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What it is

ShareCAD is a cloud platform for storing, sharing, and viewing CAD and BIM files. It renders supported technical files in a browser, so recipients can view shared links without CAD software or an account. Supported formats include DWG, DXF, Revit, IFC, DGN, STEP, IGES, STL, SolidWorks, Navisworks, and PDF. The product supports viewing and sharing, but not creating or editing files.

Sharing options include link expiration, passwords, single-recipient email restrictions, and controls that prevent downloads. Project workspaces, folder sharing, and file request links help organize and collect files. Autodesk Platform Services processes supported formats for browser viewing; subscriptions include Autodesk conversions subject to a monthly limit. The free browser viewer allows files up to 50 MB. Standard costs $49 a month for two users, Team costs $149 a month for 10 users and 3 TB of storage, and Enterprise starts at $2,890 a year. ShareCAD states that files are stored in AWS in the United States (Ohio), connections use HTTPS, and files are encrypted at rest with AES-256.

Spec sheet

What it does
ShareCAD stores, views, shares and delivers CAD, BIM and technical files through a browser.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Purpose
ShareCAD is a cloud platform for storing, sharing, and viewing CAD and BIM files online.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Intended users
ShareCAD describes its audience as solo creators and freelancers through architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and survey teams.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Platforms
The browser viewer is stated to work on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Security
The security page states that files are stored in AWS in the United States (Ohio), connections use HTTPS, and files are encrypted at rest with AES-256.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Compliance
ShareCAD states that it is not yet SOC 2 certified and is not designed for data subject to special government storage requirements such as ITAR.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Support
The FAQ gives [email protected] as a support contact, and the Team plan includes priority email support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Authentication
Sign-in is handled by Amazon Cognito and account administrators control membership.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Autodesk conversion
DWG, Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks, Navisworks, MicroStation and SketchUp files require Autodesk conversion subject to a monthly plan limit.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Autodesk integration
Autodesk Platform Services processes supported formats for browser viewing, and Autodesk conversion is included in subscriptions up to a monthly limit.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Browser viewing
It renders supported technical files in a browser, and recipients do not need CAD software or an account to view shared links.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Capterra features
Capterra lists activity dashboards, activity tracking, data migration, storage management, document management, encryption, file sharing, file transfer, multi-device support and remote access/control.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Company legal name
The website footer identifies the maker as ShareCAD, LLC.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Compliance limitation
ShareCAD states that it is not SOC 2 certified and is not designed for ITAR-controlled data.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Download logging
Each download is recorded with its time, IP address and browser.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Editing limit
ShareCAD is a viewing and distribution platform and does not edit CAD or BIM files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Encryption
Connections use HTTPS and stored files use AES-256 encryption.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Expiration controls
Every share link can have an expiry date, optional password and download restrictions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Formats
Supported formats include DWG, DXF, Revit, IFC, DGN, STEP, IGES, STL, SolidWorks, Navisworks, and PDF.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
GetApp platforms
GetApp lists web, Android and iPhone/iPad support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
GetApp support
GetApp lists email/help-desk, knowledge-base and FAQ/forum support options.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Integration
Autodesk Platform Services is listed as the service used to convert and display certain CAD and BIM formats.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Limit: compliance
The maker explicitly says the service is not SOC 2 certified and is unsuitable for ITAR-controlled information.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Limit: point clouds
The help center identifies lack of in-browser point-cloud viewing as a current product limitation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Limit: review evidence
Capterra, GetApp and Software Advice show no user reviews, so recurring reviewer praise or complaints cannot be established from those profiles.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limits
The FAQ says point clouds cannot currently be viewed in-browser, though they can be uploaded and shared for download.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Payment security
Stripe processes payments and ShareCAD says it never stores full card numbers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Point-cloud limit
Point clouds cannot currently be viewed in the browser, although they can be uploaded and shared for download.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Project organization
The product provides project workspaces, folder sharing, and file request links for collecting files into a workspace.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Project workspaces
Files are organized in project, phase and folder workspaces.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Rating on Capterra
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on GetApp
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
No reviews are listed.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Recipient access
Recipients can open shared files without a ShareCAD account, CAD software installation or an Autodesk subscription.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Recipient locking
Links can be locked to one email address so forwarded links do not work for other people.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Request Files
Request Files links let outside parties upload into a workspace without seeing other projects or internal folders.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Sharing controls
Share links can have expiration dates, passwords, single-recipient email restrictions, and view-only download restrictions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Software Advice price
Software Advice lists a starting price of $2,890.00 flat rate per year.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Software Advice training
Software Advice lists live online sessions, documentation and videos as training options.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Storage location
ShareCAD says files and account data are stored in Amazon Web Services in Ohio, United States.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Support response
The pricing page says ShareCAD responds to inquiries within one business day.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Supported formats
The service lists DWG, DXF, Revit, IFC, Navisworks, SolidWorks, SketchUp, STEP, IGES, STL, OBJ, FBX, GLB, DGN, Inventor, Parasolid and PDF support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Trademark
ShareCAD says ShareCAD is a registered trademark and that Autodesk is not affiliated with it.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
View-only mode
Senders can disable downloads so files remain viewable in the browser.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
View-only scope
ShareCAD is for viewing and sharing; it does not let users edit or create files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Viewer technology
ShareCAD uses Autodesk Platform Services to render supported CAD and BIM models in the browser.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Viewer tools
Depending on format, the viewer can provide orbiting, panning, zooming, measurements, section views, layer or level toggles and model metadata.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com

