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ActCAD

Professional CAD Software You Pay For Once

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ACTCAD is a professional 2D drafting and 3D modelling software that uses native DWG/DXF file format. It is sold on a one-time perpetual licence (from $249) with support included. It runs on Windows 10/11 and is used by 110,000+ professionals in 106+ countries.

12 alternatives to ActCAD

Ranked by how well each tool replaces ActCAD: shared features, audience, price and popularity.

  1. nanoCAD

    Affordable and powerful 2D/3D CAD software for professionals.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    65 out of 100 matchContact sales

  2. progeCAD

    AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D DWG/DXF CAD software for Windows and Mac with perpetual licensing

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    65 out of 100 match—

  3. Vectorworks

    One flexible 3D design software for your entire process.

    Covers 1 of 15 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    64 out of 100 matchContact sales

  4. TurboCAD

    2D drafting and 3D solid modelling for Windows and Mac. Buy a perpetual licence you own, 1

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    62 out of 100 match—

  5. FreeCAD

    Your own 3D parametric modeler.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    61 out of 100 matchFree

  6. DataCAD

    Architectural design software for AEC professionals.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    61 out of 100 matchContact sales

  7. Chief Architect Premier

    Professional architectural home design software

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    61 out of 100 match—

  8. Graphisoft

    BIM software solutions for AEC experts.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    60 out of 100 matchContact sales

  9. LibreCAD

    Free Open Source 2D-CAD

    Covers 0 of 15 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    60 out of 100 matchContact sales

  10. QCAD

    The Open Source CAD System For Everyone

    Covers 0 of 15 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    60 out of 100 matchFree

  11. Onshape

    Product Development Platform.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    59 out of 100 match$125/mo

  12. KediCAD

    CAD, CAM and FEA software for Linux, available in 2D and 3D versions.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    59 out of 100 matchFree