GstarCAD vs MacDraft Professional
GstarCAD
gstarcad.netMacDraft Professional
microspot.comSide by side
| Figure | GstarCAD | MacDraft Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19.92/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 4 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 8.5 (#4) | 7.3 (#32) |
| Headquarters | Beijing, China | Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Product | GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high compatibility alternative to AutoCAD. | MacDraft Pro is native 2D CAD drafting software for creating drawings on a Mac. |
| Support | The company describes a professional technical support team and lists support at [email protected]. | Microspot offers free product help and support and lists support by email at [email protected]. |
| Trial | The maker advertises a free 30-day GstarCAD trial. | The free trial provides unlimited access to the software’s tools and features for 14 days from first launch. |
Plans
GstarCAD
- Standard$749, paid once
- Professional$949, paid once
- Premium$1,120, paid once
- 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
MacDraft Professional
- MacDraft Pro - App OnlyPrice not published
- MacDraft Pro - CompletePrice not published
- MacDraft Pro - Home & GardenPrice not published
- MacDraft Pro - StarterPrice not published
In their own words
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.
MacDraft Professional
MacDraft Professional has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.