ACTCAD vs CMS IntelliCAD
ACTCAD
actcad.comCMS IntelliCAD
intellicadms.comSide by side
| Figure | ACTCAD | CMS IntelliCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249/mo | $20.83/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 8.5 (#3) | 8.4 (#5) |
| File compatibility | ACTCAD opens, edits, and saves DWG and DXF directly without a conversion step. | The software supports native DWG plus DXF, DWF, DGN, PDF, image underlays, SAT, DAE, SVG, IFC, RVT/RFA, STEP and IGES formats. |
| Headquarters | Belleville, Michigan, United States; Hyderabad, India | Azle, Texas, USA |
| Support | Support is included with the license and is provided by CAD engineers by email, phone, or remote sessions. | Free technical support is provided through the free support forum, with paid support packs also available. |
Plans
ACTCAD
- ACTCAD Standard$249 a month
- ACTCAD Premium$399 a month
- ACTCAD Map Drafter$399 a month
- ACTCAD Standard$249, paid once
- ACTCAD Map Drafter$399, paid once
- ACTCAD Premium$399, paid once
CMS IntelliCAD
- ETOOLBOX CAD ViewerFree
- CMS IntelliCAD PE Easy Run$249.95 a year
- CMS IntelliCAD PE$279.95, paid once
- CMS IntelliCAD PE EASY RUN Perpetual$599.95, paid once
In their own words
CMS IntelliCAD
CMS IntelliCAD is desktop CAD software for architectural, civil construction, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC drawings. It supports native DWG as well as DXF, DWF, DGN, PDF, image underlays, SAT, DAE, SVG, IFC, RVT/RFA, STEP, and IGES formats. Users can transfer customized AutoCAD environments through support for its menus, fonts, scripts, and symbol libraries. The programming toolkit includes Microsoft VBA 7.1, LISP, SDS, IRX/DRX, and the Microsoft.NET 4.5 API. Licensing options include perpetual standalone, 365-day lease, USB dongle, network license, and maintained time-limited subscription. The main software is supported on Microsoft Windows; using it on macOS through virtual 64-bit Windows requires a USB dongle license. CMS IntelliCAD PE Easy Run costs $249.95 a year, and CMS IntelliCAD PE costs $279.95 per unit once. ETOOLBOX Free CAD Viewer is a separate Android and Windows option for viewing 2D/3D DWG, DXF, and DWF files; it can open files from device or cloud folders without requiring uploads.