The Best
AutoCAD Alternative
Perpetual CAD licence without subscription. Up to 80% lower costs in 5 years.
30-day trial, no credit card required
Trusted by architects & engineers worldwide
Value
Save up to 80%
on licences
Performance
Up to 3x faster than
AutoCAD
Trusted by
Years on market
Trusted CAD solution since 1992, built for professionals.
Satisfied customers
Join thousands of architects and engineers worldwide.
Enterprise clients
From small studios to large enterprises all around the world.
Professional CAD software.
Built for engineers.
Perpetual licence, native DWG support, and a familiar interface - at a fraction of the cost.
Permanent licence at a good price
Buy a permanent CAD licence and use it without time limits and without an annual subscription.
Supports .dwg and .dxf formats
Superior support for various .dwg, .dxf, .ifc, .pat, .shx, .lin, etc. formats…
Technical support provided
Excellent technical support in the local language by phone and email.
AutoCAD® DWG format
CAD program that does not require conversion, import or export of files. With GstarCAD you design directly in DWG format, which is the source file of all CAD programs used in various disciplines around the world.
Same user interface as AutoCAD
GstarCAD is designed to remind us of AutoCAD®, so the user does not need extra time to learn a new program.
Performance comparison with competitors
Comparison with AutoCAD
GstarCAD delivers outstanding performance in both 2D drafting and 3D navigation, helping professionals work faster and more effectively.
GstarCAD
AutoCAD
Complex 2D drafting — up to 3x faster than AutoCAD
Benchmark: complex 2D drawing file open test
Reduce the cost of your
CAD software.
The GstarCAD program provides great savings. If you are unsure or need advice on the right type of licence or number of licences according to the needs of your company, we will be happy to help you.
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Choose the right version
for your workflow.
GstarCAD is available in multiple versions — ranging from essential 2D drafting to advanced 3D modelling and mechanical design. Compare features to choose the version that best fits your needs.
Built for professionals
across industries.
Whether you design buildings, machines, or infrastructure — GstarCAD adapts to your workflow with industry-specific tools and compatibility.
Architecture
From concept sketches to construction documents, GstarCAD equips architects with precision 2D drafting and 3D modelling tools to develop floor plans, elevations, and sections at production speed.
Mechanical Engineering
Design complex parts and assemblies with specialized mechanical tools — from standardized components and automated BOMs to detailed manufacturing drawings ready for the shop floor.
Civil Engineering
Produce civil and infrastructure drawings with full DWG support, point cloud integration, IFC compatibility, and large-format plotting. For advanced surveying and road design workflows, GstarCAD is compatible with professional add-ons that extend its capabilities significantly.
Electrical Design
GstarCAD provides a robust DWG-based drafting environment for electrical documentation. For dedicated electrical symbol libraries, schematic automation, and panel layout tools, it pairs with the CADprofi Electrical add-on.
Manufacturing
Deliver production-ready technical drawings with GstarCAD Mechanical's mechanical standard compliance, automated annotations, shaft and gear design generators, welding symbols, and workshop documentation tools.
Real reviews from
professionals worldwide.
Hear from engineers, architects, and designers who made the switch to GstarCAD.
“Immediate response and extremely helpful team. Overall, a great CAD Program, efficient design tools and generally excellent value for money!”
“Mr. Andrija Orlić once again demonstrated what top-notch service means – extremely fast, professional and efficient. Cooperation with him is always at the highest level.”
“Excellent and affordable software and most importantly, it is a permanent licence. The support is excellent. They respond extremely quickly to questions and solve problems immediately, that is my personal experience. Highly recommended for cooperation.”
“An excellent and truly flawless experience with GstarCAD! The program is reliable, easy to use, and offers all the functions I need for efficient work. A huge hat-tip to the team for their incredible responsiveness…”
“Currently, the company group where I work uses 40+ licences, it is easy to get used to from competing design software as it is almost identical in appearance and functionality. It is much more advantageous…”
“Quick and efficient solution to the problem. Thank you.”
Frequently asked
questions.
Everything you need to know about GstarCAD licensing, versions, and getting started.
GstarCAD Standard is built for 2D drafting across all technical fields — an ideal alternative to AutoCAD LT. GstarCAD Professional adds 3D design tools and dynamic blocks on top of everything in Standard — a full alternative to the complete AutoCAD.
Both versions have full functionality. The only difference is that the Trial Demo version lasts for 30 days, then it can be used just as a Viewer.
There are 3 to choose; Stand-alone USB dongle, Stand-alone Licence (Flexnet), Network Licence (Flexnet).
The software itself is the same, there is just a difference in activation process and type of usage.
Network licences are connected to the server which allows any user in the office to obtain access if the licence is not in use.
Standalone version is connected to a PC or a Dongle.
GstarCAD can be successfully used by all engineers and technicians; architects, electricians, mechanical and civil engineers, surveyors. GstarCAD enables you to realize your projects and put them on the paper. GstarCAD is ideal for anyone who used CAD software once in their lifetime.
The easiest way is to download the latest version (Trial) and install it again — there will be three options: Modify, Repair, Uninstall.
Choose Modify and the new data will be installed while old files remain, so you don’t need to type in the Serial number again.
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