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What is ActCAD Software?

ACTCAD is an excellent tool for creating professional drawings tailored for various fields such as architecture, structural and civil engineering, mechanical design, electrical schematics, interior design, and tool and machine design. This professional-grade CAD software supports both 2D drafting and 3D modeling while utilizing dwg and dxf file formats, making it one of the most cost-effective options available. As a native dwg/dxf software, ActCAD is ideal for a wide range of drafting and modeling projects and has garnered the trust of over 30,000 users across more than 103 countries for over a decade. Its interface and command structure closely resemble those of other well-known CAD tools, allowing existing CAD users to transition without any learning curve while saving up to 80% on costs. ActCAD provides flexible licensing options, including single-user licenses, and offers unlimited free email technical support to all users. Additionally, it allows for full customization and the development of programs using a free API toolkit, supporting popular programming languages such as Lisp, DCL, .NET, and C++. Beyond standard commands, ActCAD includes a variety of productivity-enhancing features like a PDF to CAD converter, extensive block libraries, an image to CAD converter, and the ability to manage point sets between CAD and Excel, making it a versatile choice for professionals seeking efficiency in their design projects. With its comprehensive set of tools and user-friendly interface, ActCAD proves to be an indispensable asset for anyone involved in technical design work.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$249.00/one-time/user
Price Overview:
ActCAD 2027 Standard (2D) Software: $249/-
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, ActCAD Software provides an API

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Jytra Technology Solutions
Date Founded:
2006
Company Location:
India
Company Website:
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Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
Czech
Dutch
English
French
German
Greek
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Serbian
Spanish
Turkish

ActCAD Software Categories and Features

Engineering Software

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

CAD Viewers

Annotate
Batch Conversion
Collaboration Tools
Editing
Track Changes
View .DWF Files
View .DWG Files
View .IGES Files
View .STEP Files
View .STL Files
View 2D Files
View 3D Files

CAD Software

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Architecture Software

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Client Management
Contact Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Drafting
Manufacturing Design Data
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Proposal Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation

Architectural CAD Software

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Architectural Symbol Library
Automatic Formatting
BIM Modeling
Comparison View
Design Templates
Drafting

3D Modeling Software

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Executive Assistant
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    ActCAD for Auto CADs!

    Date: Nov 15 2021
    Summary

    We have been using ActCAD for the longest time and it's very convenient to use. Our team is used to this tool and can execute drawing perfectly or with just minimal error but not impacting the overall project. The only downside that I can see is that you will not be able to open the drawing that you created with the updated version to the old version.

    Positive

    It has the option to print in all sizes of paper. We can customize objects, unlike the other software that has only standard features. It has an impressive display and a range of options for customization.

    Negative

    It can be a bit challenging to use especially for beginners and drawing sometimes lag or crashes especially when you continue using it for a very long period of time without breaks. and there are no 3D models importing.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Engineer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Best Alternate CAD software at Affordable Price

    Updated: Oct 23 2021
    Summary

    ActCAD is a user friendly software with life time license and Easy to learn even for beginners also.

    Positive

    Best price with perpetual license without any subscription.
    Supports many CAD files.
    Support response is also great.

    Negative

    None. I really like ActCAD, it is a good substitute for AutoCAD.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mangesh P.
    Position: HOD Design team
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Review

    Updated: Oct 20 2021
    Summary

    Overall experience is good with ACTCAD software.
    Small issues that I have explained above, need to do work on the same.

    Positive

    ACTCAD is ease to use.
    Price is very economical as compared to other similar products.
    We are getting perpetual license, other service providers don't do the same.
    3D tool is more strong as compared to other product.
    Use interface is flexible & well monitored.
    Add on options are a major advantage while designing.

    Negative

    Block editing options needs more options like other products.
    Block copy & paste have some errors, many times this command doesn't work, need to fix this bug.
    Layer setting need to make easy.
    If we work on .dwg file from other CAD software the original file setting gets interrupted & we couldn't work easily.
    Software becomes slow on working large files.
    Customer support numbers should be easily available.
    Need good technical team for customer care.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: (Retired)
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Retired architect review

    Updated: Jun 20 2022
    Summary

    I have used this for a house addition and a few woodworking projects. All of my AutoCAD files have transferred with no issues. Very satisfied with the program.

