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.
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ActCAD for Auto CADs!
Date: Nov 15 2021SummaryWe 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.
PositiveIt 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.
NegativeIt 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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Best Alternate CAD software at Affordable Price
Updated: Oct 23 2021SummaryActCAD is a user friendly software with life time license and Easy to learn even for beginners also.
PositiveBest price with perpetual license without any subscription.
Supports many CAD files.
Support response is also great.NegativeNone. I really like ActCAD, it is a good substitute for AutoCAD.
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Updated: Oct 20 2021SummaryOverall experience is good with ACTCAD software.
Small issues that I have explained above, need to do work on the same.PositiveACTCAD 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.NegativeBlock editing options needs more options like other products.
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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.
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Retired architect review
Updated: Jun 20 2022SummaryI 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.
PositiveThe program works very similar to AutoCAD at a much more affordable price. Command structure is similar and some actually work better.
NegativeSo far I don't have any negatives. I would like to see a program with an intuitive 3d command structure.
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Very happy
Date: Oct 27 2021SummaryGetting the Dongle was the best choice for me. Having two location to use the program is useful. Happy to say goodbye to AutoCad.
PositiveSimply 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.NegativeTutorial videos could be better. I have the 2021 Pro package. Most tutorial are on newer releases.
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Very Nice Drafting and Design Program
Updated: Nov 20 2021SummaryThis is a top notch program for personal design as I do, and is well suited for business applications.
PositiveActCAD 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.
NegativeI had some difficulty with an update of the program. This was quickly rectified with help from the support team.
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ActCAD 2021
Date: Nov 28 2021SummaryI 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.PositiveActCAD 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.
NegativeI 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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Review for ActCAD
Date: Oct 29 2021SummaryI like ActCAD very much and recommend it to all as it very a good product in very reasonable price range.
PositiveThe ActCAD software is good to work with, is quite user friendly, very user friendly to release and recover software.
NegativeNeed a better library, if the team can develop a BIM Software (like archicad) that would be much more better.
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ACT CAD-SP
Updated: Oct 22 2021SummaryStrongly recommend to use this software.
very good alternative solution in economical price as compared to other softwares.PositivePrice is very competitive as compared to other software.
User interface is good & nicely designed.
Very good alternative to other CAD software.NegativeBlock editing options need to improve.
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ACTCAD Review
Updated: Oct 21 2021SummaryOverall I strongly recommend this software.
You will get perpetual license in economy price, other service provider don't do the same.PositiveEasy 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.NegativeBlock editing require more options.
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Copy and paste of block from one window to another window is become stuck sometimes.
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My experience with ActCAD
Date: Nov 20 2021SummaryThe experience using Act CAD has been great so far. I work as an engineer and it has the all the tools I need.
PositivePermanent 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.NegativeMore video tutorials, manuals, forums.
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Act cad reviews
Date: Oct 25 2021SummaryI 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.PositiveEasy to use.
3D commands are powerful.
User interface is good.
Cost is economical.
Get perpetual licence in economy cost.NegativeBlock editing needs more powerful.
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Ambience of ActCAD
Date: Oct 27 2021SummaryGood option for CAD users. It is a good software for laptop users/ travelers who are seeking the low cost solution in CAD.
PositiveKey objects and options are quite visible on screen and also helpful for eyes when working on laptop's small screen.
NegativeLisp 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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Act cad review
Updated: Oct 26 2021SummaryI recommend to use this software.
Getting perpetual license in economical cost.
Overall experience is vey good.PositiveEasy to operate
Cost is economical.
User interface designed nicely.
3D tool is very powerful.
3D &2D both facility getting on same platform.NegativeBlock editing is quite difficult.
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Fantastic CAD program AAA rating
Date: Oct 27 2021SummaryOverall support has been good.
Quality of printed drawings is excellent.
Best thing the pricing AAA.PositiveVery easy to adapt too. Well priced.
Does almost anything the high end expensive programs do.
great.NegativeLacks some video support in some aspects but it is not hard to improvise solutions.
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Excellent Autocad alternative
Date: Nov 20 2021SummaryI finally found a worthy replacement software for design and got rid of the financial bleeding caused by similar software.
PositiveExcellent Autocad alternatives.
Includes 3D, bim and georaster support.
Low price.
Autocad toolbar and commands.
Lisp support.NegativeThere is no cons considering the value for money.
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Most economical software
Updated: Feb 17 2021SummaryActCAD 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
PositiveI 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.
Negativesometime 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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Great
Updated: Nov 20 2021SummaryI am very satisfied with ActCAD. I have been renewing my license with each update and would like to purchase other products from the company.
PositiveActcad 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.NegativeI don't see any technical problems with the program. I really think it's excellent.
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The Best Alternative
Date: Oct 27 2021SummaryI 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.PositiveCommands are identical to AutoCAD.
Interface is similar to AutoCAD.
Much lower cost.
Easy set up and integration.
Fast start up.NegativeHaven't found any problems so far. Maybe the color scheme. I can probably change that.
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Very good software
Date: Nov 20 2021SummaryGood.
I used 2d and 3d.
Enjoyed ActCAD.
2d and 3d commands are very simple.
Artisan and BIM good.
For mechanical and civil users.PositiveVery 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.NegativeAfter 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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