ActCAD Software

Pros: If you know how to use AutoCad, using ActCad is pretty much the same, the commands, general interface, general layout is almost the same, which is nice. Also there is the price (way cheaper) and the possibility to NOT be slaved for a "plan" which is also nice.

Also the technical support was available whenever I needed and that it another positive feature.

Cons: The printing quality requires more love, it's hard to describe it. But when you use the same characteristics to print using ActCad or AutoCad the end product is just different. The quality of the transparencies, the line weight, I don't know, AutoCad is just better.

But that's not a big deal, What I do at least is using ActCad for the hard work and plot using DWGTrueView (It's free) and in that way the result is the best of both worlds.

There are other issues that require to be solved, just to mention a few:
- Text Style Manager: It's unstable, it crashes too many times whenever you play with it.
- Table Manager: Same as above.
- Table Edition and Import: Doesn't work properly.
- Overkill command: Doesn't work with blocks, circles, and pretty much with almost everything.

Finally there are opportunities to improve such as:
- Dynamic blocks: A must.
- Dynamic input: It shows different numbers (by tiny margins however).

Overall: I have used ActCad for quite some time, first I bought it for my personal use, then I asked the company to give it a shot and buy one license and in general terms it works the way you'd like, there are issues that require more work but overall it's an excellent choice for single users and companies that need to work using CAD and don't want or can't pay the price of AutoCad.

Pros: Key objects and options are quite visible on screen and also helpful for eyes when working on laptop's small screen.

Cons: Lisp support is very useful and easy. It supports shape files and many GIS output formats which is very helpful for GIS users.

Overall: Good option for CAD users. It is a good software for laptop users/ travelers who are seeking the low cost solution in CAD.

Pros: Actcad is very similar to its direct competitor.
Works lightly.
It is stable and has no crashes.
The support service is excellent. They are fast and accurate in solving doubts, which in turn are very few.
The price is competitive and, in my view, fair.

Cons: I don't see any technical problems with the program. I really think it's excellent.
Perhaps they could have a more attractive upgrade price for existing customers.

Overall: I am very satisfied with ActCAD. I have been renewing my license with each update and would like to purchase other products from the company.

Pros: Simply put, it works just fine. If you want to save big money, get ActCad.
Having the ability to call AJ is of great help. And the 15 day free trial, way cool.

Cons: Tutorial videos could be better. I have the 2021 Pro package. Most tutorial are on newer releases.

Overall: Getting the Dongle was the best choice for me. Having two location to use the program is useful. Happy to say goodbye to AutoCad.

Pros: Very easy to adapt too. Well priced.

Does almost anything the high end expensive programs do.
great.

Cons: Lacks some video support in some aspects but it is not hard to improvise solutions.

Had some issues scaling imported images however eventually got there.

Overall: Overall support has been good.
Quality of printed drawings is excellent.
Best thing the pricing AAA.

Pros: Two dimensional detailing is perfect.
Price is better than AutoCAD.
Steel detailing is best.
Rendering is ok.

Cons: BIM modelling should be improved.
Who is doing AutoCAD. Will take time to adjust.

Overall: Best software next to AutoCAD.
My requirement is survived.
Rendering has to improved in architecture.

Pros: Permanent lifetime software, no need yearly renewal.
Best CAD software in this budget.
Create and edit this software for auto CAD files.
We can draw all types of drawings

Cons: Normal working speed in windows 7 operating software.

Overall: Best software for this price. Other software will be higher priced.
Lifetime software, no need for yearly renewal.

Pros: It has all the features of basic DWG cad software. User Interface is good. Good lisp support. Good API support.
Support from the crew behind ACTCAD was good for us and was very responsive. We did not face crashes in 3d Wire frameWork. Lisp and dotnet works well.
We also built 3d models using APIs. Did good.

Cons: No network Lic. Lic transfer is a pain. I would like to see network Licensing implemented. CAD world is moving away from Flexnet Licensing. But for users it is important to have Flexnet licensing.

Overall: Very good. I am not sure whether point cloud is being supported. I have not tried. it. I do not have much to complain about.

Pros: Commands are identical to AutoCAD.
Interface is similar to AutoCAD.
Much lower cost.
Easy set up and integration.
Fast start up.

Cons: Haven't found any problems so far. Maybe the color scheme. I can probably change that.

