Audience

Architects, civil, mechanical and electrical engineers, surveyors, CAD technicians, designers, manufacturers, construction companies, engineering consultancies, public organisations, and small to enterprise technical teams.

About GstarCAD

GstarCAD 2027 is professional DWG-native 2D and 3D CAD software for architects, engineers, surveyors, manufacturers, construction companies and technical teams. It provides a familiar AutoCAD-compatible interface, commands and workflows, native DWG/DXF editing, Dynamic Blocks, Sheet Set Manager, Express Tools, PDF import/export, Xrefs, batch plotting, parametric design and high-performance graphics. GstarCAD supports LISP, VBA, .NET and GRX for customization and migration of existing CAD applications. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux with perpetual and annual licensing. UK customers can buy licences, download a free 30-day trial and receive licensing, migration and technical support from GstarCAD UK at gstarcad.uk. Current perpetual prices start at £550 for Standard, £680 for Professional, £810 for Premium and £1,280 for Mechanical, excluding VAT.

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Pricing

Starting Price:
£550 one-time
Pricing Details:
Perpetual licences: Standard £550, Professional £680, Premium £810 and Mechanical £1,280, excluding VAT. Annual and network licensing options are also available, together with a free 30-day trial.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.

Integrations

API:
Yes, GstarCAD offers API access
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Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
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Company Information

GstarCAD UK
Founded: 2010
United Kingdom
www.gstarcad.uk

Videos and Screen Captures

Play Video 3D command Quick Measure Tool Palette better raster image display Improved Mtext Editor Point Cloud
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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Videos
Support
Phone Support
Online

GstarCAD Frequently Asked Questions

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GstarCAD Product Features

CAD

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
2 1/2-Axis Milling
3-Axis Milling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

GstarCAD Verified User Reviews

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  • A GstarCAD User
    CEO
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
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    "GstarCAD best CAD alternative"

    Edited 2021-10-02

    Pros: Premium, pro features at a better price.
    Native DWG/DXF file formats.
    compatible with AutoCAD from version 2.5.
    No mandatory subscription.
    Perpetual licenses.

    Cons: It is cheap but not free.
    Doesn't support Mac OS.

    Overall: Thy recently lunched new GstarCAD 2022 version which is very popular in my country. Check video on AdriaBIM youtube channel.

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