    Positive

    The program works very similar to AutoCAD at a much more affordable price. Command structure is similar and some actually work better.

    Negative

    So far I don't have any negatives. I would like to see a program with an intuitive 3d command structure.

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  • Reviewer Name: Raymond K.
    Position: Construction Manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Very happy

    Date: Oct 27 2021
    Summary

    Getting the Dongle was the best choice for me. Having two location to use the program is useful. Happy to say goodbye to AutoCad.

    Positive

    Simply put, it works just fine. If you want to save big money, get ActCad.
    Having the ability to call AJ is of great help. And the 15 day free trial, way cool.

    Negative

    Tutorial videos could be better. I have the 2021 Pro package. Most tutorial are on newer releases.

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  • Reviewer Name: Andy H.
    Position: Maintenance Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Very Nice Drafting and Design Program

    Updated: Nov 20 2021
    Summary

    This is a top notch program for personal design as I do, and is well suited for business applications.

    Positive

    ActCAD 2021 Standard is very much like AutoCAD LT that I used for many years during my industrial employment. I'm very happy with the performance of ActCAD 2021. I was impressed with the low cost of the program as well. I am currently retired, and enjoy designing prior to building my projects. This helps me to evaluate costs and avoid many mistakes.

    Negative

    I had some difficulty with an update of the program. This was quickly rectified with help from the support team.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: NA
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    ActCAD 2021

    Date: Nov 28 2021
    Summary

    I am glad that I made the purchase when I saw it. Again great support from the team.
    Will definitely recommend to others about this software.

    Positive

    ActCAD 2021 professional is a relatively affordable software which I bought at USD 299 after discount. ActCad 2021 is a perpetual software and I don't have to renew it yearly. Software is similar to AutoCAD but much much affordable. As for support, I was surprised that they responded to my query during their Diwali holidays and for that I am grateful. I would strongly recommend it if anyone is looking for a software like ActCad 2021.

    Negative

    I don't have much time to use this often due to other work commitments. Though I have tried several drawings. No other related issues though.

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  • Reviewer Name: Rajnish K.
    Position: Architect
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Review for ActCAD

    Date: Oct 29 2021
    Summary

    I like ActCAD very much and recommend it to all as it very a good product in very reasonable price range.

    Positive

    The ActCAD software is good to work with, is quite user friendly, very user friendly to release and recover software.

    Negative

    Need a better library, if the team can develop a BIM Software (like archicad) that would be much more better.

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  • Reviewer Name: Savita P.
    Position: Design engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    ACT CAD-SP

    Updated: Oct 22 2021
    Summary

    Strongly recommend to use this software.
    very good alternative solution in economical price as compared to other softwares.

    Positive

    Price is very competitive as compared to other software.
    User interface is good & nicely designed.
    Very good alternative to other CAD software.

    Negative

    Block editing options need to improve.
    Technical support need to improve.
    3D tool needs to improve.

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  • Reviewer Name: Ketan P.
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    ACTCAD Review

    Updated: Oct 21 2021
    Summary

    Overall I strongly recommend this software.
    You will get perpetual license in economy price, other service provider don't do the same.

    Positive

    Easy to use.
    3D tool is strong and it gives flexibility to use both 2D and 3D experience on single platform.
    Price is economy as compared to other software.

    Negative

    Block editing require more options.
    Copy and paste of block from one window to another window is become stuck sometimes.
    Required quick support on raised queries.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    My experience with ActCAD

    Date: Nov 20 2021
    Summary

    The experience using Act CAD has been great so far. I work as an engineer and it has the all the tools I need.

    Positive

    Permanent License.
    Very easy to work with if you have worked with the most famous CAD software.
    The vast majority of the tools needed are included.

    Negative

    More video tutorials, manuals, forums.
    Although it is possible, an easy way to update the software keeping the permanent license.

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  • Reviewer Name: Chaitanya W.
    Position: Design engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Act cad reviews

    Date: Oct 25 2021
    Summary

    I strongly recommend to use this software.
    Good economy cost as compared to other software.
    In the same platform we are getting 3D tools to use.

    Positive

    Easy to use.
    3D commands are powerful.
    User interface is good.
    Cost is economical.
    Get perpetual licence in economy cost.

    Negative

    Block editing needs more powerful.
    Customer support needs to improve.

