ALCAD

ALCAD

ALCADS
AutoCAD

AutoCAD

Autodesk

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ALCAD 2D/3D is the best AutoCAD Alternative. Same interface and functions as AutoCAD. This product only includes the CAD. Compare-Table ALCAD with AutoCAD here: Compare ALCAD | ALCAD (alcads.com) ALCAD – the fully compatible DWG-CAD CAD Interface and functions same as AutoCAD. ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D is available as annual licence 199€ or one-time permanent licence for 349€.

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Autodesk AutoCAD is the world’s leading 2D and 3D CAD software, trusted by millions of architects, engineers, and construction professionals. It provides precision tools to design, draft, and document complex projects across industries. The 2026 version introduces Autodesk AI, enabling automated drafting, smart block recognition, and real-time collaboration through Autodesk Docs. With customizable workspaces, AutoLISP automation, and access to over 1,000 apps, users can streamline every stage of their design workflow. AutoCAD also offers seven specialized industry toolsets that boost productivity by up to 63%, from architecture to electrical and mechanical design. Available on desktop, web, and mobile, AutoCAD empowers professionals to design anywhere with confidence and efficiency.

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CAD & BIM Software for Architecture, Engineering & Construction Intelligent Building Design BIM has never been so easy and affordable. 4M provides the Architecture & Engineering Community with Advanced Verticals since 1986 and with Innovative BIM Solutions since 1994. Today 4M has more than 35.000 Active Users in over 65 Countries Worldwide. 4MCAD Professional CAD new v.21 Smart and low-cost Alternatives to AutoCAD® for 2D & 3D Design in DWG IDEA Architectural Design Intuitive and Powerful BIM Software for 3D/5D Architectural Design in DWG & IFC. FINE MEP Building Services Advanced BIM software for Building services design and calculation. FineENERGY. Advanced BIM software for Energy Simulation and Energy Rating. The Smart Alternative to AutoCAD. 100% DWG Our CAD Software use DWG as their native file format. You can open and modify drawings created by AutoCAD and vice-versa without any import or export. Similar Look & Feel.

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Intergraph Smart® Isometrics, powered by Isogen®, is an easy-to-use, powerful Microsoft® Windows®-based, specification-driven, pipe-sketching application for the as-built plant. Designed to meet the design and documentation challenges of EPCs, fabricators and owner operators, Smart Isometrics is a versatile 2D design product that plays an important role in the production and transfer of piping data along the Digital Isometric Value Chain. The user will have improved productivity through the automation of drawing production and reduced manual editing time. Smart Isometrics is a standalone solution that is user-friendly, so minimal training is required. It is a quick and easy implementation for users. It also reduces errors for increased accuracy. Smart Isometrics enables the sketching of individual pipelines or piping systems in only minutes and generation of isometric drawings in seconds.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D CAD is ideal for a variety of industries and professionals. Engineers, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural, benefit from its precision in designing and modeling technical components. Architects and interior designers can create detailed building plans and visualizations, while manufacturers in automotive, product, and machinery design use it for prototyping and detailed component creation. Construction firms, contractors, and M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) designers use it for drafting layouts and system designs. Aerospace and defense industries rely on its modeling capabilities for designing complex components, and R&D teams utilize it for prototyping. Freelance CAD consultants and designers, along with educational institutions, also find ALCAD valuable for creating detailed technical drawings and teaching design principles.

Audience

Architects, engineers, designers, and construction professionals seeking AI-enhanced 2D and 3D CAD software for faster drafting, collaboration, and automation in precision-driven projects

Audience

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing specialists that need a BIM CAD software tool for building services engineering design, built on top of IntelliCAD

Audience

EPCs, fabricators and owner operators looking for a specification-driven, pipe-sketching application for the as-built plant

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

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Pricing

$199
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$1,268 per user per year
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$720, one-time payment
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version
Free Trial

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ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.4 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

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Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

ALCADS
Founded: 2013
Switzerland
alcads.com

Company Information

Autodesk
Founded: 1982
United States
www.autodesk.com

Company Information

4M
Founded: 1986
Greece
www.4msa.com

Company Information

Hexagon PPM
Founded: 2017
United States
hexagonppm.com/offerings/products/intergraph-smart-isometrics

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Categories

Categories

Categories

Categories

MEP

3D Architecture Features

2D Drawing
Animation
BIM Modeling
Component Library
Data Import / Export
Landscape Design
Virtual Tour

3D Modeling Features

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

Architectural CAD Features

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Architectural Symbol Library
Automatic Formatting
BIM Modeling
Comparison View
Design Templates
Drafting

Architecture Features

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Bills of material
BIM Modeling
Building Information Modeling
Client Management
Contact Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Drafting
Manufacturing Design Data
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Proposal Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Electrical Design Features

CAD Tools
Change Management
Collaboration
Compliance Management
Document Generation
Drag & Drop
Electrical Parts Catalog
Functions / Calculations
One Line Diagram
PLC Tools
Reusable Designs
Symbol Library

BIM Features

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Change Management
Collaboration
Conflict Tracking
Design Modeling
Document Management
For Facility Management
Mobile Access
Scheduling

Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager
ActiveScale
Bentley View
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
COMSOL Multiphysics
DWG TrueView
DWG Viewer
Glint Solar
KeySCAPE
Land F/X
MIE Trak Pro
PDM Studio
Plex-Earth
PointCab Origins
SolidCAD Variant
TransCAD
Tulip
VEERUM
Vectorworks Fundamentals
WIZZCAD

Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager
ActiveScale
Bentley View
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
COMSOL Multiphysics
DWG TrueView
DWG Viewer
Glint Solar
KeySCAPE
Land F/X
MIE Trak Pro
PDM Studio
Plex-Earth
PointCab Origins
SolidCAD Variant
TransCAD
Tulip
VEERUM
Vectorworks Fundamentals
WIZZCAD

Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager
ActiveScale
Bentley View
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
COMSOL Multiphysics
DWG TrueView
DWG Viewer
Glint Solar
KeySCAPE
Land F/X
MIE Trak Pro
PDM Studio
Plex-Earth
PointCab Origins
SolidCAD Variant
TransCAD
Tulip
VEERUM
Vectorworks Fundamentals
WIZZCAD

Integrations

AWS Secrets Manager
ActiveScale
Bentley View
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
COMSOL Multiphysics
DWG TrueView
DWG Viewer
Glint Solar
KeySCAPE
Land F/X
MIE Trak Pro
PDM Studio
Plex-Earth
PointCab Origins
SolidCAD Variant
TransCAD
Tulip
VEERUM
Vectorworks Fundamentals
WIZZCAD
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