--- description: Review of ActCAD Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: ActCAD | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [3D CAD Software](/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) > [ActCAD](/software/198067/actcad-2021-professional) # ActCAD Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/198067/actcad-2021-professional Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/198067/actcad-2021-professional?page=2) > ACTCAD is professional DWG/DXF CAD software for powerful 2D drafting and 3D modeling, with a familiar interface, commands, shortcuts, and workflows for Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Automotive, and engineering professionals. Trusted by 30,000+ users in 103+ countries, ACTCAD offers one-time purchase licensing, free technical support, and API customization with LISP, .DLL etc . Productivity tools include PDF to CAD, Image to CAD, block libraries, and CAD-Excel tools. A powerful, cost-effective AutoCAD alternative—designed to help you do more with CAD and spend less. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 215 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 215 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ActCAD - **Location**: East Godavari Dt, India - **Founded**: 2006 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$249.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: ActCAD 2027 Standard (2D): $ 249.00 - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark and 56 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - 3D Modeling - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Annotations - Architectural Symbol Library - Audit Trail - BIM Modeling - CAD Tools - Civil - Collaboration Tools - Component Library - Content Library - Data Import/Export - Design Analysis - Design Modeling - Design Templates - Document Management - Drafting ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4314/3d-architecture/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3417/bim/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4707/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The overall workflow is simple to understand and comfortable for regular CAD work. > > **Cons**: ACTCAD already performs well, including with large DWG files, but performance on very complex drawings could be improved further for an even smoother experience. > > My overall experience with ACTCAD has been very positive. It offers a familiar CAD workflow, good performance, helpful technical support, and excellent value for the price. ----- ### "Decent product if you are looking for cheaper version of AutoCAD" — 4.0/5 > **John** | *22 May 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: One time purchase \& Direct email for inquiries Overall the program is decent. Wish there are less bugs > > **Cons**: Bug/Glitches drive users crazy. Program needs more polish. Lots of things are glitched and you have to make sure you have backup folder and save files every 10 min. > > Has same UI as AutoCAD. Almost Identical Function/Shortcut Function and Interface wise, there aren't much difference between CAD ----- ### "ActCAD Professional A Real Value for your money" — 5.0/5 > **Hemant** | *16 November 2018* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am associated with ActCAD since last 3 years. They are very committed people, provide prompt support and dedicated to work on any enhancement request. > > Its having same features and commands available and used in most of the other CAD platforms, So there is no requirement for training ----- ### "Lightweight and similer to other expensive products. Really loved features." — 4.0/5 > **Ujval** | *19 February 2023* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It consumes morethen less space for drafted drawings and even while installation it space efficient. > > **Cons**: Layouting for frequent tolls must be highlighted on app home desk. I usually use dimension tolls but ether i have to find ftom hidden manu or shortcuts but like othersoftware it could be top on the home screen. > > I am associated with manufacturing industries from last fre years and were used other applications to draft but act cad is cost effective alternative and effective to save space in system. I have adapted actcad for my routine job and there is no cons i have observed for using. I already have recommended same to few of our partners companies and hoping they will also love to use as I do. ----- ### "ACTCAD is a great product for the price\!" — 4.0/5 > **Gary** | *5 August 2022* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Did? You mean "Do" because I still use this product and I also use other products. This product has its pros and cons like any, its strong points is being able to convert other files to DWG format to work within, I like the abilities to customize having the Intellicad work engine this is a great software that can be expanded. > > **Cons**: Like I said my main consensus would be the lake of graphic abilities as like other programs, but this is doable because a person gets use to it over time, plus there is a happy medium, and some are just to fine where it makes them hard to see and the files become to large. > > My overall experience has been good. I do which that ACTCAD could maybe break out of the box a little and not try so much of being the same as other known or most used programs as much as finding something that makes this stand out from others. I think it would be nice to have a \#D software that you could accomplish better rendering capabilities than another with better graphics and ease of use. I believe this would be a game changer, and also capable of "VR" Virtual Reality type design capabilities and you could call it Virtual Design Mode. ----- Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/198067/actcad-2021-professional?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/198067/actcad-2021-professional) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data