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ACTCAD Software for creating and rendering 2D and 3D models

ActCAD Pricing, Features, Reviews and Alternatives

ActCAD product overview

Price starts from

249

One-time payment

Other

What is ActCAD?

ActCAD is Engineering designing software for drafting 2D drawings, layouts, sections, and other engineering related drawings. The platform allows teams to manage 2D CAD drafting in architectural engineering, interior design, mechanical engineering, road and site planning, civil engineering, and site development projects.

Key benefits of using ActCAD

Offers full functionality for 2D & 3D CAD.
Over 10,000 happy users in 103 countries.
Used by individuals and large corporates.
ACTCAD offers Perpetual License.
Email Technical Support is free of charge.
Access Tutorial Videos from within the software.
Simple Self-Help Module to address most of the common queries.
Very Affordable Price.
Convert PDF to DWG/DXF Files from within the Software.
Convert Image to DWG/DXF Files – Raster to Vector
ACTCAD Convertor: Batch Auditing & File Conversions
Block Library of over 5000 Blocks (you can add your blocks too)
Many addon tools, features and commands.

*Self License Transfer

ACTCAD License can be shifted between computers unlimited times over the internet. There is no limit on the number of transfers. One-click Key release.

*Programming Tools

API kit is available free for all ACTCAD products. We support LISP, DCL, SDS, Object IRX, .Net programming languages. Samples & Help available.


*In-built Converters

ACTCAD comes with PDF to DXF Converter, Image to DXF Converter, DWG/DXF/DGN Converter, etc. A high-resolution vector PDF printer is in-built.

*Block Symbol Library

ACTCAD Block Library has over 5000 symbols in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural, Structural domains, etc. Add your own symbols also to Library.


*Flexible License Types

ACTCAD offers Key Based License, Network Floating License, USB Dongle License, Internet Live License, OEM License, Corporate License

*Easy To Use and Easy to Learn

ACTCAD has a simple user interface that is familiar to all CAD users. Users are supported by tutorial videos that are accessible from within ACTCAD.


*Large User Base

ACTCAD has a user base of over 10,000 happy users spread across 88 countries world over. ACTCAD is used by individuals, small & medium & large corporates for everyday use on small to very large projects.


*Fully Functional 2D & 3D CAD System

ACTCAD provides all the functionality found in industry leading products. Many large industries like architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, automotive etc.
Key Benefits:
1.PERFORMANCE
CAD Users Demand Speed and No Lag-We Deliver Both at Enterprise Grade

2.USER FOCUS

Drawing on decades of expertise, we’ve made CAD simpler for your industry.

3.NO LEARNING CURVE

If you’re a CAD user, you’re already 99% ready to use our software

4.PRICING

We make professional grade CAD affordable to everyone.

5.OPEN

Provide support for working with integrating external data points and APIs.

6.ACCESSIBILITY

Flexible in licensing systems with global validity
Offers full functionality for 2D & 3D CAD.

1.FlatshoT
2.Advanced Blocks
3.Corner Window
4.AREATEXT
5.BREPLACE
6.CENTERMARKSET
7.CHBLOCKBASEPOINT
8.CONVERTPOLY
9.COUNTTABLE
10.CUTBASE
11.DIMPOLYALIGNED
12.EXOFFSET
13.GCEQUAL
14.INSERTPOINTSVALUES
15.LAYOPP
16.MEASUREGEOM
17.MERGEHATCH
18.POLYFIT
19.PREFIXSUFFIX
20.QBREAK

ACTCAD 2025 BENEFITS:

1.Offers full functionality for 2D & 3D CAD
2.Over 10,000 happy users in 103 countries
3.Used by individuals and large corporates
4.ACTCAD offers Perpetual License
5.Email Technical Support is free of charge
6.Access Tutorial Videos from within the software
7.Simple Self-Help Module to address most of the common queries
8.Very Affordable Price
9.Convert PDF to DWG/DXF Files from within the Software
10.Convert Image to DWG/DXF Files – Raster to Vector
11.ACTCAD Convertor: Batch Auditing & File Conversions
12.Block Library of over 5000 Blocks (you can add your blocks too)
13Many addon tools, features and commands.


ACTCAD uses the latest IntelliCAD 13 Engine, Open Design Alliance, dwg/dxf Libraries, ACIS 3D Modeling Kernel, and many other Technologies which ensures file support right from the early R2.5 to the latest 2025 Version of dwg/dxf. It also supports other file formats like .dgn, .step/.stp, .iges/.igs, .stl, .obj, 2D PDF, 3D PDF, .svg, .dae, etc. The interface and commands are designed in a manner that are familiar and easy for migration from any CAD Software.

