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AutoCAD vs progeCAD Professional: catalog facts
AutoCAD	progeCAD Professional
Best for: Professionals who draft and exchange DWG drawings	Best for: Drafters who want AutoCAD-compatible CAD without a subscription
Paid Commercial software sold by Autodesk, with a trial available.	Paid Perpetual licence with no annual fee, plus a 30-day free trial.
Web	Windows
Native DWG format used widely across industries Desktop and web versions share drawings All 3 strengths for AutoCAD Native DWG format used widely across industries Desktop and web versions share drawings Covers both 2D drafting and 3D modeling	Perpetual licence instead of a subscription Familiar AutoCAD-style DWG workflow All 3 strengths for progeCAD Professional Perpetual licence instead of a subscription Familiar AutoCAD-style DWG workflow Imports Revit, IFC, STEP and PDF files
Expensive commercial licensing Requires an Autodesk account	Windows only; Mac users need the separate iCADMac product Paid after the 30-day trial
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for AutoCAD autodesk.com/products/autocad/overview Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for progeCAD Professional progesoft.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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