CAD Reader
7.9#2 in cad viewer softwareFrom $45 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitCAD Reader vs CAD Viewer
CAD Viewer
6.0#17 in cad viewer softwareFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CAD Reader | CAD Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | The listed editor tools include creating and recovering DWG files, editing text and layers, and modifying drawing objects. | Write mode supports creating, editing, and deleting drawing entities, with AutoCAD-style drawing and modification commands. |
| Integrations | The pages identify Excel export for measurement data, extracted tables, and search results; no other named integrations are stated. | The maker describes embedding through iframe or npm and lists a Google Drive integration for opening drawings from Drive. |
| Intended users | The product page highlights QS/cost estimators and site inspection engineers as intended users. | The maker presents CAD Viewer as a free browser CAD product and open-source toolkit for people building web editing workflows. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says it is intended to comply with GDPR principles for customers from Europe. | The product says drawing parsing and rendering happen on the client and drawings are not uploaded, cached, or mirrored to a server. |
| Purpose | CAD Reader is a CAD drawing viewer for viewing, marking up, measuring, and editing DWG and DXF drawings. | CAD Viewer is a browser-based WebGL runtime for viewing and editing DWG/DXF drawings. |
CAD Reader plans
- FreeFree
- Professional (1 MONTH VIP)$7 a month
- iOS 1 Month VIP$9 a month
- Professional (6-MONTH VIP)$40 a month
- Professional (1 YEAR VIP)$45 a year
- iOS 1 Year VIP$50 a year
CAD Viewer plans
- FreeFree
Pick CAD Reader if…
CAD Reader suits QS/cost estimators and site inspection engineers who need to review or mark up DWG and DXF drawings. It may also suit users who need drawing measurements, comparisons, or Excel exports across desktop and mobile platforms.
Pick CAD Viewer if…
It suits people who need browser-based DWG/DXF viewing, review or editing, as well as developers building web editing workflows. Mobile users can use its responsive interface and documented touch operations.