QCAD

QCAD

Ribbonsoft
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About

QCAD is a free, open-source application for computer-aided drafting (CAD) in two dimensions (2D). With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schematics and diagrams. QCAD works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The source code of QCAD is released under the GPL version 3 (GPLv3), a popular Open Source license. QCAD was designed with modularity, extensibility and portability in mind. But what people notice most often about QCAD is its intuitive user interface. QCAD is an easy-to-use but powerful 2D CAD system for everyone. You don't need any CAD experience to get started with QCAD immediately. Construction and modification of points, lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, splines, polylines, texts, dimensions, hatches, fills, and raster images. Very complete and extremely powerful ECMAScript (JavaScript) scripting interface. Various powerful entity selection tools.

About

VariCAD is 3D / 2D CAD software primarily intended for mechanical engineering design. The comprehensive CAD software enables designers to quickly create, evaluate, and modify their models. The software is sold as one "fully loaded" package, with all features and functions, for one affordable price. VariCAD delivers an excellent performance-to-price ratio, making it one of the smartest choices on the market today. VariCAD is compact, fast, easy to use, and provides everything necessary for mechanical design. The system contains: 3D Modeling 2D Drawing and Editing Optional Support of Parameters Optional Support of Geometrical Constraints Shells Modeling, Pipelines, Wires Crash Tests (Interferences) 3D Assemblies and Groups Surface Development (Sheet Metal Unbending) Mechanical Part Libraries and Symbol Libraries Calculations of 3D Objects or 2D Sections BOM and Title Blocks

Platforms Supported

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

Audience

Companies searching for a free, open source application for computer aided drafting

Audience

VariCAD is software primarily intended for mechanical engineering design

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not 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

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$39.92 one-time payment
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

989 €/user
VariCAD Viewer 20 €/user
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 3.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 2.0 / 5

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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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Simple and easy intuitive interface. Good for 2D drawings, charts or just view and edit .DWG or DXF drawings. No need to spend money on overpriced AutoCad or Visio.

Cons

  • It is not designed to compete w/ AutoCad, but read and wright to this format.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

Ribbonsoft
United States
www.qcad.org/en

Company Information

VariCAD
Founded: 1994
Czech Republic
varicad.com

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Categories

Architectural CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported

Categories

CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported

Architectural CAD Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Not Supported
Architectural Symbol Library Supported
Automatic Formatting Not Supported
BIM Modeling Not Supported
Comparison View Not Supported
Design Templates Not Supported
Drafting Supported

CAD Viewers Features

Annotate Not Supported
Batch Conversion Supported
Collaboration Tools Not Supported
Editing Not Supported
Track Changes Not Supported
View .DWF Files Not Supported
View .DWG Files Supported
View .IGES Files Not Supported
View .STEP Files Supported
View .STL Files Supported
View 2D Files Supported
View 3D Files Supported

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling Not Supported
2D Drawing Supported
3-Axis Milling Not Supported
3D Modeling Supported
4-Axis Milling Not Supported
5-Axis Milling Not Supported
Civil Not Supported
Collaboration Not Supported
Database Connectivity Not Supported
Design Analysis Not Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Electrical Not Supported
Hole Making Not Supported
Mechanical Supported
Mechatronics Supported
Presentation Tools Supported
Simulate Cycles Not Supported
Spiral Output Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported
User Defined Cycles Not Supported

Integrations

VariCAD Viewer Not Supported

Integrations

VariCAD Viewer Supported
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