ACTCAD
6.4#18 in 2d cad software$249 one-timeWindows
VisitACTCAD vs GstarCAD
What both publish
| Fact | ACTCAD | GstarCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Company | ACTCAD is a product of Jytra Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; the company says it was founded in 2006 and ACTCAD launched in 2014. | Gstarsoft Co., Ltd. says it was established in 2001 and provides 2D CAD, 3D CAD, BIM, AI CAD, and cloud-based CAD products. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Belleville, Michigan, United States; Hyderabad, India | Beijing, China |
| Product | ACTCAD is professional 2D drafting and 3D modelling software that works with native DWG and DXF files. | GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high compatibility alternative to AutoCAD. |
| Security and privacy | ACTCAD's GDPR page says its website uses SSL and collects identifying information for downloads or contact, and hardware identifiers for license generation. | 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. |
| Support | Support is included with the license and is provided by CAD engineers by email, phone, or remote sessions. | The company describes a professional technical support team and lists support at [email protected]. |
| Trial | The trial offers 15 days of the full-featured edition with no credit card required. | The maker advertises a free 30-day GstarCAD trial. |
ACTCAD plans
- ACTCAD Standard$249, paid once
- ACTCAD Map Drafter$399, paid once
- ACTCAD Premium$399, paid once
GstarCAD plans
- Standard$749, paid once
- Professional$949, paid once
- Premium$1,120, paid once
- GstarCAD 2027 Standard$239 a year
- GstarCAD 2027 Professional$319 a year
- GstarCAD 2027 Premium$359 a year
Pick ACTCAD if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick GstarCAD if…
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.