ZWCAD

Free trial only

DWG-compatible 2D CAD

Free tier & pricing

Self-serve 30-day full-feature trial that starts automatically after install with no activation code; a license is required afterward.

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The short answer

ZWCAD is a DWG-compatible 2D/3D CAD application positioned as an AutoCAD alternative.

The facts

Pricing
Paid · Free trial only
Free tier
No
Runs in browser
No
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
2D / 3D
Basic 3D
Learning curve
Moderate
Export formats
DWG, DXF

The catch

No major catches — this one’s refreshingly straightforward.

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DWG-compatible drafting alternative