ACTCAD Premium vs AutoCAD Full

Comparing CAD functionalities, files compatibility and pricing

Total Cost of Ownership

ACTCAD PREMIUM

$399

Perpetual Licensing

AUTOCAD FULL

$2030

Annual Subscription

SAVINGS OVER 3 YEARS

85% +

With 2 ACTCAD Major Upgrades

Multiply your savings by sharing network licenses across multiple users

ACTCAD Premium
AutoCAD Full
All Regular Drafting Commands
Support native format of DWG & DXF Files
Support DWG & DXF files from R2.5 to 2024
View 3D Solid Models
View 3D Surface Models
Create 3D Solid Models
Edit 3D Solid Models
Advanced Blocks (Similar to Dynamic Blocks)
Edit Dynamic Blocks
1-Click drawing creation from CSV Data
Open MicroStation® .dgn files
Support for .dwf, .dxb & .dwt files
Support both binary & ASCII DXF Files
Export .pdf, .svg, .dwf, .bmp, .emf, .wmf, .dwf & .stl files
Import Collada .dae files
Import Points Cloud from CSV
Import ACIS 3D Solids (.sat files)
Export 3D PDF
Export Text to CSV/Table
Table Export to CSV
Emport Bitmap (.bmp) from Drawing
In-built Image (raster) to DXF (vector) Converter
ActCAD Converter for DXG and DXF files in Batch mode
Interactive Drawings Auditor & Converter
Open vector PDF and natively edit entities
Point Cloud Data Import Tool
New high resolution PDF Printer with Gradient Hatch support
Execute LISP Programs
Execute DCL Programs
Execute VLISP® Programs
Execute ADS®/SDS®
Execute .NET & COM Automation
Script Recording & Playback
Support for .mnu and .scr files
Microsoft® ActiveX support, including in-place editing
Interactive Menu Customization
One Key Corporate Licensing
In-place/Transparent MTEXT Editor
Create & Edit Tables
Arc Aligned Text
FIELD Command & Dialog
Create Hole Tables
Numbered Markers
Capture CAD Points/Hole Coordinates to CSV
P&ID Label Text Program
ActCAD Quick Start Guide
Ribbon Style Interface
Maximize Viewports (VPMAX)
Minimize Viewports (VPMIN)
Image Frame Mode
Text to Front
Refedit Dialog for Blocks/Nested Blocks
Hatch Trimming
Right-mouse click edit properties of selected entries
Graphical Block Preview
Block Library with over 5000 symbols
Design and add custom blocks to the library and share across the team
Explorer for managing Layers, Blocks, Line Types, etc.
Photo-realistic 3D Rendering Module
Photo-realistic 3-D Real time shading
Perpetual Licensing 
Global validity of Licenses
Self-license transfer between computers
Light Weight to Download & Install
Share licenses across team workstations 
Units Converter
Change Numeric Text Values in batch mode (+, -, *, /)
Object IRX® API
Price ACTCAD Premium AutoCAD Full
Year 1 $399 $2,030
Year 2 $149* $2,030
Year 3 $149* $2,030
Total Cost of
Ownership over 3 years
Total Cost of Ownership over 3 years
$697 $6,090

*Optional Upgrade to the next ACTCAD version

Save up to 85% and unlock lifetime value with ACTCAD Premium while enjoying the same or even enhanced features compared to AutoCAD Full