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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 With One-Time Purchase
No pricing available
ActCAD BIM
Star Rating
(50)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 With One-Time Purchase
Learn more about ActCAD BIMLibreCAD
Star Rating
(25)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LibreCADSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that LibreCAD has a strong focus on 2D drawing capabilities, with a drawing score of 8.5, while ActCAD excels in both 2D and 3D modeling, achieving a drawing score of 9.2 and a modeling score of 7.6, making it a more versatile choice for users needing 3D functionalities.
- Reviewers mention that ActCAD's ease of setup is rated at 9.3, significantly higher than LibreCAD, which lacks a specific score in this area, indicating that ActCAD may provide a more user-friendly onboarding experience.
- G2 users highlight that ActCAD's quality of support is rated at 8.7, compared to LibreCAD's 6.4, suggesting that users of ActCAD may have better access to assistance and resources when needed.
- Users on G2 report that LibreCAD's file import and export capabilities are rated highly at 9.3 and 9.0 respectively, while ActCAD also performs well but does not surpass these ratings, indicating that LibreCAD may be more efficient for users who frequently work with various file types.
- Reviewers say that ActCAD shines in collaboration features, with an annotating score of 8.3, compared to LibreCAD's 6.7, making it a better option for teams that require effective communication and documentation within their projects.
- Users report that while both products have strong drawing capabilities, ActCAD's overall product direction and user satisfaction are rated higher at 9.0, suggesting a more positive trajectory and user experience compared to LibreCAD's 4.5 rating.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ActCAD BIM
ActCAD 2025 Software
Starting at $249.00
With One-Time Purchase
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 Prime 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 11 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 2022 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.
- Support for 2025 dwg & dxf files
- High Speed and Performance
- IntelliCAD 13 Engine & ODA 21.11 Libraries
LibreCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
ActCAD BIM
Free Trial is available
LibreCAD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
37
7.6
19
Ease of Use
8.9
38
6.7
19
Ease of Setup
9.4
13
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.3
12
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
38
6.4
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
12
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
36
4.5
19
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
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Design
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Collaboration
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Construction
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Generative AI
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Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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Plan
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Design
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Construction
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Engineering
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
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Design
9.2
24
8.1
8
7.6
15
7.3
8
7.5
18
7.1
7
7.2
15
5.3
6
Edit
8.7
23
8.1
8
7.8
17
7.4
7
8.0
21
8.3
7
7.7
20
7.2
6
Collaboration
8.3
19
6.7
7
8.1
17
6.0
7
8.3
16
6.2
7
Library
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CAD
5.7
5
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Integration
6.0
5
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6.3
5
Not enough data
File Options
9.3
9
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9.0
8
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9.8
9
Not enough data
6.9
6
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8.0
5
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9.3
9
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Design
9.8
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActCAD BIM and LibreCAD are categorized as CAD Viewers and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
ActCAD BIM is categorized as CAD Libraries, Sketching, Civil Engineering Design, and Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
LibreCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActCAD BIM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
LibreCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
25.5%
Civil Engineering
23.4%
Construction
12.8%
Oil & Energy
4.3%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Other
29.8%
Architecture & Planning
24.0%
Retail
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Financial Services
8.0%
Research
4.0%
Other
40.0%
Discussions
How can I get some of my old lisp routines to work. They don't work well with ActCAD.
3 Comments
Official Response from ActCAD BIM
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...Read more
"Not opened for read" error
1 Comment
JB
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...Read more
I need detail how to use three dimensional CFD analysis with ACT CAD
1 Comment
Official Response from ActCAD BIM
Hello Mr.Dinkar, Thank you for your question. Please note that ActCAD is a CAD software meant for 2D Drafting and 3D unparametric modeling. Our BIM version...Read more
LibreCAD has no discussions with answers
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