# 2023 Capterra Shortlist for Engineering CAD | Capterra

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# 2023 Capterra Shortlist for Engineering CAD

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

## [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

[4.7 (3207)](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/reviews/)

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2D and 3D CAD software with design automation and engineering toolsets, plus web and mobile apps.

Overall Score

100/100

Popularity: 50/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

$250.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

11/18

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PRICING

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/167527/FreeCAD/)

## [FreeCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/167527/FreeCAD/)

[4.3 (142)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167527/FreeCAD/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/167527/FreeCAD/reviews/)

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Open-source parametric 3D modeler with modular architecture for designing machine tools and architectural designs in 2D and 3D.

Overall Score

90/100

Popularity: 45/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.9

Customer Service

3.8

Features

4.1

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

9/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/164678/Creo/)

## [Creo](https://www.capterra.com/p/164678/Creo/)

[4.4 (126)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164678/Creo/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/164678/Creo/reviews/)

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CAD solution that helps businesses create 3D or 2D figures and variants of configurable products using direct and parametric modeling.

Overall Score

88/100

Popularity: 41/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.8

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.3

Value for Money

3.9

Paid plans start at

$3190.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

12/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/192416/MicroStation/)

## [MicroStation](https://www.capterra.com/p/192416/MicroStation/)

[4.3 (176)](https://www.capterra.com/p/192416/MicroStation/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/192416/MicroStation/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/192416/MicroStation/)

Engineering design CAD software providing modeling, drafting and visualization for engineers & infrastructure professionals

Overall Score

85/100

Popularity: 37/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

$2284.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

15/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/240777/nTopology/)

## [nTopology](https://www.capterra.com/p/240777/nTopology/)

[4.8 (21)](https://www.capterra.com/p/240777/nTopology/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/240777/nTopology/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/240777/nTopology/)

nTop enables engineers and designers to create breakthrough products and processes that overcome traditional design limitations.

Overall Score

83/100

Popularity: 33/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

7/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/100453/CATIA/)

## [CATIA](https://www.capterra.com/p/100453/CATIA/)

[4.6 (223)](https://www.capterra.com/p/100453/CATIA/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/100453/CATIA/reviews/)

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Product design software that addresses all manufacturing organizations, from OEMs through their supply chains, to small producers.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.8

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

9/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/)

## [Ansys SpaceClaim](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/)

[4.6 (157)](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/)

ANSYS SpaceClaim is a multipurpose 3D modeling application providing efficient solutions to common modeling tasks.

Overall Score

73/100

Popularity: 24/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

12/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/)

## [Alibre Design](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/)

[4.7 (183)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/172312/Alibre-Design/)

Comprehensive mechanical CAD including modeling, sheet metal, drawings, rendering, scripting, automation, design libraries, API & more.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$10.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

9/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)

## [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)

[4.6 (756)](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/)

Mechanical CAD, design validation, product data management, design communication, and CAD productivity tools in a single package.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 23/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

15/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/179208/GeoHECRAS/)

## [GeoHECRAS](https://www.capterra.com/p/179208/GeoHECRAS/)

[4.7 (53)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179208/GeoHECRAS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/179208/GeoHECRAS/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/179208/GeoHECRAS/)

Engineering CAD tool that provides floodway mapping, 2D modeling, GIS mapping, 3D viewing, reporting, etc.

Overall Score

71/100

Popularity: 21/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.9

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

13/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/)

## [ActCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/)

[4.2 (214)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/)

ActCAD is professional grade 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling CAD software which works in dwg and dxf file formats. Most affordable cad S/W.

Overall Score

65/100

Popularity: 20/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$249.00One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

12/18

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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Date published:November 24, 2023