--- title: DataCAD Reviews meta\_title: 'DataCAD Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 64 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how DataCAD works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.8 review\_count: 64 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: CAD url: https://www.g2.com/categories/cad --- # DataCAD Reviews & Product Details DataCAD is a professional-level Architectural CADD program for design, presentation, and documentation. DataCAD is one of the few software applications that are developed specifically for Architects, and it is the only CADD software ever to be endorsed by the American Institute of Architects (ca. 1987). Originally developed by an architectural firm more than 30 years ago, DataCAD is one of the stalwarts of the CAD industry. * * * Seller [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/sellers/datacad) Discussions [DataCAD Community](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/discuss) Languages Supported Czech, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Portuguese Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Mark Madura (President/CEO at DATACAD LLC) Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by DataCAD. ### DataCAD LT $395 ea ### DataCAD Professional Upgrade $495 ea [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![AutoCAD](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "AutoCAD") AutoCAD 4.4/5(1,940) ](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) [ ![SketchUp](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "SketchUp") SketchUp 4.5/5(1,327) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) [ ![Revit](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Revit") Revit 4.6/5(956) ](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 64 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) JH Josh H. CEO | President Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/4/2021 "Datacad has been my go to software for construction documents for over 24 years." 4/5 What do you like best about DataCAD? It's ease of use and customization have made it really user friendly. The programming team always is willing to help and listen to customer feedback and suggestions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DataCAD? The rendering and 3D modeling aspects of the program have lagged behind industry & client expectations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering DataCAD: If you are looking for software to produce quality construction documents, it's hard to beat Datacad's value. If looking for 3D rendering and modeling I would look somewhere else. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DataCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? I focus on custom and higher end residential home design and Datacad has helped me create clear and consise documents to get the plans approved by local building jurisdictions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/4/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Atul Y.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Atul Y.") AY Atul Y. Senior Instrumentation Engineer Civil Engineering Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5/23/2016 "Must have for Architects !!" 4/5 What do you like best about DataCAD? This is an excellent tool for architects. Whoever has designed this has a good idea of what architects need and how they typically work. It makes life of engineers, designers and drafters very easy. It has great 2D and 3D capabilities and it integrates well with Autodesk products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DataCAD? Everything is good with this software. there is nothing that needs to be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering DataCAD: Pricing seems to be on higher side. Make it little lower so that more companies take this ON. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DataCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Easy integration with Engineers and Designers while working live on projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Johnnie V. L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Johnnie V. L.") JL Johnnie V. L. Owner Architecture & Planning Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/16/2015 "A Good CAD Product that is highly underrated and often overlooked" 3.5/5 What do you like best about DataCAD? This cad product was developed by architects for architects to use. Of all the major cad software that I have used (most of them), I am most favorably impressed with DataCad, It's relatively easy to learn, easy to use and offers the ability to draw in 2D and 3D. The software allowed me to accomplish every graphic requirement encountered in my day to day building design documentation workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DataCAD? It is not in wide distribution, thus not very well supported. Some interactive smart BIM entities require editing in order to be respponsive under some conditions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering DataCAD: I would recommend this software for use on small scale to mid sized projects. I would be reluctant to execute a very complex project of large scale using this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DataCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? I was able to develop reliable graphic documentation of building projects as part of my professional practice Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") UC Verified User in Construction Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/8/2015 "Easy to use and perfect for small businesses" 4/5 What do you like best about DataCAD? DataCAD has so many features that make it quick and easy to edit drawings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DataCAD? My only complaint would be the layout for some of the actions in the side bar. For example, Move \> Drag is located at the top of the menu, whereas under the Copy menu, Drag is 5 options down. In a rush, this can be quite annoying. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering DataCAD: Definitely worth the investment. Tech support could not be better. They are extremely helpful and work to solve your problems/concerns diligently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DataCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? As a working architect, drawings are often needed to be created/edited in a hurry. Being able to use the Change menu is extremely convenient and a great tool to have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite RC Robert C. Director of Campus Planning and Improvements Education Management Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 2/17/2015 "REGISTERED ARCHITECT" 4/5 What do you like best about DataCAD? Cost of the program and support versus other CADD programs on the market. It versatilty, ease of use, and continued improving of the product to meet users needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DataCAD? So far I am very happy with DCAD, i have been using it for over 20 years, and have always upgraded the software when upgrades became avaliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering DataCAD: DCAD is a cost effective alternative to AutoCad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DataCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Use it for all our architectural work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Richard L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Richard L.") RL Richard L. President Architecture & Planning Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/20/2015 "First vused Data CAD 25 years ago" 4/5 What do you like best about DataCAD? It is so much easier to use than AutoCADD, and less expensive. I won a copy od DataCAD at a trade show 25 years age and it is the only CAD program I use. Others in my office use AutoCAD, but i personally do not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DataCAD? More training opportunities would be nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering DataCAD: Try it, you will love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DataCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Lower cost helps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 2/23/2015 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Haiden G.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Haiden G.") HG Haiden G. Designer Design Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/9/2015 "DataCAD is a CAD program utilizing the newest technology." 4/5 What do you like best about DataCAD? I like how well you can produce CAD files, in a short amount of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DataCAD? I don't like the ability to not do 3D modeling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering DataCAD: Yes I would recommend it to anyone trying to learn CAD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DataCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? We are trying to create products for production using production ready drawings from the program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") CC Verified User in Construction Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/16/2014 "RSM" 3.5/5 What do you like best about DataCAD? easy to work with, easy to print compared to autocad Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DataCAD? Lack of hands on training, lack of a Canadian contact Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering DataCAD: Yes! but look at the training Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DataCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? nil Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 2/19/2015 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about DataCAD? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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