GstarCAD
7.3#3 in 2d cad softwareFrom $239 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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ZWCAD Professional
7.1#6 in 2d cad softwareAndroidiOSWindows
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| Fact | GstarCAD | ZWCAD Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China | Guangzhou, China |
| Integrations and APIs | Its developer environment supports LISP, C/C++, VB/VBA, and .NET, with COM and GRX APIs; the maker says LISP and VBA applications can run without modification. | ZWCAD supports integration or development of third-party applications through LISP, VBA, ZRX and .NET APIs. |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Product | GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high compatibility alternative to AutoCAD. | ZWCAD is CAD software for 2D drafting and advanced 3D navigation, with compatibility for DWG and other common formats. |
| Trial | The maker advertises a free 30-day GstarCAD trial. | ZWCAD offers a 30-day free trial with access to all Professional functions and no fee or credit card information required. |
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
ZWCAD Professional plans
- Professional — Standalone$1,399 a month
- Professional — Standalone$1,399, paid once
- Professional — Network$1,549 a month
- Professional — Network$1,549, paid once
- ZWCAD Professional$1,399, paid once
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 ZWCAD Professional if…
ZWCAD Professional suits architects, engineers, and designers needing 2D/3D CAD, construction documentation, rendering, IFC, or specialized data tools. Windows users can choose standalone or network licensing, with mobile DWG work available separately.