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  • Reviewer Name: ROHIT G.
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Ambience of ActCAD

    Date: Oct 27 2021
    Summary

    Good option for CAD users. It is a good software for laptop users/ travelers who are seeking the low cost solution in CAD.

    Positive

    Key objects and options are quite visible on screen and also helpful for eyes when working on laptop's small screen.

    Negative

    Lisp support is very useful and easy. It supports shape files and many GIS output formats which is very helpful for GIS users.

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  • Reviewer Name: Nilesh M.
    Position: Design engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Act cad review

    Updated: Oct 26 2021
    Summary

    I recommend to use this software.
    Getting perpetual license in economical cost.
    Overall experience is vey good.

    Positive

    Easy to operate
    Cost is economical.
    User interface designed nicely.
    3D tool is very powerful.
    3D &2D both facility getting on same platform.

    Negative

    Block editing is quite difficult.
    Needs to improve customer support.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Proprietor
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Fantastic CAD program AAA rating

    Date: Oct 27 2021
    Summary

    Overall support has been good.
    Quality of printed drawings is excellent.
    Best thing the pricing AAA.

    Positive

    Very easy to adapt too. Well priced.

    Does almost anything the high end expensive programs do.
    great.

    Negative

    Lacks some video support in some aspects but it is not hard to improvise solutions.

    Had some issues scaling imported images however eventually got there.

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  • Reviewer Name: Andreas D.
    Position: Electrical Engineer
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Excellent Autocad alternative

    Date: Nov 20 2021
    Summary

    I finally found a worthy replacement software for design and got rid of the financial bleeding caused by similar software.

    Positive

    Excellent Autocad alternatives.
    Includes 3D, bim and georaster support.
    Low price.
    Autocad toolbar and commands.
    Lisp support.

    Negative

    There is no cons considering the value for money.

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  • Reviewer Name: B R.
    Position: Designing
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Most economical software

    Updated: Feb 17 2021
    Summary

    ActCAD 2021 Professional is very user friendly software.It is highly recommended for best Autocad Alternative cad software. ActCAD is a native DWG & DXF CAD software to create and edit drawings. ActCAD is a price-effective product based on the latest technologies

    Positive

    I liked the simplicity of interface and the size of the software itself, which helps us to run it in lower configuration PC too. It is 70% more or less like AutoCAD only.. be it the commands or the interface. If you have worked on AutoCAD, this will be quite easy to follow.

    Negative

    sometime gives slow response... particularly during the Hatching.The complex structure files generates a lots of errors, although they are corrected by using file audit.

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  • Reviewer Name: Jair B.
    Position: Engenheiro Civil
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Great

    Updated: Nov 20 2021
    Summary

    I am very satisfied with ActCAD. I have been renewing my license with each update and would like to purchase other products from the company.

    Positive

    Actcad is very similar to its direct competitor.
    Works lightly.
    It is stable and has no crashes.
    The support service is excellent. They are fast and accurate in solving doubts, which in turn are very few.
    The price is competitive and, in my view, fair.

    Negative

    I don't see any technical problems with the program. I really think it's excellent.
    Perhaps they could have a more attractive upgrade price for existing customers.

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  • Reviewer Name: David S.
    Position: Designer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    The Best Alternative

    Date: Oct 27 2021
    Summary

    I was looking for something that worked like AutoCAD without the high cost. I had used AutoCAD from the 2005 up to the 2013 version.
    Then I found some alternatives that worked almost the same.
    ACTcad is the first program I've used that seems identical to those older versions of AutoCAD which I prefer.

    Positive

    Commands are identical to AutoCAD.
    Interface is similar to AutoCAD.
    Much lower cost.
    Easy set up and integration.
    Fast start up.

    Negative

    Haven't found any problems so far. Maybe the color scheme. I can probably change that.

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  • Reviewer Name: ANIL KUMAR B.
    Position: Propritor
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Very good software

    Date: Nov 20 2021
    Summary

    Good.
    I used 2d and 3d.
    Enjoyed ActCAD.
    2d and 3d commands are very simple.
    Artisan and BIM good.
    For mechanical and civil users.

    Positive

    Very easy fast software.
    2d very easy for AutoCAD user.
    3d very simple.
    Rendering, material and background is very good.
    Artisan and BIM are very good.

    Negative

    After installing ActCAD 2020 BIM my Artisan not working. Called so many times but still not working please help me to start Artisan.

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