GstarCAD

by Gstarsoft · Beijing, China

DWG-compatible 2D and 3D CAD platform for drafting and design, offered as perpetual or subscription licences.

Starting price: Paid plans
Free trial / plan: Free trial
Deployment: Desktop; Web
App Advisor rating: 3.9; transparency & India fit

What is GstarCAD?

GstarCAD is cad, 3d & engineering software from Gstarsoft, based in Beijing, China. DWG-compatible 2D and 3D CAD platform for drafting and design, offered as perpetual or subscription licences.

CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

What to watch out for

−No permanently free plan
−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
−Desktop-first, so remote access needs a cloud-hosting add-on

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

GstarCAD: quick answers

The questions people most often search for, answered from GstarCAD's own pages.

Is GstarCAD an alternative to AutoCAD?: Yes. Gstarsoft describes GstarCAD as a well-known alternative CAD software with high compatibility with ACAD (AutoCAD) drawings.
Who makes GstarCAD?: Gstarsoft Co., Ltd., based in Beijing, China, which cites over 20 years of continuous product development.
Does GstarCAD have a free trial?: Yes. The official site offers a 30-day free trial of GstarCAD 2027.
What does GstarCAD cost?: Gstarsoft's homepage does not publish a price. You can buy through its eShop or through resellers.

GstarCAD at a glance

GstarCAD is 2D/3D design and drafting software from Gstarsoft Co., Ltd. It is built to open and edit AutoCAD-format DWG drawings. The range also includes GstarCAD Mechanical and the DWG FastView viewer.

If you are comparing it with AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT, start with the 30-day trial and test it on your own drawings. Then get a price from the eShop or a local reseller, because the homepage does not list one.

Sources:gstarcad.net

GstarCAD at a glance

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GstarCAD features

Category-standard capabilities plus what GstarCAD adds. Verify depth in a demo.

2D drafting and 3D modelling
BIM and structural analysis
Simulation and FEA
CAM and CNC programming
Rendering and visualisation
Collaboration and versioning
Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
Education licences
Works offline on desktop

GstarCAD pricing

Entry price

Paid plans

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How GstarCAD charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on gstarcad.net.

Specifications

Category: CAD, 3D & engineering software
Vendor: Gstarsoft
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Founded: Not published
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: Paid plans
Deployment: Desktop
Platforms: Windows
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: No

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GstarCAD — frequently asked questions

Is GstarCAD an alternative to AutoCAD?+

Yes. Gstarsoft describes GstarCAD as a well-known alternative CAD software with high compatibility with ACAD (AutoCAD) drawings.

Who makes GstarCAD?+

Gstarsoft Co., Ltd., based in Beijing, China, which cites over 20 years of continuous product development.

Does GstarCAD have a free trial?+

Yes. The official site offers a 30-day free trial of GstarCAD 2027.

What does GstarCAD cost?+

Gstarsoft's homepage does not publish a price. You can buy through its eShop or through resellers.

What is GstarCAD?+

GstarCAD is cad, 3d & engineering software by Gstarsoft. DWG-compatible 2D and 3D CAD platform for drafting and design, offered as perpetual or subscription licences.

How much does GstarCAD cost?+

GstarCAD is a paid product. Check Gstarsoft's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.

Does GstarCAD offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for GstarCAD. Confirm the current trial terms on Gstarsoft's official site.

Is GstarCAD made in India?+

No. GstarCAD is developed by Gstarsoft in Beijing, China.

Who is GstarCAD best suited for?+

GstarCAD suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for cad, 3d & engineering software.

What are the best alternatives to GstarCAD?+

Popular alternatives in cad, 3d & engineering software include FreeCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is GstarCAD deployed?+

GstarCAD is available as desktop software, with web access.