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ActCAD is a native dwg/dxf cad software suitable for professional 2D drafting and 3D modeling projects. ActCAD is trusted by over 30000 users in over 103 countries for more than 10 years. The interface, commands, icons, dialogs, shortcuts etc. are very much similar to other popular cad software tools available in market. Flexible license types available even for single license. There is no learning for existing cad users while saving 80% of the costs. ActCAD offers free email technical support without any limitations. ActCAD can be fully customized and programs can be developed using our free API toolkit. It supports popular programming languages like , lisp dcl, .net, C++ etc. Apart from all regular commands, ActCAD offers many productive tools like pdf to cad converter, Block libraries, Image to Cad converter, handling point sets between Cad and Excel and many more. ActCAD is suitable for any high end professional projects in the domains of Architecture, Civil, Mechanical,Automotive
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Has same UI as AutoCAD. Almost Identical Function/Shortcut Function and Interface wise, there aren't much difference between CAD
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.
John M. ยท Architectural Designer ยท Architecture & Planning ยท May 22, 2025
ActCAD offers a strong combination of powerful 2D drafting and 3D modeling tools, support for DWG/DXF formats, and affordable perpetual licensing. However, it does have some drawbacks, including limited file format support, occasional lag, a steep learning curve for new users, and the lack of a complete Italian translation. Overall, it's a solid choice for professionals, but it may require some patience and adaptation, especially for those looking for comprehensive localization.
Pros: ActCAD offers powerful 2D drafting and 3D modeling tools, supports DWG/DXF formats, and provides perpetual licensing at an affordable cost.
Cons: Please note that ActCAD currently does not offer a complete Italian translation. This may impact usability for Italian-speaking users.
Alessandro C. ยท software technician ยท Architecture & Planning ยท December 19, 2024
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Domain confidence 98%
We have been using ActCAD for our engineering & find it very helpful & Economical cad solution.
Pros: It is one of the best CAD solution in the Industry. ActCAD comes with all the latest features & functions which is very helpful for Engineers, designers & draftsman for their day to day engineering activities. The ease of use makes it more user friendly software for cad users.
Cons: Only few minor improvements are required. I hope it will be implemented in future releases.
Srinivas S. ยท CEO ยท Oil & Energy ยท September 19, 2024
I am very happy of this software, i cannot find some negative point from ActCAD at the moment.
Pros: I 'am beginner in ActCAD, I discovered great new software, It is very easy to use, Shortcut keys are good,Also ActCAD is very low price as compared to another CAD.
Cons: As of know to the extent I have used this tool I do Not found any cons of using this tool.As it is very cost effective as compared to the functions it provide.In my opinion it is best software .
Rajalakshmi N. ยท Engineer ยท Architecture & Planning ยท August 21, 2024
The software is worth as per the price and regular updates. Introducing new commands as per the customer requirement.
Pros: The software is working smoothly and quick response from the technical team.
Cons: Improve the interface color and icon size.
Ratna kumari K. ยท Design Engineer ยท Design ยท August 21, 2024
Pros: fastest , smooth performance , 2d and 3d modeling, Technical support
Cons: Need to expand the network , only a few are using this
Harshitha T. ยท Developer ยท Computer Software ยท December 2, 2023
Pros: All features are easy to use . Import PDF file is nice feature. Also ACTCAD Lib in add on is huge and very specific and sorted applicationwise,
Cons: Nothing....I Have a great experience. So Thanks to your team.
Mayur S. ยท Design Engineer ยท Civil Engineering ยท July 17, 2023
Loving it.
Pros: What I liked most about this product is the affordable price for a high end drafting software.
Cons: One thing is having to remember to deactivate the licence at the workplace office and reactivate at the home office. Suggest having the software recognised the location of the user when logging in and the program automatically deactivates and reactivates between the IP addresses.
Jason C. ยท Senior Scheduler ยท Construction ยท April 29, 2023
Overall, I am very pleased to have ActCAD, especially considering the value. The transferable key is easy to switch over to my laptop when I travel.
Pros: To be perfectly honest, I was looking for an alternative to the extremely expensive standard when the COVID 19 pandemic occurred and we had to cut down on expenses. So, after trying several other CAD programs which simply were too limited or have an unfamiliar format that would require too long to master, I happened on ActCAD almost by accident. To my delight ActCAD turned out to be the perfect alternative in every way.
Cons: Most of what I do is in 3D rendering. The quality of visual renderings displayed on my excellent monitors, especially when transparencies are involved is noticeably grainy in appearance. Also, what I call "anchor points" which would be the reference base point for copying or moving anything usually defaults to some undesired reference. I'd like to know if there's a fix for that. Finally, when executing any command the default position for the keystrokes should be the COMMAND line. It is a nuisance to have to always anchor the command with the cursor.
Edmond B. ยท President-Owner ยท Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ยท April 24, 2023
We use generation and modification DWG drawings with our clients and customers for IC packaging.
Pros: It seems a right solution for us since we use actcad for our basic drawings. Mainly add lines to IC package drawings.
Cons: Customer support is very bad. We are using live licenses and I have requests for overall manageability but these requests are still Pending. [sensitive content hidden] If these portions of website is not used, remove them from the site.
