The CAD alternative you've been looking for
Achieve more with BricsCAD
A smarter switch
Why CAD professionals are switching from AutoCAD®
Autodesk now sells AutoCAD® on subscription only, and has moved commercial customers from multi-user to named‑user plans. If rising renewals or rigid licensing are pushing you to look elsewhere, BricsCAD is the true CAD alternative, with more options:
Perpetual license: pay once and own it. Maintenance covers updates and support. Renewing it after the first year is your choice.
Subscription or network licenses, when that suits your team better.
Native DWG and familiar commands, so your files and workflows carry over.
Use the calculator below to compare the five-year cost against your own AutoCAD® price.
More licensing options, more cost control
Tools built for the work you actually do
Expert help, closer to home
PERFORMANCE THAT KEEPS WORK MOVING
Up to 5× faster in demanding CAD workflows
We compared the time taken to complete common, resource-intensive tasks. The results highlight BricsCAD's efficiency in workflows that matter most to professionals.
BricsCAD® (Seconds)
AutoCAD® (Seconds)
Open 500MB+ DWG File
️2.5x faster
2.5xGenerate 8 Drawing Views from
Complex 3D Model
️4x faster
4xExecute Complex LISP Routine
️5x faster
5xLoad & Navigate 1.5GB BIM Model
️3x faster
Time in Seconds
3x
Time in Seconds
THE LICENSING ADVANTAGE
Own your license. Own your savings.
Prefer to own your CAD? A BricsCAD Pro perpetual license is a one-time purchase. Compare that to the mandatory annual subscription for AutoCAD®.
BricsCAD Pro
Perpetual license
AutoCAD®
Annual subscription
Total savings over 5 years:
€8,565
Years
Number of licenses
1
€2,660
BricsCAD®
€11,225
AutoCAD®
The prices of BricsCAD versions shown here are for stand-alone licenses, and the total prices shown in the chart include annual Maintenance.
The price of AutoCAD shown here is the annual subscription fee.
Why switch?
Six reasons CAD professionals choose BricsCAD
Bring your DWGs. Bring your workflow.
Looking for an AutoCAD® alternative without rebuilding the way you work? BricsCAD supports native DWG, so you can open your files with no conversion, and carry over the palettes and customizations your team already relies on. A familiar interface, command structure, menus and shortcuts help AutoCAD® users get oriented quickly, while established workflows can carry over with minimal disruption.
Automate the work you shouldn’t have to repeat
Keep more of your design process in one place
Choose how you license BricsCAD
Keep every drawing on the same standard
Industry-specific workflows
WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM CAD
Software like AutoCAD®, with everything you expect
Native DWG, familiar commands and 2D/3D tools in one platform.
DWG compatibility you can rely on
BricsCAD's DWG fidelity means smooth interoperability - collaborate confidently knowing that your designs will remain accurate in other CAD software.
From 2D drafting to 3D modeling
Draft in 2D and convert your drawings into 3D models. Then use direct modeling tools on the model, and generate 2D documentation from 3D models.
Make BricsCAD work your way
Adapt BricsCAD to your needs with LISP, customizable tool palettes, and command sequences, or choose a third-party app from the BricsCAD App Store.
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Compare BricsCAD with AutoCAD®
Cross-platform licenses (Windows, Linux, macOS)
Perpetual
Subscription
Network multi-user
Academic
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How similar are BricsCAD's commands and interface to AutoCAD®?
BricsCAD uses a familiar command structure, interface, aliases and shortcuts, helping experienced AutoCAD® users get oriented quickly and carry over established CAD workflows.
Will my DWG files and existing projects open correctly in BricsCAD?
Is BricsCAD compatible with AutoCAD® Dynamic Blocks?
Can I migrate my AutoLISP routines and custom scripts from AutoCAD® to BricsCAD?
Will my custom menus, toolbars, and keyboard shortcuts transfer from AutoCAD® to BricsCAD?
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