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eDrawings Viewer vs Autodesk Viewer: catalog facts
eDrawings Viewer	Autodesk Viewer
Free The viewer is free; eDrawings Professional is a separate product.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Web
Free viewing of 3D models and 2D drawings Opens DWG and DXF files	Opens many CAD formats, including DWG, RVT, STEP and SolidWorks files No software to install
Viewing only; editing and publishing need other eDrawings products Proprietary software	Requires a WebGL-capable browser A viewer only, not an editor
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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