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# ActCAD BIM Reviews
**Vendor:** ACTCAD  
**Category:** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 50
## About ActCAD BIM
ActCAD is a native dwg/dxf cad software suitable for professional 2D drafting and 3D modeling projects. ActCAD is trusted by over 30000 users in over 103 countries for more than 10 years. The interface, commands, icons, dialogs, shortcuts etc. are very much similar to other popular cad software tools available in market. Flexible license types available even for single license. There is no learning for existing cad users while saving 80% of the costs. ActCAD offers free email technical support without any limitations. ActCAD can be fully customized and programs can be developed using our free API toolkit. It supports popular programming languages like , lisp dcl, .net, C++ etc. Apart from all regular commands, ActCAD offers many productive tools like pdf to cad converter, Block libraries, Image to Cad converter, handling point sets between Cad and Excel and many more. ActCAD is suitable for any high end professional projects in the domains of Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Automotive.



## ActCAD BIM Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users value the **affordability** of ActCAD BIM, finding it delivers great functionality without breaking the bank. (1 reviews)
- Users value the **efficiency** of ActCAD BIM, appreciating its solid performance and cost-effectiveness for all experience levels. (1 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **excellent functionality** of ActCAD BIM, making it suitable for both professionals and beginners. (1 reviews)
- Users praise the **powerful performance** of ActCAD BIM, benefiting from its robust functionality at an attractive price. (1 reviews)
- Users commend the **affordable pricing** of ActCAD BIM, making it accessible for both professionals and beginners. (1 reviews)
- Software Power (1 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find ActCAD has a **difficult learning curve** , hindering effective use of its advanced features and documentation. (1 reviews)
- Users note that ActCAD is quite **expensive** , which may deter some potential buyers seeking more affordable options. (1 reviews)
- Users report a **steep learning curve** for ActCAD BIM, finding training and documentation lacking for advanced features. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **steep learning curve** of ActCAD BIM challenging, especially for advanced features and limited documentation. (1 reviews)
- Users note the **limited features** of ActCAD BIM, expressing a need for more add-ons and better documentation. (1 reviews)
- Missing Features (1 reviews)
- Performance Issues (1 reviews)
- Plugin Issues (1 reviews)
- Poor Documentation (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)


## ActCAD BIM Discussions
  - [&quot;Not opened for read&quot; error](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34302-not-opened-for-read-error) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [I am trying to convert over to LINUX from Windows and wonder if a LINUX version will be available? I have tried using Wine to run ActCAD on LINUX Ubuntu but it doesn&#39;t seem to work (would appreciate any help with this).](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24491-i-am-trying-to-convert-over-to-linux-from-windows-and-wonder-if-a-linux-version-will-be-available-i-have-tried-using-wine-to-run-actcad-on-linux-ubuntu-but-it-doesn-t-seem-to-work-would-appreciate-any-help-with-this) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [I need detail how to use three dimensional CFD analysis  with ACT CAD](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24350-i-need-detail-how-to-use-three-dimensional-cfd-analysis-with-act-cad) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [How can I get some of my old lisp routines to work.  They don&#39;t work well with ActCAD.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24142-how-can-i-get-some-of-my-old-lisp-routines-to-work-they-don-t-work-well-with-actcad) - 3 comments, 1 upvote
  - [Is any of you facing the issues of lack of colours like me??](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24133-is-any-of-you-facing-the-issues-of-lack-of-colours-like-me) - 1 comment, 1 upvote

- [View ActCAD BIM pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews?page=2&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-07-29+17%3A55%3A14+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=b1ecf402-85ea-460e-86a9-7e02668a31bb&secure%5Btoken%5D=2010145af450c701e4e30c77cd00a0174244ead91eb37ec44774f8eae22458cd&format=llm_user)

## ActCAD BIM Features
**Design**
- Visualizing
- Rendering
- Drawing
- Editing
- Sequence Steps
- Dynamic Updating

**Plan**
- Documentation 
- Sequence
- Annotate
- Collaborate 

**Design**
- Drawing
- Modeling
- Visualize 
- Rendering

**Library**
- Categorize
- Search
- Deduplication
- Feedback

**File Options**
- Import files
- Export files
- View 2D files
- View 3D files
- Batch convert files
- File size

**Collaboration**
- Multi User
- File Import/Export
- Annotating 
- Document Storage

**Design**
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Rendering 
- Drawing
- Editing 

**Edit**
- File Import 
- Push/Pull
- Views
- Grips 

**CAD**
- Types
- Models
- Compatibility

**Tools**
- Dimensioning tools
- Change units
- 3D/solid modeling tools

**Construction**
- Fabrication
- Reinforcement Tools
- Clash Detection 
- Grading
- Earthwork

**Construction**
- Fabrication
- Reinforcement
- Clash Detection
- Grading
- Earthwork

**Collaboration**
- Annotate
- Documentation 
- Data Extract

**Integration**
- Catalogs
- CAD & PLM
- ERP

**Design**
- Drawing

**Engineering**
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydrologic engineering
- Transportation engineering
- Structural engineering

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Generation
- AI Text Summarization
- AI Text-to-3D

**Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling**
- Role-Based Access
- Centralized Data Management

**Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling**
- Lifecycle Cost Tracking
- Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation

**Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling**
- Clash Detection
- Electrical System Modeling
- MEP Coordination
- Load Calculation & Analysis
- Interoperability with BIM & CAD
- Circuit Design Integration

## Top ActCAD BIM Alternatives
  - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (1,837 reviews)
  - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (1,299 reviews)
  - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (630 reviews)

