1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) 4. [Octave BricsCAD Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_a513aeb0071452bcac141bfc8cae8b39/octave-bricscad.png "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) [ Octave BricsCAD ](/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) (135)4.5/5 BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. The BricsCAD® family of products brings a cost-effective, multi-platform CAD solution to Windows, macOS, and Linux. BricsCAD is available as a permanent/perpetual license & subscription license, for networked or stand-alone computers. You can also add Maintenance for ease of keeping up-to-date. Familiarity for other CAD users and full LISP support can help reduce a new BricsCAD® users’ learning curve to a day or less. With innovative machine learning tools, you increase drawing accuracy while saving time. Show More * * * ### 67.0 Nps Score Already have Octave BricsCAD? ### All Octave BricsCAD Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 4 years ago More Options - [ # Is BricsCAD free? ](/discussions/is-bricscad-free) Is BricsCAD free? 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