--- title: Octave BricsCAD Reviews meta\_title: 'Octave BricsCAD Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 135 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Octave BricsCAD works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 135 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: CAD url: https://www.g2.com/categories/cad --- # Octave BricsCAD Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Octave BricsCAD but has limited features. Are you part of the Octave BricsCAD team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! 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. * * * Seller [Octave](https://www.g2.com/sellers/octave-9e5a428c-f303-4735-9417-dff1ef5736d4) Discussions [Octave BricsCAD Community](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/discuss) Languages Supported Czech, German, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Joachim Corijn Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Octave BricsCAD. ### BricsCAD® Lite €314.00 1 User Per Year ### BricsCAD® Pro €677.00 1 User Per Year [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/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) [ ![SOLIDWORKS](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "SOLIDWORKS") SOLIDWORKS 4.5/5(646) ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 135 real user reviews. Implementation Time 2 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ Typical contract price $0k - $0k [Sign in to view](/login) Per Year [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Octave BricsCAD Integrations (2) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") AutoCAD ](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Revit ](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) Show More ![Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering") AM Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/26/2022 "Complete BIM and 3D drawing experience in 1 package with a dwg extension" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? Everything on 1 program. Cost-effective through a purchase license Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? The program is being developed at a rapid pace and every change is not always an improvement. Sometimes the solutions are very good and sometimes a little less. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Octave BricsCAD: There is no reason not to switch to Bricscad if you are drawing with another program now Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? by drawing in 3D sometimes problems arise that cannot be seen in 2D and drawing in 2D is therefore much more time-consuming because views have to be constructed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller FV Fernando V. Static Equipment Specialist Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/25/2022 "Best alternative for AutoCAD on all operating systems" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? The interface is very friendly for AutoCAD users. New skills are not required. Working from minute one. The price plans are very flexible. I use it in Windows and Linux without any issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? At this moment, nothing. Maybe the Linux version sometimes is a bit different from the Windows version, but this is not a problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? I'm drawing mechanical drawings, 2D and 3D; at an excellent price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller TM terry m. Operations Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/27/2022 "BriscsCAD is the best on the market" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? BricsCAD is the best product I have used its easy to navigate with seamless control and the 24/7 support puts your mind at easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Nothing to date I haven't yet had any issues with BriscCAD Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Octave BricsCAD: Stop searching and buy BricsCAD you won't regret it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? BricsCAD along with cone11 has made putting together our CAD drawings an all round faster service making work easier and customers happy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![George F.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "George F.") GF George F. Retired Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/23/2022 "A Robust Replacement for AutoCAD at a Fraction of the Cost" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? Its compatibility with AutoCAD results in a short learning curve. This includes both VBA and AutoLisp. It is also much faster in some of the more cpu intensive functions such as SECTIONPLANETOBLOCK. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? It has some incompatibilities with AutoCAD that complicate programming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? I have developed blocks and applications utilizing VBA and AutoLisp for the design of power substations in 3D. This significantly shortens the design cycle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Åge T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Åge T.") ÅT Åge T. Constructor Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/23/2022 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "The sensible solution!" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? After using AutoCad for many years, the transition became completely painless and unproblematic. The solutions were smarter and more logical .... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Unfortunately, I do not think of anything to improve or change. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Octave BricsCAD: This is a program that covers at least as much as other significantly more expensive CAD programs. Logical and sensible menus, would really recommend this! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? The menus are more thoughtful and logical Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 11/24/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") CC Verified User in Construction Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/25/2022 "Best Cad Software" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? The price is reasonable and affordable. Bricscad handle 3D model especially importing IFC much faster and reliable than AutoCad Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Speed of processing. Wish they can use full memory when it comes to 3D model manipulation (especially 500Mb file and onwards) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Octave BricsCAD: Bricscad is very closed to AutoCAD. If the users are currently AutoCAD users they should switch to Bricscas to enjoy the cost and time saving. Also 3D modelling and IFC import is very good with Bricscad Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Viewing cad drawings 2D and 3D and extract quantities for our line of business i.e. Quantity Surveying and Cost Planning business Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 11/27/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Margus L.