GstarCAD
GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high-compatibility alternative to AutoCAD.
What GstarCAD is
GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high-compatibility alternative to AutoCAD. It supports native DWG and DXF formats, and the maker says it is compatible with AutoCAD data formats. The software offers more than 100 tools, including Area Table, Auto Layer, Viewport to Layout, and AutoXlsTable. The maker says its multi-core processing is designed to handle complex drawings with faster processing and less lag. GstarCAD 2027 adds Dynamic Block Parametric Constraints, Automatic Input Method Switching, and floating drawing windows. Its developer environment supports LISP, C/C++, VB/VBA, and .NET, with COM and GRX APIs; the maker says LISP and VBA applications can run without modification. Licensing options include perpetual, yearly subscription, and upgrade licensing; perpetual licenses provide lifetime usage rights. The maker advertises a free 30-day trial, but there is no free plan. Listed annual prices for GstarCAD 2027 are $239 a year for Standard, $319 a year for Professional, and $359 a year for Premium; prices exclude VAT and service fees.
Good
- Supports native DWG and DXF formats.
- Includes more than 100 tools.
- Offers a free 30-day trial.
- Perpetual licenses provide lifetime usage rights.
- Supports LISP, C/C++, VB/VBA, and .NET.
Watch out
- There is no free plan.
- Annual prices exclude VAT and service fees.
- Listed downloads specify operating system and hardware requirements.
Who it suits
GstarCAD suits people looking for 2D or 3D CAD with DWG and DXF support. Its developer environment may also suit users who work with the listed programming languages and APIs.
Verdict
GstarCAD pairs DWG and DXF support with a broad toolset and developer environment. Check the listed license type and download requirements before choosing a version.
Plans and prices
From GstarCAD's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $749 a month | Perpetual license · Perpetual |
| Professional | $949 a month | Perpetual license · Perpetual |
| Premium | $1,120 a month | Perpetual license · Perpetual |
| GstarCAD 2027 Standard | $239 a year | 12 months of use · Prices exclude VAT and service fees · $239/ 1 Year |
| GstarCAD 2027 Professional | $319 a year | 12 months of use · Prices exclude VAT and service fees · $319/ 1 Year |
| GstarCAD 2027 Premium | $359 a year | 12 months of use · Prices exclude VAT and service fees · $359/ 1 Year |
| GstarCAD 2027 Standard | $599, paid once | Perpetual license · 30-day money-back guarantee · Prices exclude VAT and service fees · $599/ Perpetual |
| GstarCAD 2027 Professional | $759, paid once | Perpetual license · 30-day money-back guarantee · Prices exclude VAT and service fees · $759/ Perpetual |
| GstarCAD 2027 Premium | $896, paid once | Perpetual license · 30-day money-back guarantee · Prices exclude VAT and service fees · $896/ Perpetual |
The facts
Each one read from GstarCAD's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company
- Gstarsoft Co., Ltd. says it was established in 2001 and provides 2D CAD, 3D CAD, BIM, AI CAD, and cloud-based CAD products.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Beijing, Chinachecked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Downloads
- The download page lists GstarCAD 2027 for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, a Mac version for Apple M-series ARM64, and a Linux version for Ubuntu, Debian, and Astra Linux on AMD 64 CPUs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- File support
- It supports native DWG and DXF formats and the maker says it is compatible with AutoCAD data formats.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations and APIs
- Its developer environment supports LISP, C/C++, VB/VBA, and .NET, with COM and GRX APIs; the maker says LISP and VBA applications can run without modification.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- GstarCAD is offered with perpetual, yearly subscription, and upgrade licensing; a perpetual license provides lifetime usage rights.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Parametric modeling
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Performance
- The maker says its multi-core processing is designed to handle complex drawings with faster processing and less lag.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high compatibility alternative to AutoCAD.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Productivity
- GstarCAD offers more than 100 tools, including Area Table, Auto Layer, Viewport to Layout, and AutoXlsTable.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Recent features
- GstarCAD 2027 adds Dynamic Block Parametric Constraints, Automatic Input Method Switching, and floating drawing windows.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The site privacy page describes Google Drive permissions used by DWG FastView to view, manage, download, and upload files; it does not state a security certification there.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Specialized products
- GstarCAD Mechanical is designed for manufacturing and mechanical drafting and supports compatibility with AutoCAD Mechanical drawings.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company describes a professional technical support team and lists support at [email protected].checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The maker advertises a free 30-day GstarCAD trial.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The maker says GstarCAD runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux.checked 7 Oct 2026
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