QCAD vs. SOLIDWORKS
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | QCAD | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 13 | 707 |
| Ease of use | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Quality of support | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Meets requirements | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 53.846154 | 69.230769 |
| Small Business | 38.5% | 47.1% |
| Mid-Market | 46.2% | 32.2% |
| Enterprise | 15.4% | 20.7% |
| Total page views | 217 | 3,244 |
| Total LLM citations | 3,028 | 12,306 |
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
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS is the industry-standard 3D CAD solution trusted by more than 8 million engineers and designers worldwide. For over 30 years, it has helped mechanical engineers, product designers and manufacturing firms compress design cycles, control costs and deliver higher-quality products faster. SOLIDWORKS combines parametric 3D modeling, integrated simulation, product data management and direct manufacturing workflows in a single, connected environment—eliminating the need for disconnected point tools.
- Ease of Use
- Features
- 3D Modeling
- User Interface
- Simulation Tools
- CAD Integration