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Margus L.") ML Margus L. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/9/2020 "Best AutoCAD alternative" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? I'm using Bricscat and that is making all the same things possible as AutoCAD. And also design with BIM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? None at a moment. At first was some unfamiliarities with settings, but now is all ok. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Octave BricsCAD: try it and you will find it pleasant Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Building design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 6/9/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller LM Lee M. P Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/24/2022 "Bricscad used for pipe design and fabrication" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? The platform runs like all leading brand cad programs, so it is really easy to use with new and experienced cad users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? I have not found anything I dislike. We are very happy with this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? We are solving shop fabrication challenges and completing designs per customer requests. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/24/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![James C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "James C.") JC James C. mechanical engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/23/2022 "is easy cad editing" 4/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? which is an easy to use software and has a more affordable price than other cad tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? improve compatibility with Bim to not depend on AutoCAD Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? that AutoCAD dominates the market and prices are high, in you we find a similar tool at a lower price Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Matt S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Matt S.") MS Matt S. Land and building surveyor Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/25/2022 "Great CAD software" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? Easy to use and value for money. Help always on hand if required. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Steep learning curve when trying to use more complex point cloud features. Works OK but not quite there yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Cost savings compared to competitors is the biggest factor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ## Questions about Octave BricsCAD? 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. [ Ask about Octave BricsCAD ](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/discussions/new) ![Mohammed S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mohammed S.") MS Mohammed Sabeer • Last activity about 6 years ago Is it possible to do simulation and animation using BricsCAD ? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24249-is-it-possible-to-do-simulation-and-animation-using-bricscad) ![Pedro R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pedro R.") PR Pedro Renda Pr.Eng,Eur-Ing,B.Eng • Last activity almost 5 years ago Are there any courses 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-any-courses) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/discuss) ## Pricing Options Pricing provided by Octave BricsCAD. ### BricsCAD® Lite €314.00 1 User Per Year ### BricsCAD® Pro €677.00 1 User Per Year ### BricsCAD® Mechanical €950.00 1 User Per Year [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/pricing) Octave BricsCAD Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_269a752fb4baefda8b9e83f98c7646dc/autocad.png "Product Avatar Image") AutoCAD 4.4/5(1,940) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/autocad-vs-octave-bricscad) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_199c4e1e29b202367b7fc27568b10fdb/zwcad.png "Product Avatar Image") ZWCAD 4.6/5(354) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/octave-bricscad-vs-zwcad) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_19c4c507ebba54cd623e1c0a704becd9/sketchup.png "Product Avatar Image") SketchUp 4.5/5(1,327) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/octave-bricscad-vs-sketchup) ##### ##### Octave BricsCAD Features Design Drawing Modeling Visualize Edit File Import Push/Pull Views Collaboration Annotate Documentation Data Extract [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/features) ##### Categories on G2 [General-Purpose CAD](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad) ##### Explore More [What are the highest rated public records management platforms for agencies processing over 1,000 FOIA requests monthly?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-highest-rated-public-records-management-platforms-for-agencies-processing-over-1-000-foia-requests-monthly)[Which ethics and compliance learning platforms make it easy to roll out consistent training across new hires and existing employees during onboarding?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-ethics-and-compliance-learning-platforms-make-it-easy-to-roll-out-consistent-training-across-new-hires-and-existing-employees-during-onboarding)[Best event management system for large conferences](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-event-management-system-for-large-conferences) [What platform integrates recruitment marketing with CRM systems?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-platform-integrates-recruitment-marketing-with-crm-systems)[NEOGOV vs Watermark Faculty Success: which is better for faculty tracking and accreditation management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/neogov-vs-watermark-faculty-success-which-is-better-for-faculty-tracking-and-accreditation-management)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)