G2 Vendor Directory

QCAD vs. ArcGIS for AutoCAD

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

MetricQCAD

by QCAD.org

ArcGIS for AutoCAD

by Esri

Overall rating4.44.4
Review count1319
Ease of use8.78.4
Ease of setup8.68.6
Quality of support8.08.1
Meets requirements8.88.8
NPS53.84615447.368421
Small Business38.5%36.8%
Mid-Market46.2%47.4%
Enterprise15.4%15.8%
Total page views21765
Total LLM citations3,02838

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.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Software Power
  • Powerful Performance
  • Customer Support
  • Features Functionality
  • 3D Modeling

ArcGIS for AutoCAD

ArcGIS for AutoCAD is a free, plug-in application for AutoCAD that allows you to access and create GIS data by connecting to services from ArcGIS for Server and ArcGIS Online.

Pros