Compare Octave BricsCAD and ZWCAD 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
€314.00 1 User Per Year
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Octave BricsCAD
Star Rating
(135)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
€314.00 1 User Per Year
Browse all 5 pricing plansZWCAD
Star Rating
(346)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.3% 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.
- G2 reviewers report that ZWCAD excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to BricsCAD. Users appreciate its ability to handle heavy files efficiently, making it a preferred choice for complex projects.
- According to verified reviews, ZWCAD's ease of use is a standout feature, with users highlighting its intuitive interface and quick learning curve. One user noted that it is "very useful software for doing drawings," which contributes to a smoother workflow.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's implementation process is notably quick and straightforward, with many users praising the intuitive onboarding experience. This contrasts with BricsCAD, where some users find the transition from other software less seamless.
- Users say that ZWCAD offers a robust tool palette, particularly for electrical tools, which enhances its functionality for specific tasks. In comparison, while BricsCAD provides good documentation tools, some users feel it lacks the same depth in specialized features.
- Reviewers highlight ZWCAD's strong support quality, with many noting responsive assistance when issues arise. In contrast, while BricsCAD also receives positive feedback for support, it doesn't match the level of satisfaction reported for ZWCAD.
- According to recent user feedback, ZWCAD is seen as a cost-effective alternative to AutoCAD, with a free trial option that appeals to small businesses. BricsCAD, while affordable, requires an upfront investment, which may deter some potential users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Octave BricsCAD
BricsCAD® Lite
€314.00
1 User Per Year
Familiar CAD drafting functionality
- All familiar CAD functions in .dwg
- Full LISP support (vl, vlr, vla and vlax)
- 2D Constraint Management
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
Octave BricsCAD
Free Trial is available
ZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
105
9.3
320
Ease of Use
8.8
107
9.5
321
Ease of Setup
8.9
34
9.5
229
Ease of Admin
8.8
27
9.1
44
Quality of Support
9.0
87
9.2
299
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
25
9.1
46
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
99
9.6
317
Features by Category
Plan
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.2
83
Design
Not enough data
7.8
79
Not enough data
7.2
80
Not enough data
9.4
91
Not enough data
9.4
91
Construction
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
7.7
80
Not enough data
7.8
80
Engineering
Not enough data
7.6
79
Not enough data
7.5
77
Not enough data
7.6
79
Not enough data
8.8
82
Design
9.3
78
9.4
261
8.8
55
8.5
238
8.8
55
8.5
240
7.8
38
7.9
233
Edit
8.5
75
9.3
255
8.6
53
8.6
242
8.6
66
9.1
245
8.5
67
9.0
244
Collaboration
8.8
61
9.1
255
8.3
53
9.1
247
8.2
44
8.9
249
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Octave BricsCAD and ZWCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Octave BricsCAD has no unique categories
ZWCAD is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Octave BricsCAD
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
Construction
20.0%
Architecture & Planning
16.2%
Civil Engineering
16.2%
Design
6.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.9%
Other
33.8%
Architecture & Planning
20.6%
Civil Engineering
16.1%
Construction
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other
35.2%
Discussions
What is BricsCAD used for?
2 Comments
JD
BricsCad replaces the drawing board and does every aspect of design process from an Architect's viewpoint using your computer.Read more
Is BricsCAD free?
2 Comments
JC
for the working version it is better to use a licensed versionRead more
BricsCAD seems to loose edges when taking flat shots. Is there a setting that needs to be adjusted to clean up the flat shot block?
1 Comment
KG
Hi there,
Thank you for your question!
We would advise creating a ticket on this matter. Be sure to add a scenario and sample file in order for our...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
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
ZWCAD has no more discussions with answers
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