Ercan A. ยท General Manager ยท Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ยท April 24, 2023
I really wanted to like the ActCAD but in the end it turned out to be a frustrating experience. I tried to report the bugs and for smaller ones I got responses that they are noted but for bigger ones I got no response and no hope. If it would be possible I would like to have my money back...
Pros: Similar to other products and changing settings was easy. Also some small features that felt nice at first (even though I later turned them off).
Cons: Couple of big bugs and several smaller ones. I paid extra for network license but almost every time (couple of times per week) I switched the computer I had to manually reset the license on the homepage. Also quite often when the Windows was waking up from sleep, the ActCAD thought that there was no internet connection and closed without saving any open work.Another big problem was that sometimes some objects were randomly invisible and therefore also impossible to select. I tried to report that bug but got no response for that.Smaller annoying thins were worst autoregen I've seen in years (even with the best settings the circles most of the times had corners), several commands didn't have midcommand undo and also so slow autosave on a powerful computer that I quite often were wondering why the program doesn't respond.
Rasmus P. ยท technical designer ยท Automotive ยท April 24, 2023
licanse transfercost savegood support
Pros: very similiar with Autocad. so its easy to use it.
Cons: suddenly its closing. this is big problem.
Levent d. ยท director ยท Construction ยท April 24, 2023
Pros: Come si aspetterebbe un disegnatore CAD sono presenti tutte le funzioni necessarie sia tramite interfaccia grazica ad icone sia tramite riga di comando.
Cons: Forse si potrebbero migliorare le funzioni che servono per la stampa 3D, come il salvataggio in formato STL, se non addirittura in GCODE, specificando i parametri e le caratteristiche della stampante 3D, integrando magari i motori giร esistenti di qualche slicer.
Giuseppe B. ยท software developer ยท Telecommunications ยท February 24, 2023
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.
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.
Ujval D. ยท Production engineer ยท Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ยท February 19, 2023
Again, very similar to AutoCad . Easy to start drawing because of the similarities.
Pros: Icons very similar to AutoCad. Did not take long to get started
Cons: Service seems lacking. Cannot used the program since July 2019 when updating to R20. Service not been helpful to find the issue
Walter C. ยท Retired ยท Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ยท August 30, 2022
poor customer service in providing authorization codes.
Pros: 2d version appear to function as well as ACAD LT and is a great Cad software for the price.
Cons: hard to get authorization codes form this vendor that function. I ended up buying an upgrade when the purchased version crashed since the information provided by ActCad did not allow me to activate the original software.
Dennis B. ยท engineer ยท Civil Engineering ยท August 23, 2022
It's ok right out of the box as long as you're not doing anything too complicated.
Pros: Easy to get started from AutoCAd. Difficult modifying some functions to work like used to in AutoCAD.
Cons: Some functions don't work as well as AutoCAD. Difficult and time consuming getting tech support.
Peter Z. ยท Tech. ยท Architecture & Planning ยท August 20, 2022
Can avoid Autodesk monopoly and compliance issues. cost benefit with perpetual and Network license. also customization can be done as per requirement with prompt support .
Pros: easy to use so can replace AutoCAD on immediate basis
Cons: not seen yet, kept under observation for a next few month
Kishore S. ยท Assistant Manager ยท Real Estate ยท August 19, 2022
It fits all that I use it for in designing in 2D.
Pros: It is a great autocad replacement if you cannot afford it. It is very similar and I love itโs a one time cost to purchase the software.
Cons: Nothing, I struggled a bit activating it but customer service helped with that.
Amanda N. ยท Designer ยท Arts and Crafts ยท August 18, 2022
i am very happy of this software, i cannot find some negative point from Autodesk at the moment
Pros: easy to use like AutoCAD very fast to be open and close all the function i had in AutoCAD i found back here, so perfect
Cons: just some trouble in the external images management and visualization, which sometime disappeared in the first stage of use of the software (never happened with Autodesk), but then after changing the laptop with a powerful one the issue never happened again
Alessio P. ยท geologist ยท Civil Engineering ยท August 18, 2022
Pros: Interface very similar to Autocad (used before Actcad), very easy transition and file compatibility
Cons: None serious problem, very rarely it "crashes"
Charilaos C. ยท TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ยท Hospital & Health Care ยท August 17, 2022
Pros: Good performance software. The price is reasonable compared with other CAD software. Good support from the ActCAD India team.
Cons: There are some bugs which they need to work on it. sometimes slow response.
Nilesh P. ยท Director ยท Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ยท August 16, 2022
okay so far
Pros: its cost effective and ok to use for starting firms.
Cons: photo to cad features are kind of lagging.
Norvim M. ยท architect ยท Design ยท August 16, 2022
i just like to draw things up as a pass time and can't enjoy doing this for acad pricing. Thanks ActCad!
Pros: It is very similar engine to acad and it is inexpensive for a part time user like myself.
Cons: I don't feel i am missing features because it is low price.
Arlan V. ยท Owner ยท Construction ยท August 15, 2022
It works for me
Pros: I am a retired Design engineer Actcad is similar to Acad that I have used in my work before retirement and it was cheap enough to fit my limited budget. This is my hobby -to draw up design and then to fabricate in my shed
Cons: The scaling to print is something I cannot get right which is a great limitation The help does not help most of the time and spend hours figuring out things.
Robert H. ยท Retired ยท Think Tanks ยท August 15, 2022
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| 3D Architecture | 1 | 13 | - |