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Perpetual-license 2D and 3D CAD with native DWG from $249
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ACTCAD is professional 2D drafting and 3D modeling CAD software with native DWG and DXF support, sold under perpetual licenses rather than subscriptions. It comes in Standard, Premium and Map Drafter editions and runs on Windows, with a stated 110,000 users in more than 100 countries.
Drafters, architects, engineers and surveyors who want CAD software without a subscription use ACTCAD. Teams moving from AutoCAD often consider it for DWG compatibility, while surveyors use the Map Drafter edition for survey data and contouring.
ACTCAD is a one-time purchase per seat. Standard costs $249, Premium costs $399 and Map Drafter costs $399. Licenses are perpetual, support is included, and updates within the owned version are free, with no subscription or renewal.
Common alternatives to ACTCAD include AutoCAD, BricsCAD and DraftSight. Compare scope, deployment model, integrations and pricing before choosing.
Pricing Model
ONE TIME
Starting Price
$249/mo
Free Options
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| Feature | Standard | Premium Popular | Map Drafter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full 2D drafting toolset | , | , | |
| Native DWG and DXF | , | , | |
| PDF to DWG | , | , | |
| Everything in Standard | , | , | |
| 3D solid and surface modeling | , | , | |
| Point cloud tools | , | , | |
| Survey data import | , | , | |
| Contour generation | , | , | |
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