# Page 3 | ActCAD Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is ActCAD the right Engineering CAD solution for you? Explore 214 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/reviews --- ActCAD 4.2 (214) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/168061/ACTCAD-Professional/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of ActCAD ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 214 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Sudheendra N. Director Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Value for Money" December 21, 2018 4.0 Found ActCAD to be a very good hidden treasure! It can be a fantastic tool for startups and SMEs Pros As long as we are working on medium complexity drawings, ActCAD delivers almost on par with the expectations! Cons May need to spend a couple of hours extra to learn a small variation in the commands than expected. Review Source Response from ActCAD December 24, 2018 Many thanks Sudheendra for your valuable time in writing this review. We strive hard at ActCAD to meet or exceed your expectations in future too. Luigi B. Disegnatore progettista Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great choice for working with dwg files" December 6, 2017 5.0 Pros In the panorama of alternatives to Autocad, I deepened the Intellicad world and I decided to try Actcad also for the very favorable cost, I also wanted the possibility of using the Cad on multiple computers and this was a prerogative of Actcad. The clean interface and continuous updates make Actcad a software that keeps up with the technical evolution. Fast and professional assistance, maximum attention to the customer even with only one license. Cons I had some initial problems with the license and the release of the same for the transfer of the software, some initial imperfection on the interface, now resolved and also the updating procedure from complicated and simple. Review Source Response from ActCAD December 11, 2017 Many thanks Luigi for your valuable time in writing this review. You are one of our oldest customer using our products since long back. We strive hard at ActCAD to meet or exceed your expectations in future too. Just drop an email to us and we will get to you immediately. BS Binit S. Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent drafting software. S/W has excellent drafting functionality and compatibility with other" August 12, 2022 4.0 Good S/W with commercial affordable to suggest the client Pros ActCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with functionality of the industry leaders. Cons Need to improve the features. We have sold one of Architect and they have so many problems and did not able to solve after taking the support. Alternatives considered [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) Reason for choosing ActCAD The client is requiring CAD products and we have suggested them ACTCAD Review Source Response from ActCAD August 17, 2022 Thank you Binit for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. VP Vasudeva P. Director Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Needs lot of improvement in software ans tech support" August 5, 2022 2.0 Pros similarity with AUTOCAD and ease of use and of course the cost Cons Needs lot tools to be used professionally Switched from [AutoCAD LT](https://www.capterra.com/p/2011/AutoCAD-LT/) Considering price Review Source sN shivakumar N. Design Supervioser Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very good in features & support" August 4, 2022 4.0 overall tool is good but need improvements in PDF export & import & advance generic features like AUTOCAD Pros Convertions, 2D drawing, 3D Drawing & addon tools Cons PDF export is not up to the mark & exported PDF's are having issues need improvement on PDF export & PDF import & edit not up to the mark text are importing as text Reason for choosing ActCAD Due to price & support Review Source AM Abdul M. principle architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Ar Abdul Manan" August 8, 2022 4.0 Very good Pros Its cost effective and the features provided are very good and easy to work. Cons Improvement on the graphics and customer support needs to be looked at. Review Source Response from ActCAD August 10, 2022 Thank you Abdul for taking the time to post a valuable review of the software. Sorry for the inconvenience caused. We are in the process of improving our features to give the best performance. Also introducing new features and functionalities which you mentioned in our latest version. Feel free to contact us at support@actcad.com for any technical queries. RK Ramunas K. Engineer Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best AutoCAD alternative " August 2, 2022 4.0 For daily use as a DWG viewer with ability to make minor changes to DWG if needed as I mainly work in 3D software. Pros Value. Low cost and high efficiency CAD software. Completely fulfill my needs of licensed 2D software. Cons Sometimes crash on "heavy" (large) DWG files Switched from [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) Low cost Review Source Response from ActCAD August 4, 2022 Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. GK Grga K. Director Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ActCAD review" August 8, 2022 5.0 Satisfied with software, good value for money. Pros Easy to use. Similar to AutoCAD but cheaper Cons Easy to crash, import/export option should be better. Review Source Response from ActCAD August 11, 2022 Thank you Grga for taking the time to post a valuable review of the software. We are in the process of improving our features to give the best performance. Also introducing new features and functionalities which you mentioned in our latest version. Feel free to contact us at support@actcad.com for any technical queries. AT ANDRE T. Owner Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The best Cad for the money" February 13, 2020 5.0 Pros I like just about everything about it. It is the closest that come to AutoCad that I have ever