CAD Reader
7.9#2 in cad viewer softwareFrom $45 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitCAD Reader vs VariCAD Viewer
VariCAD Viewer
6.4#11 in cad viewer softwareLinuxWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CAD Reader | VariCAD Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The product page highlights QS/cost estimators and site inspection engineers as intended users. | VariCAD describes its CAD software as primarily intended for mechanical engineering design. |
| Purpose | CAD Reader is a CAD drawing viewer for viewing, marking up, measuring, and editing DWG and DXF drawings. | VariCAD Viewer is a viewer, converter and printing tool for 2D DWG and DXF, 3D STEP, and VariCAD 2D/3D file formats. |
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
VariCAD Viewer plans
- VariCAD Viewer—
- VariCAD Viewer (English)$30 a year
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 VariCAD Viewer if…
It suits mechanical engineering users who need Windows or Linux tools for CAD viewing, conversion, measurement, or printing. Single-user workflows are covered by the listed English plan.