CMS IntelliCAD vs DataCAD
CMS IntelliCAD
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DataCAD
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| Figure | CMS IntelliCAD | DataCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $20.83/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 8.4 (#5) | 8.1 (#11) |
| Headquarters | Azle, Texas, USA | DATACAD LLC lists its address as P.O. Box 815, Simsbury, Connecticut 06070, USA. |
Plans
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
DataCAD
- DataCAD LT First LicensePrice not published
- DataCAD LT Additional LicensePrice not published
- DataCAD Professional First LicensePrice not published
- DataCAD Professional Additional LicensePrice not published
- DataCAD Subscription First LicensePrice not published
- DataCAD Subscription Additional LicensePrice not published
- DataCAD Subscription Edition$350 a year
- DataCAD LT 23$395, paid once
- DataCAD 23$1,295, 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.