# ActCAD BIM, AutoCAD vs Altium Develop Comparison

| | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 50 | 1,935 | 1,007 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (78.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us With One-Time Purchase | $260.00 1 user | Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ActCAD BIM

Pros:
- Affordable (1 reviews)
- Efficiency (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### AutoCAD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (180 reviews)
- Drawing (115 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (65 reviews)
- Learning Curve (48 reviews)

### Altium Develop

Pros:
- Ease of Use (269 reviews)
- Features (217 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (93 reviews)
- Expensive (88 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (1581 reviews) | 8.9 (827 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (1589 reviews) | 8.1 (845 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (349 reviews) | 8.3 (383 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 8.3 (137 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 8.2 (1425 reviews) | 8.3 (738 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 8.5 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 8.0 (1549 reviews) | 8.9 (806 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ActCAD BIM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: ActCAD 2027 Software

Price: Contact Us With One-Time Purchase

Description: 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 Primium 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 14 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 2027 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.

Key Features:
-  Support for 2027 dwg & dxf files
-  High Speed and Performance
-    IntelliCAD 14 Engine & ODA 21.11 Libraries

[Learn more about ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### AutoCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: $260.00 1 user

Description: Access software 1 month at a time for the lowest up-front investment.


Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Altium Develop

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Altium Develop Pricing

Price: Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year

Description: Altium Develop offers subscription-based pricing starting at $1,990 per year per workspace, which includes one ECAD Design Author seat and a shared collaboration workspace for projects, libraries, and design data. Additional ECAD Design Author seats can be added for $995 per user per year, with support for up to four additional authors per workspace. The platform also includes unlimited free collaborator access for review, commenting, task management, and BOM visibility at no extra cost. This pricing model is designed to help teams scale design capacity through a per-seat subscription while enabling broad cross-functional collaboration without increasing overall costs.

Key Features:
- Unified Workspace & Collaboration: Cloud-based platform (Altium 365) for PCB design, schematics, MCAD models, and BOMs with real-time collaboration across teams
- Component & Library Management: Centralized component libraries with traceability, lifecycle management, and part request workflows
- Advanced PCB Design: Support for high-speed PCB design, HDI, rigid-flex, and 3D-MID using Altium Designer

[Learn more about Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (411 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.3 (378 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.2 (428 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (410 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 8.2 (371 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | 8.3 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | 7.9 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 8.8 (422 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 8.7 (416 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 8.7 (396 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 8.4 (367 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | 8.2 (357 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | 7.5 (335 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 8.1 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 7.8 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Civil Engineering Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 7.9/10 | 15 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation ** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering ** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing ** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hydraulic engineering** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hydrologic engineering** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 8.0/10 | 28 |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 601 |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.4/10 | 82 |

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 9.5 (533 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (499 reviews) | 8.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 8.2 (492 reviews) | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 7.4 (428 reviews) | 8.2 (71 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (496 reviews) | 8.0 (71 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (439 reviews) | 8.1 (65 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (486 reviews) | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 8.4 (460 reviews) | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (480 reviews) | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (475 reviews) | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (448 reviews) | 8.2 (64 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 6.9/10 | 10 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.5/10 | 44 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 8.5/10 | 11 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.7/10 | 735 |

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (688 reviews) | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (682 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (633 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (664 reviews) | 

#### Library

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (685 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (664 reviews) | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (668 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (585 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 |
| **Altium Develop** | 8.0/10 | 23 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 7.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 7.6 (16 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 

### Requirements Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altium Develop** | 7.4/10 | 29 |

#### Requirements Authoring and Structure - Requirements Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Structured Requirements Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hierarchical Requirements Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance and Governance - Requirement Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulated Industry Standards Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Requirements Listing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (29 reviews) | 
| **Centralized Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (28 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration and Review - Requirements Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Review and Approval Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Stakeholder Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Internal Communication Enablement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (27 reviews) | 

#### Role-Based Access Co - Requirements Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Baselining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Procedural

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Creation & Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 

#### Traceability - Requirements Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bidirectional Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Impact Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability Matrix Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Traceability - Requirements Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Suspect Link Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration - Requirements Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ALM and Project Management Tool Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Change Management and Version Control - Requirements Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Complete Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to ActCAD BIM (5):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Civil Engineering Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/civil-engineering-design), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)

**Unique to AutoCAD (3):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)

**Unique to Altium Develop (4):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Requirements Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/requirements-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | Altium Develop | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 78.7% | 46.9% | 58.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.0% | 34.2% | 29.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 18.9% | 12.3% | 

### By Industry

#### ActCAD BIM

- **Architecture & Planning:** 25.5%
- **Civil Engineering:** 23.4%
- **Construction:** 12.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.3%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.1%
- **Investment Management:** 2.1%
- **Internet:** 2.1%
- **Maritime:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 17.0%

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 22.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.4%
- **Construction:** 9.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.6%
- **Design:** 8.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.9%

#### Altium Develop

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 22.0%
- **Automotive:** 10.9%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 10.1%
- **Medical Devices:** 6.3%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 6.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.1%
- **Research:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.0%
- **Design:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 28.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to ActCAD BIM

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (209 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (950 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 reviews)

### Alternatives to AutoCAD

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 reviews)
- [Designcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews)
- [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews)

### Alternatives to Altium Develop

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 reviews)
- [Designcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (350 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1160 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### ActCAD BIM

- Title: [How can I get some of my old lisp routines to work.  They don't work well with ActCAD.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24142-how-can-i-get-some-of-my-old-lisp-routines-to-work-they-don-t-work-well-with-actcad) — 3 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Is ActCAD legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-actcad-legit) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I don’t have any problem with ActCad.  It’s more affordable than any competitors.  The quality might come out on top when you facilitate the team effort. ..."
- Title: [What is ActCAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-actcad-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I think, because I am not an expert in Computer Data Storage Structures, I don't know.  It seems to be highly capable in allocating Data Space, such that the..."
- Title: ["Not opened for read" error](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34302-not-opened-for-read-error) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Update: It is not a "trial" problem. I am able to use all commands when I create a new drawing (and I imagine when I open the drawing that was created in..."
- Title: [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).](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24491-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, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### AutoCAD

- Title: [Can we add simulation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility."
- Title: [Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-of-the-features-might-be-useful-for-cad-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d extend "
- Title: [What is AutoCAD Architecture used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-architecture-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD Architecture is a specialized version of AutoCAD developed for architects and building professionals. It provides intelligent architectural..."
- Title: [Can you do 3d in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-do-3d-in-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "drafting, design and drawing production.  2d and 3d"

### Altium Develop

- Title: [Who uses Altium?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-altium) — 3 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Altium Designer is used mainly by those who create and work with printed circuit boards or PCBs. All electrical products, computers, toasters, remotes, and..."
- Title: [Is Altium Designer free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-altium-designer-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No, Altium Designer is not free but there is a free viewer that can be downloaded. "
- Title: [What is Altium Designer used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-altium-designer-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Altium Desinger is a complete PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design software package, which includes Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Libraries, Manufacturing..."
- Title: [Is there a way to modelize in 3D the Pcb designs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36429-is-there-a-way-to-modelize-in-3d-the-pcb-designs) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No or Yes, you can only place 3D bodies for components in PCB and get 3D view of your design. I think by placing components are your will. yes you can..."
- Title: [What is Altium 365 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-altium-365-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Create circuit design & PCB Design"

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