# CAD Pro Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about CAD Pro Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Architectural CAD products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/164711/CAD-Pro --- # CAD Pro Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) CAD Pro ## What is CAD Pro? On-premise CAD solution that lets businesses manage landscape and mechanical designs, add pop-up images, notes or audio files & more. ## What is CAD Pro used for? [Architectural CAD](https://www.capterra.com/architectural-cad-software/)[Engineering CAD](https://www.capterra.com/engineering-cad-software/) Overall rating Based on 19 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price $99.95 Per Feature, One Time Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[### AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) [4.7 (3,205)](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/reviews/) Starting Price $99.95 Per Feature, One Time Starting Price $250 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 2.9 (19) Ease Of Use 4.1 (3,201) Value For Money 3.0 (17) Value For Money 4.2 (2,481) Customer Service 2.4 (18) Customer Service 4.2 (2,360) ## CAD Pro alternatives [AutoCAD Architecture](https://www.capterra.com/p/172801/AutoCAD-Architecture/) [4.6 (289)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172801/AutoCAD-Architecture/reviews/) Starting price $1775.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/172801/AutoCAD-Architecture/) [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) [4.5 (1,046)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/reviews/) Starting price $19.99 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) [AutoCAD LT](https://www.capterra.com/p/2011/AutoCAD-LT/) [4.6 (225)](https://www.capterra.com/p/2011/AutoCAD-LT/reviews/) Starting price $60.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/2011/AutoCAD-LT/) [ActCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/) [4.2 (214)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/reviews/) Starting price $249.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 84% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/164711/CAD-Pro/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Data Import/Export 3.9 (10) 40.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Import and export data to and from software applications 2D Drawing 3.1 (9) 22.22% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions 3D Imaging 4.4 (7) 28.57% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Representation of any object in 3D Automatic Formatting 4.1 (7) 28.57% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Automatically formats data in a predetermined way CAD Tools 3.9 (7) 28.57% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations Drafting 3.3 (7) 28.57% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Prepare preliminary versions of digital documents, technical drawings, or design mock-ups for review CAD Pro 16 features Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions Representation of any object in 3D Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Automatically formats data in a predetermined way 3D design and modeling tool enabling a virtual information model Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations For civil engineering Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Import and export data to and from software applications Simulate physical behavior for a design or structure Create designs using pre-built templates or customize them with flowcharts, mindmaps, wireframes, network diagrams and org charts Prepare preliminary versions of digital documents, technical drawings, or design mock-ups for review For electrical engineering For mechanical engineering Share and present designs View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 3.1 (19) 3.1 Based on 19 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 3.0 (17) Basic $99.95 Per Feature,One Time Value for money 3.0 (17) 3.0 Based on 17 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 2.4 (18) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 2.4 (18) 2.4 Based on 18 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 3.2 Based on 19 reviews Filter by rating 5(5) 4(4) 3(4) 2(1) 1(5) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent DM Dimitar M. Cad freelancer Construction ### "Cad pro affordable software " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 3/10 July 7, 2025 I use it for some presentations and it’s great how integrates drawings into Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, or Excel for presentations without causing a drama in your presentation. Pros First of all is an affordable and user-friendly CAD software; Compatibility with Microsoft; Easy to use as a contract Cons The rendering in 3D is not that realistic that you actually imagined. It’s like a chipper version of Autocad but you get what you pay for. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MQ Michael Q. Project Area Leader Design ### "Involuntary move from CAD Pro (a great product) to Revit" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 7, 2024 Starting as a drafter, I loved CAD and grew with the product. Again, I would still use it if my clients requested. Pros Have used CAD Pro for years but my work has required Revit now for about 99% of what I do. Cons Tight product, but as I said, all of my architect clients use Revit. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. HC hardie c. facility manager Hospitality ### "customer support does not exist" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 May 21, 2024 A pain in the butt and a huge waste of money! Pros I haven't been able to use it after buying it, sooo I wouldn't know... Cons I originally bought anew computer and the bought the program. I installed it and less than a few hrs later I had to return the computer due to the charging port malfunctioning. I went to download the program again and it wont let you download twice...The customers support is a lie.. They make up lame excuses why you didn't get a response email to your issue like check your spam folder, your fire wall, or blah blah. I sent 3 emails, set my firewall on all devices to accept and still nothing. great way to waste $120..Jerks Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TP Troy P. CTO Architecture & Planning ### "Terrible and not user friendly at all" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 April 18, 2024 I feel taken by their good advertising. the software is not good at all for a novice user. Maye a professional understand the functions better. In my opinion the average user will have difficulty using it and there are better an more economical products that offer free trials or pay only after you complete your design an need to export it. The didn't respond at all to my support request letting them know my dissatisfaction with their product. Pros Nothing about CADPro is good. It is the worst software I have ever tried to use Cons It is so difficult to navigate. simple things like line thickness are difficult to access. The way it layers is also sketchy. things get moved out of place and it is difficult to move them back and layer correctly without deleting hem and starting over. It is just pure junk. There is a reason they do not offer a trial period or a money back guarantee. Switched from [Floorplanner](https://www.capterra.com/p/164017/FloorPlanner/) thought this would be better. I was wrong. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MT Michel T. president Construction ### "Dishonesty" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 11, 2023 I tried to cancel the purchase right away and only two days later I received a response saying they dont do refunds Pros It looked like it could help with my projects Cons The app is deceiving. they will sell it to you without asking whats your operating platform, and only after downloading and paying for the app, you will find out it wont run on a MAC Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TB TEMPLE B. Co Owner Automotive ### "Ok Program But not made of Gold!" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 December 6, 2023 It was ok but I wouldn't pay the price there asking! Pros Cool Interface and Lots of options for different setups! Cons I'm guessing there think it isade of gold with the price! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JS James S. owner Construction ### "Next!" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 April 6, 2023 Nothing now. Pros Nothing. Could not figure out simple features and their is nothing that gives a tutorial link or a how to on the software. Cons Not user friendly in the slightest bit. Claims it is able to do all kinds of great things but not a single tutorial or how to video to be found in dozens of searches. Of course you can't return the software for any reason Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RA Rahul A. Sap MM consultant Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ### "Best design tool" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 January 27, 2023 Pros It is cost effective .it easy to operate & even non technical operatior can use it.design symbols are much effective that they are used for Mechanical machine design. Cons The only thing that is not reliable is it can be easily hacked or can be prone to viruses Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BG Bruce G. Retired Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ### "Unable to re-install CAD Pro" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 14, 2022 I purchased CAD Pro and used it briefly with some "challenges".Shortly after purchasing it, my computer died and had to be replaced. I am unable to re-install CAD Pro on my new computer without paying the full cost again. Emails sent to CAD Pro have NOT been answered. Pros The price and not much else. Downloading was ok. Cons No software support.Emails not answered.The software is far from being intuitive.Shockingly few symbols for anything Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NK Nishant K. Netbackup administrator Information Technology and Services ### "Cad pro-user review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 October 12, 2022 Overall experience has been good. Easy to understand once design is developed, Pros Cad pro is easy to install When you know mechanical engineering design - it is easy to develop design images and later on work on that. Cons Little costly application mostly owned by contractors and builders Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/164711/CAD-Pro/reviews/) Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. 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