CAD Reader vs eDrawings Viewer
CAD Reader
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eDrawings Viewer
edrawingsviewer.comSide by side
| Figure | CAD Reader | eDrawings Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $3.75/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · CAD Viewer Software | 9.1 (#2) | 7.7 (#14) |
| Markup | Markup tools include freeform lines, text, revision clouds, leader lines, and mobile photo and audio attachments. | The Markup Tool lets users create, edit and save reviews by redlining 2D or 3D data and adding comments. |
| Purpose | CAD Reader is a CAD drawing viewer for viewing, marking up, measuring, and editing DWG and DXF drawings. | eDrawings is a product-design communication tool for sharing representations of 2D drawings and 3D models. |
| Support | Team customers receive technical support and product training by email or WhatsApp; the site also provides a Q&A community. | The download page links to a Knowledge Base, MySolidWorks, problem reporting and eDrawings Online Help. |
Plans
CAD Reader
- FreeFree
- Professional (1 MONTH VIP)$7 a month
- iOS 1 Month VIP$9 a month
- Professional (6-MONTH VIP)$40 a month
- Professional (1 YEAR VIP)$45 a year
- iOS 1 Year VIP$50 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
In their own words
CAD Reader
CAD Reader has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
eDrawings Viewer
eDrawings Viewer is a product-design communication tool for sharing and examining 2D drawings and 3D models. It opens eDrawings and SOLIDWORKS files, plus DXF and DWG files. For review, users can redline 2D or 3D data, add comments, and save markups. Inspection tools include dynamic cross sections and views that move or explode assembly components to reveal internal structure. Measurement is available, though it can be disabled in an eDrawings file to protect design data. The Viewer can save model files as STL, TIFF, JPEG, or BMP, and compressed eDrawings files are easier to send by email. Windows and macOS versions are available alongside Android and iOS apps; the mobile apps include augmented reality through the device camera. Publisher applications can create eDrawings files from several CAD products, including SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, CATIA V5, and SketchUp. Cloud Services for SOLIDWORKS lets invited collaborators view, mark up, and comment through a browser without installing software. The free plan is free; advanced collaboration requires eDrawings Professional, and mobile app pricing varies by region.