Bentley View vs. QCAD
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Bentley View | QCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 18 | 13 |
| Ease of use | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Ease of setup | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Quality of support | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Meets requirements | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| NPS | 35.294118 | 53.846154 |
| Small Business | 38.9% | 38.5% |
| Mid-Market | 44.4% | 46.2% |
| Enterprise | 16.7% | 15.4% |
| Total page views | 192 | 217 |
| Total LLM citations | 2,086 | 3,028 |
Bentley View
Bentley View is the industry’s most powerful free viewer. In addition to being the most popular AutoCAD reader, you can view over 50 file formats, including CAD and raster images as well as Bentley’s uniquely powerful iModels. Newly Added Format Support: SRealDWG 2018 Point-cloud streaming Bentley civil terrain models JT format Rhino V5 IFC viewer 3SM scalable meshes created with ContextCapture Advanced Viewing Features: Navigate drawings and models using a new streamlined CONNECT Edition user interface Dynamically explore models with Clip Volume to slice through models Leverage display
QCAD
QCAD is an open-source 2D computer-aided design (CAD) application developed by RibbonSoft, designed for creating technical drawings such as architectural plans, mechanical parts, and schematics. It operates on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, offering a user-friendly interface that caters to both beginners and experienced professionals. QCAD utilizes the DXF file format natively and provides support for DWG files through a commercial plugin, ensuring compatibility with other CAD systems.
- Ease of Use
- Software Power
- Powerful Performance
- Customer Support
- Features Functionality
- 3D Modeling