--- description: Review of DataCAD Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: DataCAD | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Architectural CAD Software](/directory/4707/architectural-cad/software) > [DataCAD](/software/77982/datacad) # DataCAD Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/77982/datacad > DataCAD is a computer-aided design and drafting tool that assists architects, engineers and construction professionals with Building Information Modeling. Its features are drafting, designing, 3D modeling and document preparation. Architects can use DataCAD for production drawing through photorealistic rendering and associative dimensioning. It helps contractors visualize door and window insertion on construction sites. The solution's three-dimensional models can be used to generate plans and modify elevations. Further, it assists with specialized building practices like log construction and pre-manufactured homes. DataCAD integrates with the 3D modeling tool SketchUp for model development and production drawing. It collects and stores data from each design, and provides users access to the information during document creation. DataCAD is an on-premise tool that is available on a one-time subscription model. Support is provided online and via phone. > > Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 5 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 60% | (6/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: DATACAD ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$49.00 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - API - BIM Modeling - Drafting - Rendering ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4707/architectural-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4707/architectural-cad/software) - [Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4133/construction/software) ## Alternatives 1. [AutoCAD](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/390127/autocad) — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews) 2. [AutoCAD Architecture](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/422336/autocad-architecture) — 4.6/5 (289 reviews) 3. [SketchUp](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/371821/sketchup) — 4.5/5 (1046 reviews) 4. [Revit](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/422899/revit) — 4.6/5 (480 reviews) 5. [AutoCAD LT](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/422335/autocad-lt) — 4.6/5 (225 reviews) ## Reviews ### "The best CAD software out there" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *30 October 2018* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've been using DataCAD since version 8. It's the best, most intuitive program out there. Easy to learn and you can jump right in without needed pricey training classes. Customizable keyboard shortcuts are BOMB. > > **Cons**: We still can't print multiple collated sets. It's not the worst thing in the world, but it's not great. ----- ### "DataCAD lags behind the other boys in the industry, but could be a good option for a smaller firm." — 5.0/5 > **Jason** | *16 August 2018* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use. The simplicity of the software allows for someone to learn it fast. > > **Cons**: The simplicity is what you get with this software. It doesn't have the features that other softwares such as BIM have that are becoming more mainstream in the architecture and engineering industries. > > Our office uses DataCAD for architecture construction documents and it does that task well, but clients are no longer just happy with "CAD" drawings and want more 3-d visualizations. ----- ### "Great for smaller projects" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *16 August 2022* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Being able to organize what I draw through different colored line weights and layers > > **Cons**: It's 3D capabilities do not compare with others. > > It was ok for smaller projects, but time consuming for larger projects that required renderings because we would have to build it in a separate program for rendering. ----- ### "Great Alternative for AutoCAD" — 4.0/5 > **Brookes** | *10 November 2014* > > DataCAD is by far the fastest software for creating 2D construction documents which is most important to most of us. Yes their 3D portion is falling behind but I never use it since we have Sketchup for that. ----- ### "Horrible 3d" — 3.0/5 > **Raymond** | *6 September 2014* > > Best for 2d cad and very easy to learn. At one time a fast moving program but in the 3D world, last place. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/77982/datacad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data