seen for a whale of a lot less money. Cons Well, like the other cad it is very comprehensive and complex. It has a huge array of features, many that I will never use frankly. But it is nice to know that the features are there in case I will need them in the future. Alternatives considered [progeCAD 2010 Professional](https://www.capterra.com/p/103010/progeCAD-2010-Professional/) Reason for choosing ActCAD It seems to have all of the features that I could ever want the compatibility with AutoCad seems second to none. Switched from [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) Price point. Review Source Response from ActCAD August 3, 2022 Thanks for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. Jhon Jairo V. Student Researcher Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very used tool for design, drawing and modeling in 2D and 3D" May 19, 2018 5.0 Pros easy learning, you can find information on the network for your learning, just enough to know about CAD programs to make it the most powerful tool in the market, has different predetermined electric blocks Cons In my opinion there are no bad points, low price, has a good support, an excellent tool for drawing and modeling Review Source Response from ActCAD June 22, 2018 Dear Jhon, thank you for valuable feedaback. Glad to hear that you are happy with ActCAD software. We will strive hard to meet or exceed your expectations in future too. LG Louis G. Architect (retired) Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ActCAD is the BEST IntelliCAD reseller" August 5, 2022 5.0 I have used ActCAD for many years and IntelliCAD for more than a decade. I began using IntelliCAD as a Beta tester. I've tried other resellers and found that ActCAD has the best after-sale support. Pros IntelliCAD is the best AutoCAD alternative. There is almost no learning curve in the transition. ActCAD technical support is typically exceptional. Cons Occasionally, their update function doesn't work. However, they always fix the bug. Review Source Response from ActCAD August 10, 2022 Thank you Louis for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. NS Naved S. Director Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best Competitive 2D CAD Software" November 14, 2019 5.0 I have been using this software for few months for now & having very good experience overall. Mainly I have work in customized block library which I got here & that too without any extra expenses. Also it is a light weight software so can be used on my simple Desktop PC also. Pros \- Plug & play if you have already used other 2D CAD softwares. - Vast Library for blocks. - Ease of use & user friendly - Can easily switch the license to other workstations without technical support. Cons \- Sometimes tend to slow down. - Initially New commands were hard to find because there are many of them. Alternatives considered [ZWCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/176603/ZWCAD/) Reason for choosing ActCAD Competitive price & more number of extensions at this price. Also an added advantage of Dedicated Customer support team at your service & Customer portal which was not available with any of the competitors. Review Source Response from ActCAD February 9, 2020 Naved, thank you very much for your valuable review. We have made several improvements in ActCAD new version in terms of speed and performance. Regarding comamnd usage, please check our Quick Start Guide available under Help menu. We are also launching complete video tutorials this year. EM EKkehard M. Owner Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reasonably priced CAD - incompetent support" August 2, 2022 1.0 Pros There is nothing positive to comment on - promised features do not work Cons Incompetent Support and promised features do not work. Review Source Response from ActCAD August 8, 2022 Dear EKkehard, Sorry for the inconvenience caused. We are in the process of improving our features to give the best performance. Also introducing new features and functionalities our latest version. Feel free to contact us at support@actcad.com for any technical queries. Roopesh C. Proprietor Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good Alternate to AutoCAD " January 25, 2022 4.0 Good for Engineering Drawing, Use it to do air conditioning drawings Pros This is a very good alternate to AutoCAD, it is cheap and reliable Cons Sometimes it crashes, Other times I have to reset the software data. Switched from [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) AutoCAD was too expensive Review Source Response from ActCAD August 3, 2022 Thank you Roopesh for taking the time to post a valuable review on the Capterra website. SK Shirish K. Owner Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ActCad - perfect software 2D CAD" January 24, 2022 4.0 Pros Easy to use, simple to understand. Good replacement for expensive software. Cons Complexity to use 3D modeling. Would have been ideal if it would go hand in hand to Solidworks Review Source Response from ActCAD August 3, 2022 Thanks for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. RG Rohit G. CEO Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best cad software" August 9, 2022 5.0 Easy handling, good support, working properly no issue related to authenticity of drawing. Pros Import and export, drafting tools, lisp command editing, setting. Cons Processing of command can be improve for higher file size. Reason for choosing ActCAD Value for money and easy options. Review Source Response from ActCAD August 11, 2022 Thank you Rohit for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. CS Costas S. Civil Engineer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A must have CAD software" August 5, 2022 5.0 Pros Inexpensive fully compatible CAD, often updated, compatible with existing Lisp software with minor adjustments needed, fast, loaded with tools. Cons Printing with transparency together with print styles and "print preview" needs improvement. Steel sections library needs enhancement with European sections. No VBA