CAD Reader
7.9#2 in cad viewer softwareFrom $45 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitCAD Reader vs CADViewer
What both publish
| Fact | CAD Reader | CADViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | Documentation consists of a general Q&A page plus a community tutorial and troubleshooting library. | The documentation site includes installation, API, REST endpoints, framework handlers, space-object guides, redline APIs, samples and troubleshooting FAQs. |
| Drawing comparison | The comparison tool highlights differences between two drawings. | The documentation identifies Compare Drawings as a built-in advanced feature. |
| Integrations | The pages identify Excel export for measurement data, extracted tables, and search results; no other named integrations are stated. | Published examples cover MySQL, IBM Maximo, IBM Tririga, SharePoint, Office 365, Nextcloud and OpenStreetMap. |
| Measurement | Measurement tools include length and area, arc length, perpendicular distance, continuous measurement, and radius, circular, and angle measurements. | Official demos show measuring directly in drawings and capturing measurements through the API. |
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
CADViewer plans
- CADViewer Full server – 10 Days trialFree
- CADViewer Conversion Server$999, paid once
- CADViewer – Full Server (Subscription)$2,444 a year
- CADViewer - Front End$2,595, paid once
- AutoXchange AX2025/AX2026 Stand-Alone$2,795, paid once
- CADViewer – Full Server$4,190, paid once
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 CADViewer if…
CADViewer suits developers integrating CAD viewing and markup into browser-based workflows. Its listed use cases also include space management, maintenance, and real estate operations.