G2 Vendor Directory

CMS IntelliCAD vs. Altium Develop

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricCMS IntelliCAD

by CMS

Altium Develop

by Altium

Overall rating4.74.5
Review count971,089
Ease of use9.68.4
Ease of setup9.38.6
Quality of support9.48.4
Meets requirements9.49.0
NPS84.78260967.977528
Small Business86.6%59.4%
Mid-Market10.3%28.8%
Enterprise3.1%11.7%
Total page views3411,445
Total LLM citations1,13510,747

CMS IntelliCAD

CMS IntelliCAD is the ultimate high-performance, cost-effective alternative for architects, engineers, and drafters who demand native DWG compatibility without the premium price tag. Built on the advanced IntelliCAD 15.0 engine, this landmark release delivers a familiar, intuitive interface that eliminates the steep learning curve typically associated with adopting new CAD software.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Drawing Tools
  • Interface Customization
  • CAD Compatibility
  • Tool Efficiency
  • Customer Support

Altium Develop

Altium Develop is a collaborative platform for electronic product development that connects requirements management (via Requirements Portal), ECAD design, supply chain, and manufacturing into a single, unified environment. Built on Altium Designer® and Altium 365®, it enables real-time collaboration across engineering, design, and operations teams, reducing delays caused by disconnected tools and file-based workflows.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • PCB Design
  • Collaboration
  • Efficiency
  • User Interface