Best 2D CAD Software in 2026
Updated
In short: RoomSketcher is ranked #1 of 42 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ProfiCAD and CMS IntelliCAD. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ProfiCAD. The lowest first paid tier on this page is NASJI at $5/mo.
When choosing software for technical drawings, start with the file formats and drafting features your work requires. Compared on DXF support, native DWG support, parametric constraints, PDF underlay, and batch printing, these options make those capabilities easy to weigh. Offline mode and primary platform help clarify practical fit, while free plans and paid-from prices provide cost context. AutoCAD, nanoCAD, and CMS IntelliCAD appear at the top of the displayed order, with ARES Commander and DraftSight following. Check which formats you exchange, whether you need to work without a connection, and which listed drawing tools match your workflow before comparing the ranked entries.
42 2D CAD software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 RoomSketcher Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · $12/mo
#2 ProfiCAD Runner-up · 7.1 Free plan · Free
#3 CMS IntelliCAD Also great · 7.0 Free plan · $20.83/mo- Free plan AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 12 /user/mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$12/mofirst paid tier About RoomSketcherVisit site - Free planFree trial AndroidmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Native DWG support
- No
- DXF support
- Yes
- PDF underlay
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial AndroidmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Native DWG support
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
- PDF underlay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$20.83/mofirst paid tier About CMS IntelliCADVisit site - Free trial AndroidiOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Native DWG support
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
- PDF underlay
- Yes
- Parametric constraints
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan iOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Native DWG support
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$5/mofirst paid tier About NASJIVisit site - AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$24.08/mofirst paid tier About nanoCADVisit site - WebWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$3,000/mofirst paid tier About ZW3DVisit site - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Native DWG support
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
- PDF underlay
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€225/mofirst paid tier About ARES CommanderVisit site - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Native DWG support
- No
- DXF support
- Yes
- PDF underlay
- Yes
- Parametric constraints
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial apimacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Native DWG support
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
- PDF underlay
- Yes
- Parametric constraints
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$24.92/mofirst paid tier About DraftSightVisit site - macOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$8.33/mofirst paid tier About TurboCADVisit site - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Native DWG support
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
- Parametric constraints
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$249/mofirst paid tier About ACTCADVisit site - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
- Parametric constraints
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$749/mofirst paid tier About GstarCADVisit site - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$26.67/mofirst paid tier About progeCAD ProfessionalVisit site - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Native DWG support
- No
- DXF support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Native DWG support
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
- PDF underlay
- Yes
- Parametric constraints
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Native DWG support
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Native DWG support
- Yes
- DXF support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which 2D CAD software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
RoomSketcher is ranked #1 of 42 with a score of 7.3. ProfiCAD is second and CMS IntelliCAD third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, NASJI has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.