# ActCAD BIM vs CMS IntelliCAD Comparison | | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 50 | 97 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (78.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (85.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us With One-Time Purchase | Starting at $159.95 1 user With One-Time Purchase | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ActCAD BIM Pros: - Affordable (1 reviews) - Efficiency (1 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (1 reviews) - Expensive (1 reviews) ### CMS IntelliCAD Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - CAD Compatibility (1 reviews) Cons: - 3D Modeling (1 reviews) - Difficult Configuration (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 9.4 (77 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 9.5 (77 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 9.6 (13 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 9.3 (73 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 9.2 (70 reviews) | --- ## 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 ### CMS IntelliCAD #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: CMS IntelliCAD Premium Edition (PE) Price: Starting at $159.95 1 user With One-Time Purchase Description: 2D & 3D compatible CAD Software - Standalone perpetual license or Renewable Subscription license with maintenance included. Key Features: - .DWG Native Support - Full 2D & 3D Surface Tools - Raster image support [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cms-intellicad/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Civil Engineering Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | 7.9/10 | 15 | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Plan | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Documentation ** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Sequence** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Annotate** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Collaborate ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **3D Modeling** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **3D Rendering ** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Editing ** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Construction | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reinforcement** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Clash Detection** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Grading** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Earthwork** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Engineering | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Hydraulic engineering** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Hydrologic engineering** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Transportation engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Structural engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | 8.0/10 | 28 | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | 9.5/10 | 63 | #### Design | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 9.8 (60 reviews) | | **Modeling** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 9.5 (50 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 9.5 (52 reviews) | | **Rendering** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (47 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **File Import ** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 9.5 (53 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Views** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 9.5 (54 reviews) | | **Grips ** | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 9.4 (51 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Annotate** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 9.6 (54 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 9.4 (47 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 9.6 (51 reviews) | ### CAD Libraries | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | 6.9/10 | 10 | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### Library | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Categorize** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Search** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Deduplication** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### CAD | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Types** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Models** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Compatibility** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Catalogs** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ERP** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### CAD Viewers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ActCAD BIM** | 8.5/10 | 11 | | **CMS IntelliCAD** | N/A | N/A | #### File Options | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Import files** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Export files** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **View 2D files** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **View 3D files** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Batch convert files** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File size** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Dimensioning tools** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Change units** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **3D/solid modeling tools** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 9.8 (8 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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ActCAD BIM | CMS IntelliCAD | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 78.7% | 85.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 17.0% | 10.9% | | **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 3.3% | ### 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% #### CMS IntelliCAD - **Architecture & Planning:** 22.8% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 18.5% - **Civil Engineering:** 16.3% - **Computer Software:** 6.5% - **Construction:** 6.5% - **Design:** 5.4% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.2% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.2% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.1% - **Other:** 15.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ActCAD BIM - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1932 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 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 (208 reviews) - [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 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 (411 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 (947 reviews) ### Alternatives to CMS IntelliCAD - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1932 reviews) - [Octave BricsCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews) - [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews) - [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews) - [progeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/progecad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (11 reviews) - [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews) - [TurboCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 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..." ### CMS IntelliCAD - Title: [Is there a Japanese version of the software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-japanese-version-of-the-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes it does. Go to TOOLS > Options > Display > Set language as Japanese" - Title: [What is CMS IntelliCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cms-intellicad) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "CMS IntelliCAD® is a powerful and affordable full-featured CAD Software providing extended customization. offering a full suite of 2D and 3D AutoCAD®..." - Title: [Importing SHX files](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33681-importing-shx-files) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." - Title: [How can you import a BIM Revit file and filter categories?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-you-import-a-bim-revit-file-and-filter-categories) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "CMS IntelliCAD Premium Edition Plus supports BIM allows you to importing a BIM file (.ifc, .rvt or .rfa) as underlay. Run CMS IntelliCAD and open a new..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/actcad-actcad-bim-vs-cms-intellicad)