CAD Reader Alternatives

CAD Reader is described as 'As a simple, lightweight, and powerful tool for viewing and measuring CAD drawing, CAD Reader supports .dwg/.dxf files and is available to add annotations on the drawing and do some quick measurement' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to CAD Reader for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best CAD Reader alternative is Autodesk AutoCAD. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try SelfCAD . Other great apps like CAD Reader are DraftSight, GstarCAD, BricsCAD Shape and ZWCAD.

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  1. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
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    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    129 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

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    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to CAD Reader.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to CAD Reader.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryCAD Reader is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. DraftSight icon
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    DraftSight is a professional-grade, open 2D CAD product for users who want a better way to read, write and share DWG files. DraftSight is easy to use and is available for professional CAD users, students and educators to download and activate for free.*

    88 DraftSight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. GstarCAD icon
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    GstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD. With 27 years of continuous improvement and innovation, today GstarCAD is far ahead in performance, stability and becomes leading CAD software in the world.

    84 GstarCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • BricsCAD Shape is the most popular Linux alternative to CAD Reader.

    • BricsCAD Shape is Paid and ProprietaryCAD Reader is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. ZWCAD icon
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    Developed by ZWSOFT, which has helped 900,000 users from 90 countries create amazing things, ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable and DWG-compatible CAD solution for worldwide users. Available in 15 languages, it provides innovative, collaborative and customizable features to designers...

    58 ZWCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. SelfCAD  icon
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    SelfCAD is a simple but powerful 3D modeling software being used by beginners, professionals as well as both small and large businesses to create their 3D designs. With the program, users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice designs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
    • SelfCAD is the most popular free alternative to CAD Reader.

    • SelfCAD is Freemium and ProprietaryCAD Reader is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    For more than 30 years, we have been producing solutions for the needs of professionals from different professional disciplines. With the agile software development philosophy, we aim to develop continuously in line with user needs and expectations.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. KipwareT icon
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    95% of machine shops around the world spend every day in the creation of G code for everyday workpieces … not airfoils and dies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • KipwareT is the most popular SaaS alternative to CAD Reader.

    • KipwareT is Paid and ProprietaryCAD Reader is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. IGiS CAD icon
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    IGiS CAD is a powerful 2D drafting and 3D modeling software for professionals to design. plan, execute and analyze their projects with precision. It can be used in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Mechanical, Urban Planning, and many more.

    109 IGiS CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. BeckerCAD icon
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    BeckerCAD12 3D Pro includes comprehensive system libraries related to the following areas:

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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