CAD Software Compared

Scan2CAD puts the most popular CAD software up against each other in these comprehensive CAD software comparison articles. Which 2D drafting software is best? Which BIM software should you use? Which PLM CAD software is the best fit for my company? We answer these questions and more.
Waves on gradient background - AutoCAD vs DraftSight

CAD Software Compared: AutoCAD vs DraftSight

Waves on gradient background - AutoCAD vs DraftSight

With hundreds of CAD programs being so readily available on the market, Scan2CAD knows full well how difficult it can be for newcomers to figure out which is best suited to them. Programs that look similar on the surface can differ…

Catia vs Solidworks

CATIA vs SolidWorks: Software Comparison

Catia vs Solidworks

Here at Scan2CAD, we know that it can often be difficult to find useful information on the simple issue of which programs perform which functions. That’s why, in recent weeks, we’ve turned our attention towards comparing the many CAD programs currently…

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CAD Software Compared: AutoCAD vs SolidWorks

We here at Scan2CAD know that no program is an island—even when it’s the ultimate vectorization software. The range of CAD software is incredibly broad, with specialized programs for practically every design purpose. Each program exists within an ecosystem, and an architect…

Female Architect Using Laptop - AutoCAD Alternatives

Top 5 Affordable AutoCAD Alternatives

Female Architect Using Laptop - AutoCAD Alternatives

If you couldn’t already tell, we’re pretty big fans of AutoCAD here at the Scan2CAD blog. As Autodesk’s flagship product, AutoCAD has a lot to offer the entire CAD industry. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that it’s the go-to product for…

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Dassault Systèmes Software Compared

Dassault Systèmes Logo on Waves

Dassault Systèmes has long aimed to be more than a software provider. It markets itself as “the 3DEXPERIENCE Company”, and offers unique products to meet the needs of a vast range of industries. Its programs run the gamut from widely used…

14 Top Free CAD Packages to Download

14 Top Free CAD Packages to Download

14 Top Free CAD Packages to Download

Anyone who has worked with CAD will know just how integral the software is to various industries—ranging from architecture, to engineering and even gaming. CAD gives us the ability to create designs for a range of purposes, from electrical drawings to…