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The Top 15 Easiest To Use General-Purpose CAD Software

See the top General-Purpose CAD Software products based on usability ratings. A product’s usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer, as well as how well the product meets business requirements, among other ratings. Compare products according to their usability scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on real user experiences.

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ZWCAD

9.3

Overall Usability Score

9.3

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

9.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

9.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

69%

Mid Market

27%

Enterprise

AutoCAD

9.2

Overall Usability Score

9.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

9.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

46%

Mid Market

35%

Enterprise

19%

Onshape

8.9

Overall Usability Score

8.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

8.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

9.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

79%

Mid Market

17%

Enterprise

Designcenter Solid Edge

8.7

Overall Usability Score

8.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

8.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

53%

Mid Market

31%

Enterprise

16%

DraftSight

8.6

Overall Usability Score

8.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

8.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

62%

Mid Market

32%

Enterprise

SketchUp

8.5

Overall Usability Score

8.5

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

8.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

75%

Mid Market

18%

Enterprise

AutoCAD LT

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

9.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

51%

Mid Market

36%

Enterprise

13%

Ares Commander

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

9.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

9.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

44%

Mid Market

50%

Enterprise

Inventor

8.2

Overall Usability Score

8.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

9.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

35%

Mid Market

43%

Enterprise

22%

#10

SOLIDWORKS

8.2

Overall Usability Score

8.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

5.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

9.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

44%

Mid Market

34%

Enterprise

22%

#11

Altium Develop

8.1

Overall Usability Score

8.1

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

8.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

58%

Mid Market

30%

Enterprise

12%

#12

Autodesk Fusion

7.9

Overall Usability Score

7.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

7.8

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

69%

Mid Market

21%

Enterprise

10%

#13

MicroStation

7.9

Overall Usability Score

7.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

6.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

32%

Mid Market

33%

Enterprise

35%

#14

BricsCAD

7.9

Overall Usability Score

7.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

8.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

72%

Mid Market

24%

Enterprise

#15

CMS IntelliCAD

7.9

Overall Usability Score

7.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.4

9.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.8

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

86%

Mid Market

10%

Enterprise