CADian vs IntelliCAD
CADian
cadian.comIntelliCAD
intellicad.orgSide by side
| Figure | CADian | IntelliCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $21.67/mo | $83.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 8.0 (#13) | 8.2 (#10) |
| Headquarters | Seoul, Republic of Korea | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Platform requirements | The CADian 2026 download listings specify Windows 10 64-bit or higher, an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 3 or higher, and at least 8 GB RAM. | IntelliCAD 15 requires 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11; its Mobile Viewer is available for Windows desktop and Android. |
| Product | CADian is a CAD solution for 2D and 3D drafting and design. | IntelliCAD is commercial 2D/3D CAD software and a development platform for building CAD solutions. |
| Support | The maker offers one-to-one remote technical support and lists [email protected] for support inquiries. | ITC does not directly support end users; the commercial member that sold the IntelliCAD-based product handles its customer support. |
Plans
CADian
- CADian 2026 Classic - 1 Year$260 a year
- CADian 2026 Professional - 1 Year$315 a year
- CADian 2026 Classic - 3 Year$560 a year
- CADian 2026 Classic - Perpetual$630, paid once
- CADian 2026 Professional - 3 Year$750 a year
- CADian 2026 Professional - Perpetual$840, paid once
IntelliCAD
- API Membership$1,000 a year
- Government Membership$35,000 a year
- Royalty Membership$38,000 a year
- Royalty-Free Membership$75,000 a year
In their own words
IntelliCAD
IntelliCAD is commercial 2D/3D CAD software and a development platform for building CAD solutions. The IntelliCAD Technology Consortium licenses it to commercial members, who market and support products for architects, designers, engineers, surveyors, and other CAD users. The platform reads and writes native DWG files, with legal compatibility described for releases 2.6 through 2020. It also supports DXF files and PDF underlays. Developers can use LISP, DCL, VBA, COM, .NET, and C++ extensions. Version 15 adds Drawing Compare, AI feature previews, and a modernized LISP API. Supported AI previews can connect with Claude, Google Antigravity, or ChatGPT to query drawings and run generated LISP code. BIM tools attach IFC, Revit RVT, and Revit RFA files as underlays. IntelliCAD 15 requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11; the Mobile Viewer is available for Windows desktop and Android. Pricing is on request, and end-user support comes from the selling member.