Overall: I was looking for something that worked like AutoCAD without the high cost. I had used AutoCAD from the 2005 up to the 2013 version.
Then I found some alternatives that worked almost the same.
ACTcad is the first program I've used that seems identical to those older versions of AutoCAD which I prefer.

Pros: 3D & 2D tool are available in single platform. It's good to use both 2D & 3D on same platform.
Price is very economy as compared to other products.

Cons: Block editing options are not so flexible.
Copy & paste of block become impossible some time. Need to fix this bug.

Overall: Overall I strongly recommend to use this software.
You didn't get perpetual license in such economy cost.

Pros: Easy to operate
Cost is economical.
User interface designed nicely.
3D tool is very powerful.
3D &2D both facility getting on same platform.

Cons: Block editing is quite difficult.
Needs to improve customer support.

Overall: I recommend to use this software.
Getting perpetual license in economical cost.
Overall experience is vey good.

Pros: It is very handy and useful software.
License copy is cheaper comparative to other.
Can operate non technical person also that good thing.

Cons: Customer support needs to be improved.
Block edition option to be provided.

Overall: Overall experience to using this is much better than other software.
Good enough to resolve customer view in all aspect.

Pros: Easy to operate.
Low cost in respect of perpetual license.
3D tool is powered with good command.
Flexible to use.

Cons: Block edition needs more options.
Customer care needs more strong.

Overall: I strongly recommend to use ActCAD.
No other software provides perpetual license in such low cost.
3 command is available on same platform.

Pros: Easy to use.
3D commands are powerful.
User interface is good.
Cost is economical.
Get perpetual licence in economy cost.

Cons: Block editing needs more powerful.
Customer support needs to improve.

Overall: I strongly recommend to use this software.
Good economy cost as compared to other software.
In the same platform we are getting 3D tools to use.

Pros: Very similar to AutoCad. Make it easy to use when you know AutoCad.
Very good handling of dxf/dwg files.

Perceptual license with free updates. No $$$$$$$/Month crap.

Very responsible & competent support crew.

Cons: MS Windows only.

Installation / Update may be tricky due to installer issues. However, ActCad support crew always solves it. Just a matter of time.

Documentation is crap. However, one can use AutoCad docs for most issues.

Overall: If you need an inexpensive CAD software and when you can live with some small bugs than ActCad is worth looking for.
It provides a very good function set and a workflow similar to AutoCad.

Pros: It is extremely easy to use. Transition from Autocad user is very easy.
We have had issues some time but got resolved very quickly.

Cons: Once in a while there is issue with the Hatching command where the hatching crosses the boundary.

Overall: Very nice and smooth. I highly recommend this product. It's a great value for money.
I use a lot of alternative solutions as I am a small company. This is one of the best alternative solution.

Pros: ActCAD serves as a valuable tool for this sector. Don't get the inconclusive obligations of other party software. ActCAD is part of this critical infrastructure.

Cons: I don't like Bully Pulpit. It is just another genre, and isn't actually necessary.

Overall: ActCAD has been rightfully wielded. It is rightfully owned, and the answers are tact. The teacher is the one who is on time and exacting. Thank you ActCAD.

Pros: Price is very competitive as compared to other software.
User interface is good & nicely designed.
Very good alternative to other CAD software.

Cons: Block editing options need to improve.
Technical support need to improve.
3D tool needs to improve.

Overall: Strongly recommend to use this software.
very good alternative solution in economical price as compared to other softwares.

Pros: Total replacement for my previous cad program.
Very good user interface.
Sharp lines because of raytracing.
Import of .pdf files as background also totally scalable.
Low price and frequent updates.

Cons: After my previous Cad program i had to get used to the extensive user interface.

Overall: Very happy with the program.
Easy to use as a replacement of the other dwg based programs.
If you have no experience at all, you have a lot to learn
I have CAD experience since 1984.

Pros: I am using act cad for 3D as well as 2 D drafting for my Plant buildings and Machineries.
-Product was referred to me by our Architect as he was using it.
-Product having a very good features
-Mainly we can activate the setup by ourself and get very good support from Act Cad team.
-Runs smoothly with i5 Processor and 8GB RAM
-No lags or hanging issues
-Gives best features with least cost

Cons: - I haven’t face any issues with this product.
Doesn’t have any Cons.

Overall: Overall Excellent product for Students as well as professionals. All features are excellent and can be utilised with minimum hardware. Cost is within budget and great features with this price.
Surely recommend for using it…….
Go for it without any hesitations…….
Thanks