compatibility. Review Source Response from ActCAD August 11, 2022 Thank you Costas are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. hK himanshu K. partner Machinery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Actcad for 2D designing" August 2, 2022 5.0 Overall best experience for 2D drawing requirements Pros I have also used renowned 2d software like Auto Cad and Draftsight and found Act cad at par comparing for 2D designing Cons All features are best while comparing with Autocad and draftsight Reason for choosing ActCAD Better Support from Agent Review Source Response from ActCAD August 3, 2022 Thank you himanshu for taking the time to post a valuable review of the software. KK Koshy K. DIRECTOR Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ACTCAD is excellent Value for Money" August 5, 2022 5.0 Excellent Pros Customizable, Open API, Does not Crash. Excellent Value for money Cons VBA WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Lot of code could be resued if VBA WAS AVAILABLE Reason for choosing ActCAD Price, OpenAPI, Support. Low Crash Problems Review Source Response from ActCAD August 11, 2022 Thank you Koshy for taking the time to post a valuable review of the software. We are in the process of improving our features to give the best performance. Also introducing new features and functionalities which you mentioned in our latest version. Feel free to contact us on support@actcad.com for any technical queries. Guillem E. Freelance Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Estable y compatible" August 5, 2022 5.0 Fantástico, es el programa que uso para CAD. Pros Me ha gustado su precio, y sobre todo que es 100% compatible y estable Cons Me costó ajustar en el programa, los puntos de enganche y cruce. Pero ahora me funciona perfecto Switched from [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) Precio Review Source Response from ActCAD August 10, 2022 Thank you Guillem for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. SD Sandeep D. Chief Engineer Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Act Cad is very helpful in achieving our needs. We appreciate it !!" December 9, 2017 5.0 Cost is the foremost benefit. Other benefit which is equally important is affordable to everyone. Hassle free from monthly subscription. Pros I like it has got all features. I like its uncomparable pricing offers with out compromise. More importantly we never felt any issues while using till now. Cons Initially need more time to understand the software. Could have been more user-friendly architecture flow. Review Source Response from ActCAD December 11, 2017 Dear Mr.Sandeep, Many thanks for your kind valuable time and nice review on Capterra website. We are sorry to see your low rating on our Customer support. We would like to resolve all your queries on actcad. Feel free to write a direct mail to support@actcad.com for immediate support. We are constantly working on our product to improve its speed, performance and features. Feel free to give us your valuable suggestions any time. Best Regards, Murali Krishna FRD Fernando Raffaele D. Responsabile Area Tecnica Comunale Government Administration Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ActCAD first review" August 14, 2022 5.0 Pros Price, ease of use, compatibility with the "standard" Cons The software update function does not work, even after contacting support and following their instructions. Moreover it is necessary to add a light theme in addition to the dark one present by default and to know how to customize the language of some windows / dialogues, not fully translated Reason for choosing ActCAD First for the lowest price then because I like the software Review Source Response from ActCAD August 17, 2022 Thank you Fernando Raffael for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. BS Badam S. CEO Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review of Act CAD software" August 5, 2022 4.0 Average Pros The price is very attractive and affordable. Cons The process of Zooming and coming back to normal consumes more time. Reason for choosing ActCAD Business promotion from your Channel partner. Review Source BK Balkrishna K. CEO Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Value for Money" February 13, 2020 4.0 great software. value for money Pros ACT CAD is as good as any industry-standard CAD software. 1st of all the best price is its price. It is one of the lowest cost in the industry. 2ndly it is easy for AUTOCAD users to shift to this software as the interface is close to AUTOCAD. the interface is easy to use if you are its 1st time user. for stability, I will give it 9 out of 10 Cons the company needs to keep installation files of older versions of the software. as everyone would not be able to upgrade to the latest version. it is fine for some of us to use older versions too. Review Source Response from ActCAD August 3, 2022 Thanks for your wonderful feedback. We are releasing patches every month for better performances. Please check the updates from the software. VR Verified Reviewer Reinforcement Senior Scheduler Building Materials Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "CAD for Small to Big Project" November 19, 2018 4.0 When it is startup company wants to have minimum investments in software but to more focus of providing quality services to the clients, ActCAD come in handy affordable price and good techinical support for installation and upgradations. It make us up and running in quick emails, we are happy as we working with ActCAD and good valued solution to the industry giants. Pros The keyboard shortcuts and CAD users menu and button are simle and easy to use, work process work same as CAD and it follows the industry standards. I like to PDF convert options comes very handy for small contractors. Cons no to nothing for dislike in this software. Review Source Response from ActCAD November 22, 2018 Thank you for your response. ActCAD aims to serve even better to its users as well as upcoming customers. Similar Products Featured