Envisioneer vs GstarCAD
Envisioneer
cadsoft.comGstarCAD
gstarcad.netSide by side
| Figure | Envisioneer | GstarCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.58/mo | $19.92/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 9 |
| Spec score · Architecture Software | 7.7 (#22) | 8.4 (#11) |
| Product | Envisioneer is 3D Building Information Modeling software for residential design. | GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high compatibility alternative to AutoCAD. |
| Support | Cadsoft says its professional products include Customer Care with support specialists available by email or toll-free help line. | The company describes a professional technical support team and lists support at [email protected]. |
| Trial | The free trial is the Construction Suite edition and lasts 30 days; the page lists printing, quote generation and export as trial limitations. | The maker advertises a free 30-day GstarCAD trial. |
Plans
Envisioneer
- Pro Architect$72 a month
- Personal Architect$115 a year
- Building Essentials$140 a month
- Construction Suite$185 a month
- Pro Architect$907 a year
- Pro Architect$1,250, paid once
- Building Essentials$1,764 a year
- Construction Suite$2,331 a year
- Building Essentials$2,515, paid once
- Construction Suite$3,350, paid once
GstarCAD
- Standard$749 a month
- Professional$949 a month
- Premium$1,120 a month
- GstarCAD 2027 Standard$239 a year
- GstarCAD 2027 Professional$319 a year
- GstarCAD 2027 Premium$359 a year
- GstarCAD 2027 Standard$599, paid once
- GstarCAD 2027 Professional$759, paid once
- GstarCAD 2027 Premium$896, paid once
In their own words
Envisioneer
Envisioneer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
GstarCAD
GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software for working with technical drawings. It supports native DWG and DXF files, and the maker describes it as compatible with AutoCAD data formats. Its toolset includes more than 100 tools, such as Area Table, Auto Layer, Viewport to Layout, and AutoXlsTable. The maker says multi-core processing is designed to handle complex drawings with faster processing and less lag. GstarCAD 2027 adds Dynamic Block Parametric Constraints, Automatic Input Method Switching, and floating drawing windows. The developer environment supports LISP, C/C++, VB/VBA, and.NET, along with COM and GRX APIs; the maker says LISP and VBA applications can run without modification. A perpetual license provides lifetime usage rights, and yearly subscription and upgrade licensing are also offered. Plans listed for GstarCAD 2027 start at $239 a year, with prices excluding VAT and service fees. A free 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan.