(502)4.5 out of 5
12th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:$680.00
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    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
    • 22% 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 platform that combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design in a single cloud-based environment for product development.
    • Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface, cloud collaboration features, and the ability to design, model, and simulate in one place, which is beneficial for both beginners and professionals.
    • Users experienced performance instability with larger assemblies or high-resolution simulations, limited offline use, and some advanced features locked behind additional subscriptions, which can be limiting for freelancers or small teams.
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.0
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.4
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    277,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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
  • 22% 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 platform that combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design in a single cloud-based environment for product development.
  • Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface, cloud collaboration features, and the ability to design, model, and simulate in one place, which is beneficial for both beginners and professionals.
  • Users experienced performance instability with larger assemblies or high-resolution simulations, limited offline use, and some advanced features locked behind additional subscriptions, which can be limiting for freelancers or small teams.
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
8.4
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.8
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
277,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
DraftSight
(206)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
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    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.3
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    7.6
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    • Paul S.
    PS
    It is still the best, fastest way to generate 2D layouts, as SolidWorks just takes too long for preliminary work. Read review
    Sky W.
    SW
    powerful functions in a reasonable price Read review
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    Dassault Systemes
    Year Founded
    1981
    HQ Location
    Velizy-Villacoublay
    Twitter
    @Dassault3DS
    74,079 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    24,011 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY.PA
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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
8.3
File Import
Average: 8.3
7.6
Views
Average: 8.6
Paul S.
PS
It is still the best, fastest way to generate 2D layouts, as SolidWorks just takes too long for preliminary work. Read review
Sky W.
SW
powerful functions in a reasonable price Read review
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Dassault Systemes
Year Founded
1981
HQ Location
Velizy-Villacoublay
Twitter
@Dassault3DS
74,079 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
24,011 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
EPA: DSY.PA
Shapr3D
(168)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
    • Founder
    Industries
    • Design
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 10% 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
    8.4
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.4
    Views
    Average: 8.6
  • What G2 Users Think
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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
    7,192 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    119 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
  • Founder
Industries
  • Design
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 10% 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
8.4
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.4
Views
Average: 8.6
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
7,192 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
119 employees on LinkedIn®
Inventor
(437)4.4 out of 5
9th 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
  • User Satisfaction
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    • 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: 8.6
  • What G2 Users Think
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    • 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
    Hari V.
    HV
    The main advantage of inventor is its Intuitive User Interface which very beginner friendly. It is also a powerful CAD tool which can handle large... Read review
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    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    277,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
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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: 8.6
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
Hari V.
HV
The main advantage of inventor is its Intuitive User Interface which very beginner friendly. It is also a powerful CAD tool which can handle large... Read review
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Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
277,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
Altium Develop
(954)4.5 out of 5
11th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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    Altium Develop is a shared environment that brings every stage of electronic product development together - from requirements and design to supply chain and manufacturing. Built on the trusted foundat

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 58% Small-Business
    • 30% 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.
    • Altium Designer is a platform for schematic capture and routing, offering access to libraries, components, supplier data, and customization options for design rules and scripting.
    • Reviewers appreciate the platform's industry-standard status for PCB design, its efficient all-in-one workflow, intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time.
    • Users experienced a steep learning curve, especially for beginners, and found the software to be resource-heavy, with high subscription costs and performance issues when handling large projects.
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    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    8.6
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    8.0
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,564 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,233 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Altium Develop is a shared environment that brings every stage of electronic product development together - from requirements and design to supply chain and manufacturing. Built on the trusted foundat

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 58% Small-Business
  • 30% 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.
  • Altium Designer is a platform for schematic capture and routing, offering access to libraries, components, supplier data, and customization options for design rules and scripting.
  • Reviewers appreciate the platform's industry-standard status for PCB design, its efficient all-in-one workflow, intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time.
  • Users experienced a steep learning curve, especially for beginners, and found the software to be resource-heavy, with high subscription costs and performance issues when handling large projects.
Altium Develop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.4
8.6
Drawing
Average: 8.8
8.0
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.8
Views
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,564 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,233 employees on LinkedIn®
BricsCAD
(134)4.5 out of 5
14th 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
    • Architecture & Planning
    Market Segment
    • 72% Small-Business
    • 24% 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
    8.5
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    8.7
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    • NS
    BricsCAD is a Modern CAD software that has so many tools & commands based on AI-ML & that is literally the way i am designing till now, it is a... Read review
    Ricardo A.
    RA
    - User Interface Familiar to most users (Similar to older versions of Autocad) - Easy to Learn for experienced designers from other platforms. -... Read review
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    Hexagon AB
    HQ Location
    Stockholm
    Twitter
    @HexagonAB
    12,940 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    781 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
  • Architecture & Planning
Market Segment
  • 72% Small-Business
  • 24% 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
8.5
File Import
Average: 8.3
8.7
Views
Average: 8.6
NS
BricsCAD is a Modern CAD software that has so many tools & commands based on AI-ML & that is literally the way i am designing till now, it is a... Read review
Ricardo A.
RA
- User Interface Familiar to most users (Similar to older versions of Autocad) - Easy to Learn for experienced designers from other platforms. -... Read review
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Hexagon AB
HQ Location
Stockholm
Twitter
@HexagonAB
12,940 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
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781 employees on LinkedIn®
Creo
(193)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
    • 37% Enterprise
    • 36% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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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: 8.6
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    • Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    UM
    the simplicity of the application and the ability to perform analysis Read review
    Verified User in Automotive
    UA
    New interface helps easily for designing, better simulation and good concept for drawing Read review
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    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,817 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,734 employees on LinkedIn®
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
  • 37% Enterprise
  • 36% Mid-Market
Creo 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: 8.6
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
the simplicity of the application and the ability to perform analysis Read review
Verified User in Automotive
UA
New interface helps easily for designing, better simulation and good concept for drawing Read review
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PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,817 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,734 employees on LinkedIn®
CMS IntelliCAD
(96)4.7 out of 5
15th Easiest To Use in General-Purpose CAD software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $159.95
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    CMS IntelliCAD® is a sophisticated CAD software solution designed to meet the diverse needs of professionals in engineering, architecture, and consulting. This full-featured software provides users wi

    Users
    • Architect
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 86% Small-Business
    • 10% Mid-Market
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    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.4
    9.7
    Drawing
    Average: 8.8
    9.5
    File Import
    Average: 8.3
    9.5
    Views
    Average: 8.6
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    • 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
    Mykola B.
    MB
    Easy installation. Convenient use of all the necessary tools, as well as a budget price, is a big plus for small organizations. Read review
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    CMS
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Burleson, TX
    Twitter
    @CMS_INC
    169 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    2 employees on LinkedIn®
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CMS IntelliCAD® is a sophisticated CAD software solution designed to meet the diverse needs of professionals in engineering, architecture, and consulting. This full-featured software provides users wi

Users
  • Architect
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 86% Small-Business
  • 10% 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
9.7
Drawing
Average: 8.8
9.5
File Import
Average: 8.3
9.5
Views
Average: 8.6
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
Mykola B.
MB
Easy installation. Convenient use of all the necessary tools, as well as a budget price, is a big plus for small organizations. Read review
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Seller
CMS
Company Website
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Burleson, TX
Twitter
@CMS_INC
169 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2 employees on LinkedIn®