# ActCAD BIM, GrabCAD Library vs 3DModelSpace Comparison

| | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 50 | 12 | 10 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (78.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ActCAD BIM

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

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

### GrabCAD Library

**Not enough data**

### 3DModelSpace

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 10.0 (5 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

### GrabCAD Library

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 3DModelSpace

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | N/A | N/A |
| **GrabCAD Library** | N/A | N/A |
| **3DModelSpace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Not enough data | 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 |
| **GrabCAD Library** | N/A | N/A |
| **3DModelSpace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
| **GrabCAD Library** | N/A | N/A |
| **3DModelSpace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 7.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 6.9/10 | 10 |
| **GrabCAD Library** | 8.8/10 | 10 |
| **3DModelSpace** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ActCAD BIM** | 8.5/10 | 11 |
| **GrabCAD Library** | N/A | N/A |
| **3DModelSpace** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries)

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




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ActCAD BIM | GrabCAD Library | 3DModelSpace | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 78.7% | 75.0% | 77.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.0% | 0% | 11.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 25.0% | 11.1% | 

### 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%

#### GrabCAD Library

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 25.0%
- **Consulting:** 16.7%
- **Design:** 16.7%
- **Restaurants:** 8.3%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 8.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 8.3%
- **Biotechnology:** 8.3%
- **Automotive:** 8.3%

#### 3DModelSpace

- **Design:** 22.2%
- **Construction:** 22.2%
- **Machinery:** 11.1%
- **Information Services:** 11.1%
- **E-Learning:** 11.1%
- **Education Management:** 11.1%
- **Automotive:** 11.1%

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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..."

### GrabCAD Library

No discussions available for this product.

### 3DModelSpace

No discussions available for this product.

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