ALCAD

ALCAD

ALCADS
Design Master Electrical

Design Master Electrical

Design Master Software
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About

ALCAD 2D/3D is the best AutoCAD Alternative. Same interface and functions as AutoCAD. This product only includes the CAD. Compare-Table ALCAD with AutoCAD here: Compare ALCAD | ALCAD (alcads.com) ALCAD – the fully compatible DWG-CAD CAD Interface and functions same as AutoCAD. ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D is available as annual licence 199€ or one-time permanent licence for 349€.

About

Electrical design software for Revit. Electrical and HVAC design software for AutoCAD. Unleash the power of your Revit model for electrical design. Generate a one-line riser diagram, size feeders, calculate voltage drop (correctly!), perform short-circuit analysis, and more. A complete electrical design program in the familiar AutoCAD environment. Integrate your calculations and drafting. Generate panel schedules, create one-line diagrams, calculate fault and voltage drop, and more. A complete HVAC design program in the familiar AutoCAD environment. Lay out, size, and draft your ductwork with ease.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D CAD is ideal for a variety of industries and professionals. Engineers, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural, benefit from its precision in designing and modeling technical components. Architects and interior designers can create detailed building plans and visualizations, while manufacturers in automotive, product, and machinery design use it for prototyping and detailed component creation. Construction firms, contractors, and M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) designers use it for drafting layouts and system designs. Aerospace and defense industries rely on its modeling capabilities for designing complex components, and R&D teams utilize it for prototyping. Freelance CAD consultants and designers, along with educational institutions, also find ALCAD valuable for creating detailed technical drawings and teaching design principles.

Audience

Electrical and HVAC designers

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

No images available

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$199
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$400 per year
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 1.0 / 5
ease 1.0 / 5
features 1.0 / 5
design 1.0 / 5
support 1.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • No Pros, have had nothing but issues with the customer service from Design Master. See our comments in Cons.

Cons

  • Paid for a 12 months licence for DM HVAC and Electrical software. After approx 4 months the licences expired and after we asked for the licences to be extended for the full 12 months or refund us the money Design Master refused.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

ALCADS
Founded: 2013
Switzerland
alcads.com

Company Information

Design Master Software
www.designmaster.biz

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Categories

Architectural CAD Supported
CAD Supported
MEP Supported

Categories

Architecture Supported
Electrical Design Supported
MEP Supported

Architecture Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
Bills of material Supported
BIM Modeling Supported
Building Information Modeling Supported
Client Management Not Supported
Contact Management Supported
Contract Management Not Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Drafting Supported
Manufacturing Design Data Not Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Project Management Not Supported
Proposal Management Not Supported
Quotes/Proposals Supported
Visualization / Presentation Not Supported

Integrations

AutoCAD Not Supported
Revit Not Supported

Integrations

AutoCAD Supported
Revit Supported
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