AutoCAD LT vs ACTCAD Standard vs ACTCAD Premium
Comparing CAD functionalities, files compatibility and pricing
Total Cost of Ownership
ACTCAD STANDARD
$249
Perpetual Licensing
AUTOCAD LT
$502
Annual Subscription
SAVINGS OVER 3 YEARS
70% +
With 2 ACTCAD Major Upgrades
Multiply your savings by sharing network licenses across multiple users
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ACTCAD Standard
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ACTCAD Premium
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AutoCAD LT
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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 & 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 & 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 Standard | ACTCAD Premium | AutoCAD LT |
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| Year 1 | $249 | $399 | $502 |
| Year 2 | $99* | $149* | $502 |
| Year 3 | $99* | $149* | $502 | Total Cost of Ownership over 3 years Total Cost of Ownership over 3 years |
$447 | $697 | $1,506 |
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