DataCAD vs nanoCAD
DataCAD
datacad.com
nanoCAD
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| Figure | DataCAD | nanoCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $24.08/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 13 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 8.1 (#11) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Spec score · Architectural Design Software | 8.0 (#12) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Spec score · Architectural CAD Software | 8.0 (#10) | 8.3 (#7) |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 7.6 (#56) | 8.5 (#14) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | DATACAD LLC lists its address as P.O. Box 815, Simsbury, Connecticut 06070, USA. | Lillestrøm, Norway |
Plans
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
nanoCAD
- nanoCAD 26 Platform$289 a year
- nanoCAD Pro$459 a year
- nanoCAD Mechanica$620 a year
- nanoCAD Construction$459 a year
- nanoCAD Max$849 a year
- nanoCAD Construction Workstation$459 a year
- nanoCAD Pro Workstation$459 a year
- nanoCAD Pro Network$559 a year
- nanoCAD Mechanica Workstation$620 a year
- nanoCAD Max Workstation$849 a year
In their own words
nanoCAD
nanoCAD is Windows software for 2D and 3D engineering drawing and design. It uses a hybrid modeling approach and supports parametric and direct modeling, assembly design, sheet-metal tools, and surface modeling. The platform is compatible with DWG natively and supports import and export formats including DXF, 3D PDF, DWF/DWFX, STL, Parasolid, IGES, STEP, ACIS, VRML, JT, COLLADA, C3D, and glTF/GLB. nanoCAD Free provides 2D engineering drawing tools without a time limit, while a 30-day trial includes all modules. The nanoCAD 26 Platform starts at $289 a year for one workstation license; other listed plans include nanoCAD Pro at $459 a year and nanoCAD Max at $849 a year. Listed prices exclude taxes, VAT, or levies. Network licenses work on computers on a local network and require the supplied License Server. The API supports JavaScript, VBS, Python via COM, LISP,.NET, and C++. Support includes email and help desk for subscribers, plus community forum support. The maker is headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway.