--- 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 Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") UC Verified User in Construction Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/23/2022 "Amazing!!!! The one and only software I will ever need!!" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? Very useful and easy to navigate and customize. I love the way you can easily draw in 2D and quickly turn it into a 3D drawing, I've also had a couple of technical issues with the software and the customer service people were amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? I really have nothing bad to say about this software, it is truly efficient and amazing. I can't tell you how much it has helped my productivity, I love it is just the best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Productivity and efficiency are a very big part of our business so we need a top of the line software that can help us keep those standards high. BricsCAD provides that so we are able to stay on top. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Graham D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Graham D.") GD Graham D. Associate, Quality Assurance, Operations & I.T Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/28/2022 "Good, reliable, cost effective software" 4/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? it is stable, easy to use and much cheaper than AutoCAD Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Sometimes does not have all the same features as AutoCAD, e.g tables as cad entities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? No need for AutoCAD's full network license. We can use BricsCAD Lite which inserts geo-referenced images, has some built-in express tools and runs lisp routines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 10/31/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller MS Mark S. Estimator Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/3/2022 "Reasonably priced, fast alternative to Autocad subscription plan." 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? I especially like the Quad feature and the Blockify command Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Nothing so far, though I'm looking for more help videos on YouTube for certain features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Being able to modify a floorplan quickly to get back to the homeowner in a timely manner has been a great asset. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Design](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Design") UD Verified User in Design Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/24/2022 "Good affordable alternative to AutoCAD" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? Cost is much better than AutoCAD, but otherwise very similar. It's lighter than Vectorworks, and better for bigger schemes (also easier to open DWGs and use xrefs) - so more interoperable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Lite version lacks some ease of functionality, but is workable if you get into using commands not buttons. Haven't figured out some of the QUAD. Array is a bit less easy than AutoCAD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Garden design, sharing files between users. Accurate plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller PR Paulo R. BIM Constructor Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/23/2022 "A software with so much potential" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? Commands are faster than other softwares Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Addition of more commands. The BIM part is not as intuitive as other software, the structure can be developed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Planning and coordination of different fields of construction Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller SY Sushant Y. PARTNER Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2022 "IT IS VERY USER FRIENDLY, THANKS" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? IT IS THE SAME AS AUTOCAD, ALL FILES IN AUTOCAD ANY VERSION, CAN BE OPEND, VERY USER-FRIENDLY, THANKS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? NOTHING IS MISSING, EVRY THING IS OK, THANKS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Octave BricsCAD: it is highly recommendable to other users in our field. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? NO PROBLEM, EVRY THING IS EASY AND FINE Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller DP Danilo P. BIM Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/30/2022 "BIM and plugins" 4/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? BIM flexibility on classifications, QUAD, Python scripts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Stability, deliverables coming from sections shoud be more easy and faster Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Working in 3D BIM without a specific training Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Architecture & Planning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Architecture & Planning") UA Verified User in Architecture & Planning Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/9/2020 "Easy transition from AutoCAD" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? So easy transition from AutoCAD to BricsCAD. All funcions I need are there and I even did not notice that I am using different software! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Same as other CAD products, I have to set up all these personal settings to apply whenever upgrades. It would be great, if upgrade is more seamless Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? AutoCAD annual subscription model is higher cost. BricsCAD eliminated this! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 5/26/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Stuart W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Stuart W.") SW Stuart W. Computer Aided Design Drafter Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/23/2022 "Very good, all I need" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? Ease of all of the controls. Tabs are easy and clear to identify Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? When the app occasionally crashes and it doesn't auto save Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? Accurate measurements Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller NM Neal M. Transport Planner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 9/8/2021 "BricsCAD was the ideal solution for a cost-effective fully functioning CAD package" 5/5 What do you like best about Octave BricsCAD? I'm impressed with the third-party applications and how smoothly they integrate with BricsCAD. It's good value for money and there is the ability to purchase a perpetual license. This made it the prime choice for me. I needed a CAD package that could run the AutoTURN vehicle tracking package. BricsCAD was much cheaper than the alternatives. A free trial is available to test the software. The trial allowed me to confirm the software would meet my needs as I wanted a CAD package that was easy to use but capable of producing high quality outputs. Being a novice CAD user, I was impressed with the level of tutorials available online from the BricsSYS website. These helped me learn the software quickly. From watching the tutorials, I have been able to create the drawings I need very quickly and produce outputs of a high standard. The software is very user-friendly, and the commands used are straightforward, so even if you're not sure of the exact one to use it's easy to find it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Octave BricsCAD? Getting to know where all of the menus and commands are was a bit tricky at first. There are more online tutorials available for the more well-used CAD packages but, from what I've seen, the operation of the software is quite similar and is not a huge disadvantage for me as I hadn't used the alternative packages that much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Octave BricsCAD: Make use of the trial version of the software to see if it meets your needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Octave BricsCAD solving and how is that benefiting you? The software has allowed me to generate site plans and proposed highway design options. The ability to import pdfs to use as a base for some drawings is very useful and the software's compatibility with other CAD filetypes means that I can continue to work on drawings created by others. The third party applications for use in BricsCAD are very useful. Autoturn vehicle tracking software compatibility is the main reason I purchased BricsCAD and has provided an ideal solution for my needs as a transport planner. Overall, the software enables me to quickly produce drawings to a high standard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Jessica Lyford of Octave BricsCAD [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/octave-bricscad-review-4992799/official_response/edit) We love to hear it, thanks Neal! We are proud of our application catalogue of third-party applications, so it is always interesting to hear how our customers use them in their workflows. We also have more tutorials coming soon that we hope you will find useful! You will become a BricsCAD expert in no time ;) Enjoy! 9/9/2022 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 [Which academic scheduling tools provide alerts when scheduled rooms become unavailable during the semester?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-academic-scheduling-tools-provide-alerts-when-scheduled-rooms-become-unavailable-during-the-semester)[What IT resilience orchestration tools best streamline automation for enterprise infrastructure resilience?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-it-resilience-orchestration-tools-best-streamline-automation-for-enterprise-infrastructure-resilience)[Which WYSIWYG editors integrate seamlessly with existing responsive preview without custom development?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-wysiwyg-editors-integrate-seamlessly-with-existing-responsive-preview-without-custom-development) [Which property restoration platforms maintain data integrity during rapid concurrent project work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-property-restoration-platforms-maintain-data-integrity-during-rapid-concurrent-project-work)[Most popular influencer marketing platform among startups](https://www.g2.com/discussions/most-popular-influencer-marketing-platform-among-startups)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)