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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,844)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansZWCAD
Star Rating
(341)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ZWCAD excels in ease of use, scoring 9.4 compared to AutoCAD's 8.3. Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's intuitive interface and streamlined tools make it more accessible for beginners and small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD offers a more affordable entry-level price at $899.00 compared to AutoCAD's $2940 for two years, making it a more attractive option for small businesses looking to manage costs.
- Users on G2 highlight ZWCAD's superior support quality, scoring 9.1 against AutoCAD's 8.2. Reviewers say that ZWCAD's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users who may need assistance during projects.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD has a higher score in meeting requirements (9.2 vs. 8.8) and ease of setup (9.3 vs. 8.1), indicating that users find ZWCAD more aligned with their needs and easier to implement in their workflows.
- Users say that both products perform well in drawing capabilities, with AutoCAD scoring 9.4 and ZWCAD 9.3. However, reviewers mention that AutoCAD's advanced features like dynamic blocks are particularly beneficial for complex projects.
- G2 users report that ZWCAD's file import functionality (9.2) outperforms AutoCAD's (8.7), with reviewers highlighting ZWCAD's ability to handle various file formats seamlessly, which is essential for collaborative projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
ZWCAD
ZWCAD Standard
Free Trial
1 license With One-Time Purchase
Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- 2D drafting tools
- Basic 3D viewing functionality
Free Trial
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
ZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,521
9.3
316
Ease of Use
8.3
1,526
9.5
317
Ease of Setup
8.2
287
9.5
225
Ease of Admin
8.0
201
9.0
42
Quality of Support
8.2
1,367
9.2
297
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
199
9.0
45
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,497
9.6
314
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
8.0
474
Not enough data
Design
8.4
408
Not enough data
7.3
376
Not enough data
9.2
414
Not enough data
8.8
405
Not enough data
8.1
370
Not enough data
8.3
196
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.9
362
Not enough data
8.9
415
Not enough data
8.7
409
Not enough data
8.7
393
Not enough data
Construction
8.4
364
Not enough data
8.2
356
Not enough data
7.5
335
Not enough data
8.1
186
Not enough data
7.8
180
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
48
Not enough data
7.1
46
Not enough data
6.2
48
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Plan
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.2
84
Design
Not enough data
7.8
80
Not enough data
7.3
81
Not enough data
9.4
92
Not enough data
9.4
92
Construction
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
7.6
81
Not enough data
7.8
81
Not enough data
7.9
81
Engineering
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
7.5
78
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.9
83
Design
9.4
490
9.4
256
8.0
466
8.5
239
8.2
469
8.5
241
7.4
422
7.9
234
Edit
8.7
481
9.3
251
8.2
435
8.6
243
8.5
479
9.1
243
8.4
454
9.0
244
Collaboration
8.6
471
9.1
251
8.6
457
9.1
246
8.4
440
8.9
246
Data Management
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.0
33
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD and ZWCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
ZWCAD is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZWCAD
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
22.5%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.7%
Design
8.4%
Other
40.6%
Architecture & Planning
20.2%
Civil Engineering
16.3%
Construction
14.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.3%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other
35.3%
Discussions
Can we add simulation?
4 Comments
SY
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Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?
3 Comments
ZM
Photorealistic rendering techniques in AutoCAD are a way to create realistic images of 3D models. These techniques use lighting, material, and rendering...Read more
H
1 Comment
IC
Hi Farhatullah,
To learn how to make the most of ZWCAD, simply check out tutorials on zwsoft.com and ZWSOFT's YouTube channel.Read more
Dynamic blocks
1 Comment
IC
Hi Aleksandra,
The Dynamic Blocks is in development, but not yet available on ZWCAD. Please stay tuned for future versions.Read more
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