# ActCAD BIM, AutoCAD vs DraftSight Comparison

| | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 50 | 1,936 | 209 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (78.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (62.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us With One-Time Purchase | $260.00 1 user | Starting at $299.00 1 Seat 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)

### DraftSight

Pros:
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)
- Features Functionality (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Drawing Issues (2 reviews)
- Expensive (2 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (1581 reviews) | 8.4 (191 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (1589 reviews) | 8.3 (196 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (349 reviews) | 8.7 (103 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 8.2 (1425 reviews) | 7.2 (145 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 8.0 (1549 reviews) | 7.6 (196 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

### DraftSight

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: DraftSight Professional

Price: Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year

Description: Advanced 2D CAD drafting solution with powerful, time-saving functionalities and an API to help bring your designs to life quickly and easily. Ideal for companies, individuals and designers. 

Key Features:
- Dynamic Blocks, PowerTrim, Mechanical Toolbox, DrawCompare, API Access

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## 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 |
| **DraftSight** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **DraftSight** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **DraftSight** | 7.5/10 | 139 |

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 9.5 (533 reviews) | 9.3 (133 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (499 reviews) | 6.4 (105 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 8.2 (492 reviews) | 6.6 (107 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 7.4 (428 reviews) | 5.8 (102 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (496 reviews) | 8.3 (129 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (439 reviews) | 7.1 (104 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (486 reviews) | 7.6 (116 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 8.4 (460 reviews) | 8.0 (121 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (480 reviews) | 8.2 (129 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (475 reviews) | 7.8 (115 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (448 reviews) | 7.4 (113 reviews) | 

### GIS

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

#### Data Management

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **DraftSight** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 8.5/10 | 11 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **DraftSight** | 8.4/10 | 54 |

#### File Options

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 
| **Export files** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (51 reviews) | 
| **View 2D files** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 
| **View 3D files** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (42 reviews) | 
| **Batch convert files** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (40 reviews) | 
| **File size** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (51 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (50 reviews) | 
| **Change units** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (36 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (52 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 |
| **DraftSight** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

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

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

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

---
## 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 DraftSight (1):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ActCAD BIM | AutoCAD | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 78.7% | 46.9% | 62.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.0% | 34.2% | 31.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 18.9% | 6.3% | 

### 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%

#### DraftSight

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 17.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 10.7%
- **Construction:** 7.8%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 5.9%
- **Design:** 5.9%
- **Industrial Automation:** 5.4%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.9%
- **Machinery:** 4.9%
- **Automotive:** 3.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 30.7%

---
## 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)
- [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)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1007 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)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1007 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)

### Alternatives to DraftSight

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/librecad/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [QCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/qcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 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)
- [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews)

---
## 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"

### DraftSight

- Title: [what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26200-what-operating-systems-does-this-program-run-on-is-it-microsoft-freindly) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I'm looking to find a cad / MDT
"
- Title: [what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26199-what-operating-systems-does-this-program-run-on-is-it-microsoft-freindly) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, runs on Windows with no problem."
- Title: [Could you have any application for this system for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/could-you-have-any-application-for-this-system-for-free) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It used to be free to use, but now it has a small price tag for the standard version.  Well worth it if you want to use it for your business, less so if you..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-autocad-vs-draftsight)