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About nanoCAD
nanoCAD is a CAD platform for 2D drafting and 3D modelling that works natively with DWG files. It can be used on its own as a DWG editor, or extended with modules for construction, mechanical design (Mechanica), raster images, topographic plans (Topoplan) and 3D solid modelling.
nanoCAD Pro combines 2D drawings and 3D solids with parametric constraints and a dynamic UCS. It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. Paid licences start at 289 dollars a year, there is a free trial with all modules, and a separate nanoCAD Free edition is offered.
Strengths
- Native DWG editing as a lower-cost AutoCAD alternative
- Modular add-ons for mechanical, construction, raster and survey work
- 2D and 3D parametric constraints in the Pro bundle
Limitations
- Windows only
- Recommended hardware is fairly demanding, including a 1920x1080 minimum screen
Details
- Pricing
- FreemiumSubscriptions from $289 per year, a full free trial, and a separate free edition.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Nanosoft
- Platforms
- Windows
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Drafters who need DWG-compatible CAD for less than AutoCAD costs
- Categories
- 3D and CAD
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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AutoCAD
Autodesk's 2D drafting and 3D CAD application, available on the desktop and in the browser.
AutoCAD uses the native DWG format, has desktop and web versions sharing drawings, and requires an Autodesk account with expensive commercial licensing.
BricsCAD
Native-DWG CAD software with 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM, and mechanical variants.
BricsCAD offers native DWG with 2D, 3D, BIM and mechanical variants, and runs on macOS and Linux as well as Windows, with a paid licence after a trial.
ZWCAD
Commercial 2D drafting and 3D CAD software with native DWG compatibility, offered as an AutoCAD alternative.
ZWCAD is native DWG CAD for Windows covering 2D and 3D, with a perpetual licence option and custom development support, but a high upfront cost.
GstarCAD
Commercial CAD software for 2D drafting and 3D design that works natively with DWG files.
GstarCAD works directly in DWG on Windows with industry editions for mechanical and architectural work, paid after a 30-day trial.
progeCAD Professional
AutoCAD-compatible 2D and 3D DWG CAD software for Windows sold with a perpetual licence.
progeCAD Professional provides AutoCAD-style DWG CAD on Windows with a perpetual licence and imports Revit, IFC, STEP and PDF files.
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 and is paid after the trial.
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 paid editions, with no free edition and no stated native DWG focus.
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