# TurboCad Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is TurboCad the right Engineering CAD solution for you? Explore 33 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/32368/TurboCAD-Professional/reviews --- TurboCad 3.8 (33) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/32368/TurboCAD-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 November 9th, 2025 # Reviews of TurboCad Ease of use 3.5 Customer Service 3.1 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JC Joseph C Chief BuilderDesign, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I have the very pricey Platinum edition which enables a number of features for a better 3D CAD experience.“ January 29, 2025 BC BILL C PRESIDENTElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DOES NOT EXIST AT ALL.“ June 3, 2021 PA Peter A SelfInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “I got a trial license, downloaded the software and started to use it. While not intuitive, the interface was easy to use at a basic level.“ September 25, 2025 RG Ricky G OwnerTelecommunications, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Can not get in touch with tech support or customer service when you really need them“ February 8, 2021 RA Rob A CEOComputer Games, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “There are some key areas to read in the manual that will help, but for the most part it’s relatively easy to watch there tutorial videos and get up and running quickly. “ November 3, 2024 NC Nick C Senoir EngineerAirlines/Aviation, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Quick easy to use CAD software but limited soldid modelling fuctionality - but I last used this several years ago, so it may have come along in the last few years.“ July 26, 2020 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 33 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Slim B. freelancer Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I really enjoyed working with TurboCad" August 17, 2023 4.0 I teach students CAD Pros The process of getting started was a positive experience. It accommodates various file formats in both 2D and 3D, with useful functions such as import and export. The user interface is easy to use and provides guidance on how to upload files. This platform is ideal for designing in 2D and 3D using the Microsoft Windows operating system. Cons The product is of good quality, however, it would be beneficial if there was a free version available that closely resembles the paid version for one-time use. Switched from [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/93121/SolidWorks-Premium/) From a financial perspective, Turbocad is a more accessible option. Review Source RA Rob A. CEO Computer Games Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Floorplan 2024, fast, easy, results" November 3, 2024 5.0 I’m new to working with floor plan design software but have experience with 3DSMax and Cinema 4D. I found Floorplan 2024 to be much easier to use for home design and layout than other tools. I started with just some basic measurements of the home we’re moving into and managed to build a complete floor plan in just a few hours. There are some key areas to read in the manual that will help, but for the most part it’s relatively easy to watch there tutorial videos and get up and running quickly. The more I used FloorPlan 2024 the more I realized the design decisions of the software and why their approach is very efficient with enough flexibility to provide stunning 3D homes. Pros Fastest way to produce a floorplan and place furniture and electrical outlets to visual how a home will look. It has ALL the features needed to produce a floor plan for a construction company to use and implement. Much of the grunt work is handled automatically with wall widths, ceiling heights, electrical drops, framing, roofing, windows, and doors. They provide a wealth of content packs that come with ready to use furniture and materials. Also provide a Custom Workshop tool where you can adjust any of the existing furniture/objects and come up with your own specific furniture which can be added to user libraries. Lighting works very well with the LuxCore render engine and you can use emissive lighting or actual lighting. All is PBR based so light reflects as it should on object surfaces. Support was excellent from both forums administrator and support team at TurboCad. Cons Very important to read the manuals and go thru training tutorials to fully understand how to produce some amazing final renders of homes. Rendering time can be slow, even on fast CPUs. Download servers are very slow. Switched from [3ds Max](https://www.capterra.com/p/206897/3ds-Max/)[Cinema 4D](https://www.capterra.com/p/210368/Cinema-4D/) Ease of use and automation of tasks along with helpful support. Review Source MM Michael M. Owner Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Frustrated novice business user. " November 1, 2025 2.0 Decade long user. Not high level, I find it difficult to use the advanced features. Project go unfinished or delayed because of slow functionality and I’ve give up trying to functional help. Pros It’s inexpensive. I tried to move to Rhino but learning curve is too steep. Low cost alternative to other expensive tire frame cad programs Cons Their support is non existent. No phone support. only email., which takes hours to hear back. Their sales team is easy to talk to, but they can or won’t help with issues other than sales Review Source AD Alex D. President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "TurboCAD Special Thanks" September 12, 2024 5.0 Our company has been designing and building custom homes now for 22 years. We consider TurboCAD the go to program that allows us to design all the important aspects and features our clients need in their custom homes. Very easy to make adjustments and its user friendly tool interface is easy to operate. We have recently upgraded to the 2024 Platinum addition of TurboCAD, thanks to Syed(CEO), we will be using it for years to come. Pros \- Easy to use interface, converting to DWG and Back to TCW - Choose your workspace style - win2000, winXP, CAD Course, AutoCAD, etc. - Easily convert 2d to 3d - Always up to date with Windows updates - Technical support (online) - Affordability - Easily import PDF files Cons \- Wish technical support was more one on one over the phone - Automated phone support Alternatives considered [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) Reason for choosing TurboCad Ease of use and 2D tools are simply applicable. Review Source DV Duane V. Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "TurboCAD Pro for ultimate comfort of Design" October 27, 2020 5.0 Generally the 2D and 3D software of TurboCad is quiet an advanced system and would recommend it over the more expensive types since it is a full house and attracts the more novice designer. I use the software to implement architecture and furniture design mostly and since I have started using the software have more than adequate response to the agility of TurboCad Pro for the value that it is priced at, similar if not more aesthetically pleasing than AutoCad for me anyway and all the tools are easy to find and manipulate which I then rate TurboCad Pro 7 out of 10 Pros Intuitive and easy to use, much more slim design features than AutoCAD, I use the software with ease but it can take some time mastering all the features, I enjoy working with Turbocad Pro because of its slick ease of use with drawing tools, great for architecture, product design, furniture design, and even engineering, mechanical design . The script in 2D drawings is easy to understand and the 3D features render seemlessly even with 4Gig RAM, love this software Cons The software is a bit sluggish when it comes to 3D. The add -ons can be a thing to master but practice makes perfect with frequently saved drawings you can go back and edit layers easily, but not so easy when you haven't already saved for a while. The help centre is abit on the negative side because it can give vague explanations that more experienced users will comprehend but for the novice it can be challenging to understand. Switched from [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) SketchUp was too much 3D, although useful I needed more 2D tools and features for my work, don't get me wrong but SketchUp too has its pros and cons, nice software but not quite for my requirements Review Source PA Peter A. Self Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Nondeterministic software." September 25, 2025 2.0 I got a trial license, downloaded the software and started to use it. While not intuitive, the interface was easy to use at a basic level. I encountered an issue late in the trial and contacted support to help me resolve it. While they came up with a solution to the problem, the trial license had expired. Pros Features and capabilities. Lots of both. Free trial. This allows potential users to determine whether or not to use the tool. Cons The features are on a tiered model. Some of the features that would be most useful for me are in the higher tiers while I won't use many of the lower tier features. TurboCAD changed the properties of my objects randomly. This caused confusion and issues. This glitch is why I decided to not purchase the software. Support is slow. The best turnaround time I saw was one business day. Review Source JC Joseph C. Chief Builder Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very capable and feature packed tool - not for casual users" January 29, 2025 4.0 I have the very pricey Platinum edition which enables a number of features for a better 3D CAD experience. This is an absolutely essential tool to be able to work with data from many different sources. TurboCAD's ability to import and export and convert between many data forms has saved the day so many times over. This is not something you pick up and learn in a day. Or a week. Or a month. Even after years of using various versions of TurboCAD, I'm still learning new details of core functionality and behavior that have been there all along. This is a serious tool that can generate precise and beautiful 2D drawings and 3D models. With proper setup, 3D rendering is beautiful. The UI is sometimes not as fast and responsive as I might like -- you will want to invest in a fast PC with a high performance GPU to get better experiences. Pros This product is a "Swiss army knife" of features. Performs all core 2D and 3D CAD tasks. Great "bang for the buck" Excellent drafting tools. Very powerful once you know how to use it. Cons Very steep learning curve. Very limited parametric/history modeling. Mediocre UI/UX for naming objects - hard to use with complex assemblies. Review Source Laurel L. civil engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The ultimate modeling software" August 29, 2022 5.0 Pros TurboCAD is a powerful CAD drawing software for professionals and technicians in the industry. It works perfectly on Windows, Mac OS; integrates 2D and 3D drawing tools compatible with AutoCAD. Several files are supported such as JPG, TIFF. Cons The multiplicity of available versions can be confusing. Indeed, several versions of TurboCAD are available on both Windows and Mac OS. Access to the advanced features of TurboCAD must also be done on the TurboCAD PRO or TurboCAD Deluxe version. Review Source Kendra Q. Web Designer Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "the services offered are very good and focus on helping the client in all possible ways" March 30, 2018 5.0 Pros I think the way to treat customers and how to help them is great, the services offered by TurboCad Professional are so wide and varied that they cover everything, any customer will be satisfied when working with TurboCAD Professional and I do not doubt it, the services offered are very good and focus on helping the client in all possible ways, it is worth choosing TurboCAD Professional and I do not regret having done it, nothing like working with a company that cares about the concerns and well-being of the client as TurboCAD