# LibreCAD vs TurboCAD Comparison

| | LibreCAD | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 25 | 31 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (56.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $149.99 | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | LibreCAD | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 6.7 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.4 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 4.5 (19 reviews) | 7.5 (28 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### LibreCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### TurboCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: TurboCAD Deluxe

Price: $149.99

Description: TurboCAD® Deluxe is powerful, complete 2D/3D CAD software with hundreds of drawing, modifying, dimensioning and annotation tools.  Materials, lighting, and photorealistic rendering create powerful presentations of any architectural or mechanical design.  Plus, easily share your work with extensive file support including AutoCAD .DWG, SketchUp .SKP, and STL for 3D printing.

Key Features:
- Complete 2D/3D design tools for drafting, modeling, modifying, dimensioning and annotation.
- Easy to learn and use with set up wizards, context-sensitive help, snaps, alignment aids, and handle-based editing.
- Productivity Features like a customizable UI, time saving wizards, a 64-Bit compatible version, XREF support, and more.

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | 7.1/10 | 11 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | LibreCAD | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | LibreCAD | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | LibreCAD | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 6.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 6.2 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LibreCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | LibreCAD | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | LibreCAD | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | LibreCAD | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to LibreCAD (1):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | LibreCAD | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 56.0% | 61.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.0% | 25.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.0% | 12.9% | 

### By Industry

#### LibreCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 24.0%
- **Retail:** 12.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.0%
- **Financial Services:** 8.0%
- **Research:** 4.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 4.0%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.0%
- **Food Production:** 4.0%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.0%
- **Other:** 20.0%

#### TurboCAD

- **Construction:** 12.9%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.9%
- **Civil Engineering:** 6.5%
- **Higher Education:** 6.5%
- **Automotive:** 3.2%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.2%
- **Chemicals:** 3.2%
- **Computer Games:** 3.2%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.2%
- **Defense & Space:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 41.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to LibreCAD

- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [QCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/qcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1935 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [nanoCAD Free](https://www.g2.com/products/nanocad-free/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 reviews)

### Alternatives to TurboCAD

- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1935 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Octave BricsCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### LibreCAD

No discussions available for this product.

### TurboCAD

- Title: [Does the deluxe version read write dgn files.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-the-deluxe-version-read-write-dgn-files) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "i use the Platinum version for professional work, and I love it.  I don't know about the Deluxe.  However, the customer service guys on turbocad.com are..."
- Title: [Does TurboCAD work with 3D Printers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/3d-printing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes!   TurboCAD supports both the import and export of STL files, the standard file format used with 3D printers. "
- Title: [How often do you upgrade and update TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/updates-upgrades) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We offer a major upgrade to the TurboCAD once a year, typically in the middle to end of Q1.  We typically offer two maintenance release updates as well as..."
- Title: [What licensing options are there for TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-options) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "TurboCAD Pro and Pro Platinum are available on either an Annual Subscription or on a one-time purchase, permanent license basis.   TurboCAD Deluxe is..."
- Title: [How difficult will it be to learn TurboCAD if I am an AutoCAD user?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/learning-curve) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Very easy.  TurboCAD menus and command are displayed in a similar fashion to AutoCAD.  TurboCAD also offers a Command line entry option, a ‘heads-up’..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/librecad-vs-turbocad)