Plans and prices

Free CAD viewer Free Open files in browser without an account; file size limit shown as up to 50 MB on viewer pages Read 9 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Standard $49 a month Billed monthly 2 users · unlimited share recipients · browser CAD/BIM viewing · cloud storage · file requests Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Team $149 a month Billed monthly 10 users · 3 TB cloud storage · priority email support · includes Standard features Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com
Enterprise $2,890 a year Billed annually unlimited users · SSO · guided rollout · custom agreements and NDAs · annual invoicing · volume pricing Read 14 Oct 2026 · sharecad.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Recipients can view shared links without an account or CAD software.
  • Supports formats including DWG, DXF, Revit, and IFC.
  • Links can use passwords and expiration dates.
  • Free viewer supports files up to 50 MB.

Limits

  • ShareCAD does not create or edit files.
  • Point clouds cannot currently be viewed in-browser.
  • It is not yet SOC 2 certified.
  • It is not designed for data subject to special government storage requirements such as ITAR.

Who it suits

ShareCAD suits solo creators, freelancers, and teams in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or surveying who need to view and share CAD or BIM files. It does not suit workflows that require creating or editing files in the product.

ShareCAD in depth

Read the full write-up

ShareCAD is a browser-based CAD and BIM file viewer with sharing and workspace tools. It suits teams that need to circulate technical files for review without requiring recipients to install CAD software or create accounts. Its access controls and broad format support are useful, but it cannot replace authoring software and may not fit regulated work.

Overview

Recipients can open shared links in a browser without an account, making ShareCAD a practical option for sending designs to clients and collaborators outside a project team. It supports DWG, DXF, Revit, IFC, DGN, STEP, IGES, STL, SolidWorks, Navisworks, and PDF. Autodesk Platform Services processes supported formats for browser viewing, and subscriptions include Autodesk conversions subject to a monthly limit.

Links can expire, require passwords, be restricted to a single recipient email, or limit downloads. Project workspaces, folder sharing, and file-request links help teams organize files and gather incoming material. Measurement tools add utility for review, but ShareCAD remains view-only: users cannot create or edit files. Point clouds can be uploaded and shared for download, but cannot currently be viewed in the browser.

Files are stored in AWS in the United States (Ohio), connections use HTTPS, and files are encrypted at rest with AES-256. ShareCAD is not SOC 2 certified and is not designed for data subject to special government storage requirements such as ITAR. Those constraints rule it out for some security-sensitive workflows, regardless of its sharing controls.

Key features

Browser viewing: Supported CAD and BIM files render online, so recipients need neither CAD software nor an account to view shared links.

Controlled sharing: Expiration dates, passwords, single-recipient email restrictions, and download controls give senders practical ways to manage access.

Project organization: Workspaces, folder sharing, and file-request links support ongoing projects rather than only one-off file delivery.

Measurement and collaboration: Measurement tools and sharing and collaboration features support review, but do not provide editing or file creation.

Format coverage: DWG, DXF, Revit, IFC, DGN, STEP, IGES, STL, SolidWorks, Navisworks, and PDF are among the supported formats.

Pricing

ShareCAD has a free browser viewer and paid subscriptions. The free CAD viewer costs nothing and opens files in a browser without an account; viewer pages show a file-size limit of up to 50 MB. It is useful for occasional viewing, but does not provide the paid plans’ team seats, cloud storage, or subscription-based Autodesk conversions.

Standard costs $49 a month, billed monthly, for 2 users, unlimited share recipients, cloud storage, and Autodesk conversions subject to a monthly limit. It suits a small team that needs managed sharing but not a larger seat allowance. Team costs $149 a month, billed monthly, and expands the allowance to 10 users with 3 TB of cloud storage and priority email support, alongside conversions subject to a monthly limit. That is the more fitting tier for a group managing a substantial project file library.

Enterprise starts at $2,890 a year, billed annually. It includes unlimited users, SSO, custom agreements, and a security review, with volume and multi-office pricing. It is aimed at larger organizations that need those access and procurement provisions; the starting price is annual, unlike the monthly Standard and Team subscriptions. Support is available at [email protected], while priority email support is included with Team.

Platforms

ShareCAD supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Browser viewing is central to its use: external recipients can inspect shared files without installing CAD software or signing up.

Who it's for

ShareCAD fits solo creators and freelancers as well as architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and survey teams that need to share or review technical files. It is strongest when the job is controlled viewing, measurement, and file collection—not design authoring. Teams handling point clouds that must be viewed in-browser, or data subject to ITAR-like government storage requirements, should choose another workflow.

Pros and cons

Pros

Low-friction external review: Recipients can view shared links without an account or CAD installation.

Useful access controls: Passwords, expiry, email restrictions, and download limits make links more manageable for project sharing.

Broad technical format coverage: Support spans common 2D, BIM, and 3D formats, including DWG, Revit, IFC, STEP, and STL.

Team-oriented organization: Workspaces, shared folders, and file requests help gather and manage project files.

Cons

No authoring: Users cannot create or edit files, so ShareCAD cannot serve as the design tool itself.

Point-cloud viewing gap: Point clouds can be uploaded and shared for download but not viewed in-browser.

Compliance limits: ShareCAD is not SOC 2 certified and is not designed for special government storage requirements such as ITAR.

Subscription costs rise with team needs: Standard covers 2 users and Team 10; larger deployments move to an Enterprise plan starting at $2,890 a year.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, browse CAD Viewer Software. Choose CAD Reader if you want a freemium alternative with a free plan and free trial across Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. CAD Pockets is another freemium option, with a free plan offering fundamental CAD features, third-party cloud storage, 100MB of cloud space, and QQ Group support; it runs on Android, iOS, and web.

Consider CADViewer if a paid product with a free trial and self-hosted option better suits your deployment needs. Glovius offers a free plan and trial, plus short one-off usage packs such as its 15.00 USD 24-hour Daily Pack with four hours of usage and 20GB of file storage. For a free conversion-focused option, ODA File Converter is available on Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

3D-Tool is worth considering if you want a Windows free viewer for DDD, STL, and 3MF files and can accept that it cannot export CAD files. DWG FastView is a freemium alternative across Android, iOS, web, and Windows, with a Premium plan that adds 5G cloud storage and premium annotations, dimensions, and measurements. DWGSee is another freemium choice for Android, macOS, web, and Windows.

Verdict

Choose ShareCAD if your priority is giving clients or project partners controlled browser access to a wide range of CAD and BIM files, with workspaces and file requests for ongoing collaboration. Its view-only scope is the decisive trade-off: teams that need to edit or create drawings, view point clouds in-browser, or meet the stated government-storage constraints should look elsewhere.

Verdict

ShareCAD provides browser viewing, file sharing, and workspace tools across many CAD and BIM formats. Its view-only scope and stated compliance limits matter for teams choosing a file workflow.

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