What is ZWCAD used for?

ZWCAD is DWG-compatible 2D and 3D CAD software from ZWSOFT, sold with perpetual and network licenses. It is a good fit for switching from another DWG-based CAD tool, and drafting architectural and mechanical drawings.

How much does ZWCAD cost?

Paid plans for ZWCAD start at $899 per seat as a one-time payment, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is ZWCAD open source?

No. ZWCAD is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to ZWCAD include FreeCAD and LibreCAD.

What are some alternatives to ZWCAD?

ZWCAD competes with AutoCAD, BricsCAD and DraftSight. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source ZWCAD alternatives.

ZWCAD: features, pricing and alternatives

About ZWCAD

ZWCAD is a CAD application from ZWSOFT that works with DWG files and covers complex 2D drafting and 3D navigation. It is aimed at architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing users who want a CAD tool compatible with the DWG format. A 30-day free trial is available.

ZWSOFT also sells related products: ZW3D for machinery design, ZWCAD MFG for manufacturing, ZWCAD Mobile and ZWSim Structural for structural simulation. The ZWCAD page includes a Switch to ZWCAD section for users moving from other tools, a What's New section and pricing. Licenses are described as perpetual, with network licenses also available. It is a proprietary commercial product, supported through resellers and a help center.

Key features

DWG-compatible 2D drafting
3D navigation and modeling
Perpetual and network licenses
ZWCAD Mobile app
Related ZW3D and ZWSim products

Good fit for

→Switching from another DWG-based CAD tool
→Drafting architectural and mechanical drawings

Tags: cad; dwg; 2d-drafting; 3d-modeling; zwsoft; perpetual-license; engineering

ZWCAD: questions and answers

What is ZWCAD used for?: ZWCAD is DWG-compatible 2D and 3D CAD software from ZWSOFT, sold with perpetual and network licenses. It is a good fit for switching from another DWG-based CAD tool, and drafting architectural and mechanical drawings.
How much does ZWCAD cost?: Paid plans for ZWCAD start at $899 per seat as a one-time payment, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is ZWCAD open source?: No. ZWCAD is proprietary (closed-source) software. Open-source alternatives to ZWCAD include FreeCAD and LibreCAD.
What are some alternatives to ZWCAD?: ZWCAD competes with AutoCAD, BricsCAD and DraftSight. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source ZWCAD alternatives.