Compare CMS IntelliCAD and ZWCAD

At a Glance
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD
Star Rating
(97)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $159.95 1 user With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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ZWCAD
ZWCAD
Star Rating
(347)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that ZWCAD excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to CMS IntelliCAD. Users appreciate its ability to handle heavy files efficiently, making it a preferred choice for complex projects.
  • Users say that ZWCAD's implementation process is notably smooth, with many highlighting its intuitive interface and quick file opening capabilities. This ease of use is a major advantage for those transitioning from other CAD software.
  • According to verified reviews, CMS IntelliCAD is praised for its affordability and user-friendly design, which allows users with prior CAD experience to adapt quickly. However, it faces challenges in comparison to ZWCAD's broader feature set, particularly in handling larger projects.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products offer strong support, ZWCAD users report a more robust community and resource availability, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and learning new features.
  • Users highlight that ZWCAD provides a comprehensive tool palette, especially for electrical design, which many find comparable to AutoCAD. This versatility makes it a strong contender for small businesses looking for a cost-effective solution.
  • G2 reviewers note that CMS IntelliCAD's customer support is responsive and helpful, which is a significant plus for users needing assistance. However, the limited number of recent reviews suggests that ZWCAD's larger user base may offer more insights and shared experiences.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD Premium Edition (PE)
Starting at $159.95
1 user With One-Time Purchase
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ZWCAD
ZWCAD Standard
Free Trial
1 license With One-Time Purchase
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Free Trial
CMS IntelliCAD
Free Trial is available
ZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
77
9.3
321
Ease of Use
9.5
77
9.5
322
Ease of Setup
9.2
16
9.5
230
Ease of Admin
9.6
13
9.1
44
Quality of Support
9.3
73
9.2
300
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
13
9.1
46
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
70
9.6
317
Features by Category
Civil Engineering DesignHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.2
94
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
9.5
63
8.9
265
Design
9.8
60
9.4
261
9.5
50
8.5
238
9.5
52
8.5
240
9.2
47
7.9
233
Edit
9.5
53
9.3
256
Feature Not Available
8.6
242
9.5
54
9.1
245
9.4
51
9.0
244
Collaboration
9.6
54
9.1
255
9.4
47
9.1
247
9.6
51
8.9
249
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD
ZWCAD
ZWCAD
CMS IntelliCAD and ZWCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD has no unique categories
ZWCAD
ZWCAD is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
85.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.3%
ZWCAD
ZWCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.5%
Reviewers' Industry
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD
Architecture & Planning
22.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
18.5%
Civil Engineering
16.3%
Computer Software
6.5%
Construction
6.5%
Other
29.3%
ZWCAD
ZWCAD
Architecture & Planning
20.8%
Civil Engineering
16.1%
Construction
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.4%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other
35.1%
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Discussions
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD Discussions
Is there a Japanese version of the software?
1 Comment
Vitor N.
VN
Yes it does. Go to TOOLS > Options > Display > Set language as JapaneseRead more
What is CMS IntelliCAD?
1 Comment
Official Response from CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD® is a powerful and affordable full-featured CAD Software providing extended customization. offering a full suite of 2D and 3D AutoCAD®...Read more
Importing SHX files
1 Comment
Official Response from CMS IntelliCAD
Comment deleted by user.Read more
ZWCAD
ZWCAD Discussions
Dynamic blocks
1 Comment
Official Response from ZWCAD
Comment deleted by user.Read more
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1 Comment
Iris C.
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
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ZWCAD has no more discussions with answers