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# SmartCAD

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> SmartCAD is 2D and 3D computer-aided design software that offers AutoCAD alternative and is available with a perpetual license.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses SmartCAD?

SmartCAD is a professional AutoCAD alternative for architects, engineers, designers, and manufacturers who need DWG compatibility, familiar workflows, and perpetual licensing.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: SmartCAD

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$395.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English, Korean
- **Available Countries**: Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia and 58 more

## Features

- 2D Drawing
- 3D Design & Modeling
- Annotations
- Collaboration Tools
- Component Library
- Data Import/Export
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- Sketching and Annotation Tools
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- 24/7 (Live rep)

## Category

- [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31236/3d-cad/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/179964/solid-edge) — 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
2. [Revit](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/183122/revit) — 4.6/5 (482 reviews)
3. [Onshape](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/164681/onshape) — 4.5/5 (355 reviews)
4. [CADTALK](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/178412/cadtalk) — 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
5. [IronCAD](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/158181/ironcad-design-collaboration-suite) — 4.3/5 (60 reviews)

## Links

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