Professional does ... Cons Honestly leaves you very pleased and I leave without any complaint or criticism. I only have good comments about it since I'm leaving with a great image of this company, I will really go back to work with it, 100% worth it. Do not doubt this and above all do not think about it, it is one of the best in its scope. I leave with a smile on my face, since the services of TurboCAD Professional left me satisfied and even beyond that, it seems to me that it is a company that knows what its customers want and it proves it !! VERY RECOMMENDED! Review Source Anton C. Intern Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "From School to career" February 19, 2019 4.0 Having started using the program while at school, i had thought it was just a part of my past, but I have recently used it once again and found enjoyment for the program once more during a recent project that needed much more detailed and accurate work than what my usual animation program offers. Pros The software is easy to use and with a bit of knowledge and is much more accessible than most other CAD programs. Accurate and precise measurements and plenty of tools to help you do exactly what you need to do. Cons Takes a little getting used to, shortcuts mostly need muscle memory to really keep pace on projects. Review Source DH David H. Student Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easier then most of the apps. Are.. " January 24, 2018 3.0 I don't know still using the program and trying to learn it's full capabilities. It's a bit overwhelming with all the icons and controls Cons slow booting issues with loading and processing speeds, Also so many different icons seem to clutter the program making it difficult to learn it Review Source DK Dirk K. Polarforscher Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Nie wieder TurboCAD" October 24, 2025 2.0 Der Service ist mies und da in den Kaufbedingungen nicht erwähnt wurde, dass sich die Software nach fünf Jahren nicht mehr aktivieren lässt ist es auch Betrug am Kunden. Pros Der Preis war günstig und es war funktional, wenn auch nicht annähernd so gut wie die Konkurrenzprodukte. Aber dies habe ich aufgrund des Preises gerne akzeptiert. Cons Das nach fünf Jahren sich die Software nicht neu registrieren lässt und man gezwungen wird, ein Upgrade zu kaufen. Review Source MO Michael O. personal use Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Belief in Turbocad shaken to core" May 12, 2025 1.0 My faith in Turbocad not losing drawings has been shaken to the core and I am not sure it is now reliable. Pros Turbocad Professional 2023. The product is generally OK for architectural drawing. When it works. Cons 1\. When a tried to use the draw a parallel line, it only worked about 50% of the time. This was enormously frustrating. 2. On May 2, I experienced a sudden massive failure of Turbocad 2023 resulting in the loss of most of my drawings. This has never happened before. This represents a significant financial loss to me as it will require me to undertake significant redrawing. Review Source JK John K. Owner Machinery Used the software for: 2+ years ### "TurboCAD is broken" May 3, 2019 1.0 I bought the latest version of TurbCAD in 2012 as an alternative to the very pricey AutoCAD and Solid Works programs. It took me a few years to learn the program proficiently and I upgraded every year through 2015 until they began a subscription based program which turned me off upgrading until I bought a new work station and I found TC2015 wouldn't run correctly on it. Then after upgrading to the latest version in hopes of fixing the problem I find that the software no longer works. I am very pissed. I make my living designing tooling and I am in the middle of many projects now and it is taking me exponentially longer because the software is literally broken. No body has a solution and there is no support at IMSI. Pros Before I bought a specially design for CAD computer (MSI 32 gig ram SSD) I ran TurboCAD 2015 on a Toshiba Quad laptop and it ran fine other than being very slow. Once installed on a 2019 version MSI designed specifically for CAD I lost all the most important functions I relied upon like Conceptual Selector, editing nodes, fence mode plus it stopped rendering. I upgraded to TC2019 and I am still missing all those tools plus a lot more. They broke the software and they don't have a clue or the inclination to fix it. Cons Very, very, extremely slow especially to render. Earlier versions such as Pro 20 did not have these problems Review Source MR Micalen R. Freelancer Computer Games Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "TurboCAD: Powerful 3D manipulation tool." July 8, 2022 4.0 Overall I would say that TurboCAD is a very powerful tool that will allow users to create and manipulate 3D objects. It has a pretty good Photorealistic render and a whole lot of features and tools. This is a software you will need to learn to use at first. Pros TurboCAD is a very powerful 3D tool. Its physics engine and the realistic ways materials and especially metals can be manipulated is rather impressive. I use TurboCAD for modelling more technical assets for 3D games as TurboCAD can register all the folds and twists in models. The software has photorealistic rendering which supports many materials. This isn't as realistic as some other software but it gives me a good understanding of how light will warp and react to my models. Cons TurboCAD is a very technical software and as such is can be overwhelming to first time users. But this can change as you learn. The UI isn't the most user-friendly. Renders can take a bit of time to render depending on how complex the geometry is. Review Source FL Fernando L. DESIGNER Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A nightmare to use, least user friendly CAD I have used in more than 30 years" August 3, 2023 2.0 I suffer everytime I use it, if you are familiar with other CAD systems, don't waste a cent on Turbocad Pros I live in Argentina and was the only low priced legal 2D CAD I could purchase with credit card, NanoCad (previous suscription) is only available with Paypal that I am not allowed to use. Cons User interface, the fact that you don't go to selection mode automatically when you end a command is the most annoying Review Source GW Gregory W. DBA Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Affordable CAD Software" October 9, 2018 5.0 I have used TurboCAD to design architectural plans and even design a custom electric guitar body, as well as a few graphic design elements I've used for decoration. Pros This software is relatively intuitive--even for someone who has never used any type of CAD software before. However, because of the many different features of this software, it can take quite a while to master all of the things you might want to do with this application. Also, this is a very powerful software application and the 3D tools available put it on near par with much more expensive professional-grade CAD systems. Cons There are several add-ins for this software (such as those that can create virtual walk-throughs of your designs), which I found a bit finicky. Also, some of the available help is not quite detailed enough to learn new features as easily as I would like. Also, some of the 3D tools don't quite work as I would want them to work, and sometimes saving a project prevents you from modifying some of the objects you've made. However, if you save copiese frequently, and get familiar with the order of events you need to use, you can master this software. Review Source JRL James R L. Project Manager Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Full featured affordable 2D/3D CAD software" January 15, 2019 4.0 Been using this software in various versions for 10+ years for architectural drawings. First CAD software I ever used when transferred from a drawing board and pens. Very happy with TurboCAD and have never considered changing to anything else. Pros Extremely affordable 2D/3D CAD software when compared to alternatives. One time payment for licence. Full featured software to suit pros but also easy learning curve for beginners. Supports a wide range of import/export file formats so very flexible. Well supported by knowledge-base and video tutorials as well as active user forums. Cons User interface appearance is probably a bit dated but apart from that not a lot. Review Source Philip S. Owner Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "TurboCad" June 30, 2021 5.0 Very good. A keeper for me and my personal projects. Pros Ability to have real scale drawing and not just papers. Ability to work on drawing over the years.... Cons Certain functionalities are hard to use and not self intuitive. A lot of initial knowledge is neceesary. Review Source Ashley R. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The services offered by TurboCAD software is really beneficial in one way or the other." August 8, 2018 5.0 Pros TurboCAD software is being used by wide range of people for designing 2D and 3D models. Another worth mentioning feature of this software is its ability to publish in PDF format. This is full CAD software product. Cons When we start using TurboCAD professional software, its layout seems to be difficult before learning. Sometimes the programs get clear due to so many different icons creating difficulty in learning. Sometimes booting issues also occurs and the system gets slow with less processing speed. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Student Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An Excellent 2D&3D CAD Software!" October 29, 2023 5.0 Pros Users can customize the interface and tools to suit their specific needs and preferences, making it a flexible CAD solution. Not only that, the fact that it's available for both Mac and Windows operating systems made it super amazing by providing that flexibility! Cons Honestly, TurboCad is not so easy to use. Mastering all of its features and tools can take time and effort. Review Source BC BILL C. PRESIDENT Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DON'T BUY" June 3, 2021 1.0 WON'T RUN NEW MAC OS 11 SERIES OPERATING SYSTEMS. ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NO UPGRADES AVAILABLE. Pros Absolutely nothing. I do not recommend this software. It is not kept up to date on Mac systems. Cons TURBOCAD IS NOT UPDATED FOR THE LATEST MAC OS SYSTEMS. THIS SHOULD BE OFFERED FOR FREE, AND IS NOT EVEN AVAILABLE. ALL OF YOUR WORK WILL BE LOST. DO NOT BUY THIS PROGRAM. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DOES NOT EXIST AT ALL. Review Source MG MASSIMO G. mr Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great CAD at low price" September 13, 2018 5.0 I use Turbocad since the V4 version, now have the 2018 PRO, it's a GREAT software, grat file compatibility, no troubles ... never. Good, good job. Pros File Compatibility Great stability Easy to use Cons Print interface No italian support Slow to start Review Source Souleymane D. Training assistant Mining & Metals Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The ideal software for your 2D and 3D drawings." August 26, 2023 4.0 TurboCAD offers multiple editions with versions tailored for beginners and more advanced professionals. Each edition provides different functionalities. Pros The feature I like is the 2D drawing functionality, which includes a variety of tools such as creating and modifying lines, arcs, circles, and 2D entities. It also supports dimensioning, constraints, and annotation tools. Cons What I like the least and have difficulty managing are the parametric and dimensional constraints, which I find somewhat difficult to master, despite the software being user-friendly. Review Source HN Hans N. CEO Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User for 10 year" July 16, 2016 5.0 Great program for design 3D and 2D models, top program for value! We use also Solidworks and this program is more easy to use when we build prototypes. Pros All is possible to do Cons Difficult to use before you learn how to do this Review Source Similar Products Featured