GstarCAD
7.3#3 in 2d cad softwareFrom $239 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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IntelliCAD
6.9#9 in 2d cad softwareFrom $1,000 a yearAndroidiOSAPImacOS
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| Fact | GstarCAD | IntelliCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Gstarsoft Co., Ltd. says it was established in 2001 and provides 2D CAD, 3D CAD, BIM, AI CAD, and cloud-based CAD products. | The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium is a member-directed nonprofit founded in 1999. |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Product | GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high compatibility alternative to AutoCAD. | IntelliCAD is commercial 2D/3D CAD software and a development platform for building CAD solutions. |
| Security and privacy | 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. | The privacy policy says ITC uses safeguards to protect personal information and encryption on login-page data transmissions, while noting it cannot guarantee complete security. |
| Support | The company describes a professional technical support team and lists support at [email protected]. | ITC does not directly support end users; the commercial member that sold the IntelliCAD-based product handles its customer support. |
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
IntelliCAD plans
- API Membership$1,000 a year
- Government Membership$35,000 a year
- Royalty Membership$38,000 a year
- Royalty-Free Membership$75,000 a year
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.
Pick IntelliCAD if…
IntelliCAD suits architects, designers, engineers, surveyors, CAD users, and developers building CAD products. End-user support comes from the commercial member that sold the IntelliCAD-based product.