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
Phone Support
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum

Training options

Documentation
Webinars
In Person
Live Online

ActCAD pricing information

Value for money

4.6

/5

213

Starting from

249

One-time payment

Other

Pricing options

Free plan
Subscription
Free trial
Pricing range

Value for money contenders

ActCAD features

Functionality

4.2

/5

213

Total features

34

4 categories

Most valued features by users

Document Management
Data Import/Export
For AEC Industry
Collaboration Tools
Real-Time Updates
2D Drawing
3D Imaging
3D Modeling

ActCAD users reviews

Overall Rating

4.2

/5

213

Positive reviews

84

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8.56/10
Rating distribution

5

4

3

2

1

103

75

23

3

9

Pros
Also the best thing is that you can transfer your licences from computer to another anytime, this will help you about the quantity of the licences you will need.
ACT CAD is as good as any industry-standard CAD software. 1st of all the best price is its price.
I really liked ActCAD and it is certainly a good alternative at a reasonable cost.
Cons
Sometimes the select window misbehaves by selecting all. The cut selection, block convert and paste function sometimes deletes the selection.
Constant lockups on brand new computer, paperspace layout generation extremely slow, too many macros needed rewriting. Added time for all this simply was too frustrating and time consuming.
Sometimes tend to slow down. Initially New commands were hard to find because there are many of them.

Overall rating contenders

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Luigi B.

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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  • Ease of use
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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Great choice for working with dwg files

Reviewed 7 years ago
Pros

In the panorama of alternatives to Autocad, I deepened the Intellicad world and I decided to try Actcad also for the very favorable cost, I also wanted the possibility of using the Cad on multiple computers and this was a prerogative of Actcad. The clean interface and continuous updates make Actcad a software that keeps up with the technical evolution. Fast and professional assistance, maximum attention to the customer even with only one license.

Cons

I had some initial problems with the license and the release of the same for the transfer of the software, some initial imperfection on the interface, now resolved and also the updating procedure from complicated and simple.

Vendor response

Many thanks Luigi for your valuable time in writing this review. You are one of our oldest customer using our products since long back. We strive hard at ActCAD to meet or exceed your expectations in future too. Just drop an email to us and we will get to you immediately.

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Naved S.

Design, 1-10 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Best Competitive 2D CAD Software

Reviewed 5 years ago

I have been using this software for few months for now & having very good experience overall. Mainly I have work in customized block library which I got here & that too without any extra expenses. Also it is a light weight software so can be used on my simple Desktop PC also.

Pros

- Plug & play if you have already used other 2D CAD softwares. - Vast Library for blocks. - Ease of use & user friendly - Can easily switch the license to other workstations without technical support.

Cons

- Sometimes tend to slow down. - Initially New commands were hard to find because there are many of them.

Vendor response

Naved, thank you very much for your valuable review. We have made several improvements in ActCAD new version in terms of speed and performance. Regarding comamnd usage, please check our Quick Start Guide available under Help menu. We are also launching complete video tutorials this year.

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Rasmus P.

Automotive, self-employed

Used daily for 6-12 months

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Too many bugs

Reviewed a year ago

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...

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David G.

Industrial Automation, 1-10 employees

Used weekly for 6-12 months

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  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Former AutoCAD User

Reviewed 2 years ago

Great. This has been even better than I could have anticipated. I used the software through a trial period and did not hesitate to purchase when the time came. Excellent CAD option for those who prefer not to have a subscription based software.

Pros

Cost and function. As other CAD software moved to a subscription based option, this was a great replacement. Very impressed with the interface (once I determined where everything was located) and the overall product.

Cons

Nothing. As mentioned, I had to learn a little with the location of and functions as they are all different from my experience with a previous CAD software, but this comes with anything new.

Vendor response

Thank you David for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software.

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Chandrakant C.

Chemicals, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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  • Ease of use
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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Excellent software for using it in Chemical Industry for various P&IDs and Civil/Structural drawings

Reviewed 3 years ago

Overall it is best product to use. It is more convenient to have additional licences as it is less expensive. At the same time it helps us with All similar features and requires no additional training for using it. It runs smooth on basis i5 Processor and without Graphic card.

Pros

It is having same features which we are using in expensive software like Autocad. At the same time service support is good. Separate training is not at all required.

Cons

Overall perform this product is very good and there are no cons at all.

Vendor response

Thank you, Chandrakant for taking the time to post a valuable review on the Capterra website.

ActCAD FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does ActCAD offer?

ActCAD has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $249.00
Pricing model: One Time License
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)


Q. Who are the typical users of ActCAD?

ActCAD has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does ActCAD support?

ActCAD supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does ActCAD offer an API?

Yes, ActCAD has an API available for use.


Q. What level of support does ActCAD offer?

ActCAD offers the following support options:
Chat, Phone Support, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum

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