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Average Ratings 1 Rating

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Description

Autodesk AutoCAD is a complete computer-aided design and drafting solution that transforms the way professionals conceptualize, document, and deliver projects. Built for precision and creativity, AutoCAD supports 2D drafting and 3D modeling with intelligent tools for solids, surfaces, and meshes. The AutoCAD 2026 release integrates Autodesk AI, automating repetitive tasks like object placement, markup interpretation, and drawing comparisons to save hours of manual effort. Users can collaborate seamlessly using Autodesk Docs, ensuring consistent document management and version control across teams. With built-in AutoLISP, APIs, and the Autodesk App Store, the software is endlessly customizable for specialized workflows. Its seven industry-specific toolsets—including Architecture, MEP, and Plant 3D—optimize productivity and deliver specialized functionality for each discipline. AutoCAD’s cloud connectivity enables real-time co-authoring and access from any device. Whether for buildings, infrastructure, or products, AutoCAD remains the most trusted platform for professional design innovation.

Description

GstarCAD is a professional DWG-native CAD software developed for architects, engineers, construction companies, manufacturers, mechanical designers, civil engineers, surveyors and technical professionals who need a powerful, reliable and cost-effective alternative to AutoCAD®. Fully compatible with the industry-standard DWG and DXF file formats, GstarCAD enables users to open, edit, create and share drawings without file conversion or data loss, making collaboration with AutoCAD users seamless. Designed to minimize migration time, GstarCAD features an AutoCAD-like interface, familiar commands, aliases, shortcuts and workflows, allowing experienced CAD users to become productive immediately. Companies switching from AutoCAD, DraftSight®, BricsCAD®, ZWCAD®, IntelliCAD® or nanoCAD® can continue working with existing projects while significantly reducing software licensing costs. GstarCAD includes a comprehensive set of professional CAD tools for 2D drafting, detailing, annotation, technical documentation, 3D modeling and drawing management. Advanced functionality includes Dynamic Blocks, Sheet Set Manager, Express Tools, Xrefs, PDF import and export, batch plotting, data extraction, layer management, block libraries, Design Center, advanced dimensioning, parametric constraints, drawing comparison, customizable workspaces and high-performance graphics acceleration for large and complex drawings. For CAD developers and enterprise customers, GstarCAD offers excellent application compatibility through LISP, VBA, .NET, GRX API, ObjectARX-style development, COM automation and flexible customization capabilities. Existing CAD applications, scripts and workflows can often be migrated with minimal modifications, making GstarCAD an ideal platform for organizations that depe

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

CAD&BIM Free Viewer Yes 
Anark Yes 
Asite Yes 
Autodesk Advance Steel Yes 
Autodesk Viewer Yes 
BeamWise Yes 
CAD+T Yes 
Fulcrum Yes 
GroupDocs Yes 
HIVE Yes 
Intergraph Smart Interop Publisher Yes 
Kytes Yes 
Lands Design Yes 
OpenFlows StormCAD Yes 
SmartSketch Yes 
SolidView Yes 
Space Designer 3D Yes 
VEERUM Yes 
WIZZCAD Yes 
faciliCAD Yes 

Integrations

CAD&BIM Free Viewer Yes 
Anark No 
Asite No 
Autodesk Advance Steel No 
Autodesk Viewer No 
BeamWise No 
CAD+T No 
Fulcrum No 
GroupDocs No 
HIVE No 
Intergraph Smart Interop Publisher No 
Kytes No 
Lands Design No 
OpenFlows StormCAD No 
SmartSketch No 
SolidView No 
Space Designer 3D No 
VEERUM No 
WIZZCAD No 
faciliCAD No 

Pricing Details

$1,268 per user per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

£550 one-time
Perpetual licences: Standard £550, Professional £680, Premium £810 and Mechanical £1,280, excluding VAT. Annual and network licensing options are also available, together with a free 30-day trial.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

GstarCAD UK

Founded

2010

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.gstarcad.uk

Product Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
BIM Modeling No 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export Yes 
Landscape Design No 
Virtual Tour No 

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Component Library Yes 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects Yes 
For Manufacturers Yes 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting No 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View No 
Design Templates No 
Drafting No 

Architecture

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material Yes 
Building Information Modeling Yes 
Client Management No 
Contact Management Yes 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals Yes 
Visualization / Presentation No 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Electrical Design

CAD Tools Yes 
Change Management No 
Collaboration Yes 
Compliance Management No 
Document Generation Yes 
Drag & Drop No 
Electrical Parts Catalog Yes 
Functions / Calculations No 
One Line Diagram No 
PLC Tools Yes 
Reusable Designs Yes 
Symbol Library Yes 

Floor Plan

2D Floor Plans No 
3D Floor Plans No 
Annotation No 
Diagram Templates No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Drag & Drop No 
Lighting Control No 
Object Library No 
Rendering No 

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity Yes 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making Yes 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

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