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About GstarCAD
GstarCAD is a desktop CAD program for 2D drafting and 3D design that uses the .dwg file format, positioning it as an alternative to other DWG-based CAD packages. The current release is GstarCAD 2027, and a 30-day free trial is available from the download page.
The developer also offers industry editions for mechanical and architectural work, a point cloud edition, cloud collaboration through GstarCAD 365, the DWG FastView viewer for mobile, and GstarBIM for architects and interior designers. It suits drafters and engineers who work in DWG and want a separately licensed CAD package.
Strengths
- Works directly in the .dwg file format
- Covers both 2D drafting and 3D design
- Industry editions for mechanical and architectural work
- Related viewer, cloud and BIM products from the same developer
Limitations
- Paid software after the 30-day trial
- Specialised editions are separate products
Details
- Pricing
- PaidPaid licence, with a 30-day free trial.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Gstarsoft
- Platforms
- Windows
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Drafters and engineers who work with DWG drawings
- Categories
- 3D and CAD
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to GstarCAD
Compare allSoftware that can replace GstarCAD for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
AutoCAD
Autodesk's 2D drafting and 3D CAD application, available on the desktop and in the browser.
AutoCAD uses the native DWG format that GstarCAD works with, runs in the browser as well as on the desktop, and requires an Autodesk account and expensive licensing.
ZWCAD
Commercial 2D drafting and 3D CAD software with native DWG compatibility, offered as an AutoCAD alternative.
ZWCAD is also a native DWG, Windows CAD program covering 2D and 3D work, offers a perpetual licence option and supports add-on applications and custom development.
BricsCAD
Native-DWG CAD software with 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM, and mechanical variants.
BricsCAD keeps native DWG support and adds BIM and mechanical variants, and it runs on macOS and Linux as well as Windows, with a paid licence after a 30-day trial.
progeCAD Professional
AutoCAD-compatible 2D and 3D DWG CAD software for Windows sold with a perpetual licence.
progeCAD Professional offers AutoCAD-style DWG drafting on Windows with a perpetual licence, and it imports Revit, IFC, STEP and PDF files.
nanoCAD
A DWG-compatible 2D drafting and 3D modelling CAD platform for Windows with optional modules.
nanoCAD is a Windows DWG platform with a freemium model and modular add-ons for mechanical, construction, raster and survey work, though its recommended hardware is fairly demanding.
DraftSight
A commercial 2D CAD desktop application for drafting and editing DWG drawings, from Dassault Systèmes.
DraftSight from Dassault Systèmes offers full DWG support on Windows but focuses mainly on 2D drafting, with less emphasis on 3D design than GstarCAD.
TurboCAD
Commercial 2D and 3D CAD software for drafting and mechanical and architectural design on Windows and Mac.
TurboCAD covers 2D drafting and 3D modelling on Windows and Mac in several editions, but it is not described as native DWG software.
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LibreCAD
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Mayo
An open-source 3D CAD viewer and converter for STEP, IGES, STL and other formats.
