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DataCAD

Architectural design software for AEC professionals.

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DataCAD is a Windows-based CADD program aimed at architects, engineers, and contractors for architectural design, photo-realistic rendering, animation, and construction document creation. The product line includes DataCAD, a Subscription Edition with priority support and updates, and DataCAD LT, a lower-cost 2D/3D option. The company reports over 250,000 installations worldwide.

12 alternatives to DataCAD

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

  1. 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
    65 out of 100 matchFree

  2. LibreCAD

    Free Open Source 2D-CAD

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

    Free planOpen source
    65 out of 100 matchContact sales

  3. Graphisoft

    BIM software solutions for AEC experts.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    64 out of 100 matchContact sales

  4. nanoCAD

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

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

    Free plan
    64 out of 100 matchContact sales

  5. Vectorworks

    One flexible 3D design software for your entire process.

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

    Free plan
    63 out of 100 matchContact sales

  6. SelfCAD

    Design anything 3D from start to finish

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

    Free plan
    63 out of 100 matchFree

  7. FreeCAD

    Your own 3D parametric modeler.

    Covers 1 of 15 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    62 out of 100 matchFree

  8. SketchUp

    3D design software — bring your vision to life.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    62 out of 100 match$10.75/mo

  9. Chief Architect Premier

    Professional architectural home design software

    Covers 2 of 15 key features.

    61 out of 100 match—

  10. TurboCAD

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

    Covers 1 of 15 key features.

    61 out of 100 match—

  11. Octave BricsCAD

    The true CAD alternative.

    Covers 1 of 15 key features.

    61 out of 100 matchContact sales

  12. CADintosh

    Powerful 2D drawing program for creating technical drawings.

    Covers 0 of 15 key features.

    60 out of 100 match—