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
Core Drafting and Modelling |
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| 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 | |||
File Converters, Import/Export and Compatibility |
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| 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 | |||
Customization & Support |
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| 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 | |||
Text and Tables |
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| 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 | |||
User Interface and Usability |
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| 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 | |||
Libraries & Content |
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| 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. | |||
Rendering and Visualization |
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| Photo-realistic 3D Rendering Module | |||
| Photo-realistic 3-D Real time shading | |||
Licensing and Distribution |
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| Perpetual Licensing | |||
| Global validity of Licenses | |||
| Self-license transfer between computers | |||
| Light Weight to Download & Install | |||
| Share licenses across team workstations | |||
Additional Tools |
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| Units Converter | |||
| Change Numeric Text Values in batch mode (+, -, *, /) | |||
| Object IRX® API |
| Price | ACTCAD Premium | AutoCAD Full |
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| 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