1. progeCAD
progeSOFT · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 3.9/5
DWG-compatible 2D and 3D CAD software for Windows and Mac sold with a perpetual licence option.
On request
Free trial
CAD, 3D & engineering software · Alternatives
Best GstarCAD alternatives in India (2026)
GstarCAD is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Gstarsoft, Beijing, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to GstarCAD are progeCAD (On request), AutoCAD (₹18,000/mo), Autodesk Revit (₹25,000/mo), Autodesk Inventor (₹20,000/mo) and Autodesk 3ds Max (₹15,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.
Why businesses look for a GstarCAD alternative
Indian support and GST
GstarCAD is built in China. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
GstarCAD alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches GstarCAD's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | GstarCAD (current) | On request | No | Windows | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | progeCAD | On request | No | Windows | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 2 |  AutoCAD | ₹18,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Autodesk Revit | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Autodesk Inventor | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Autodesk 3ds Max | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Autodesk Maya | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Rhino | ₹80,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  BricsCAD | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  ZWCAD | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  DraftSight | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Vectorworks | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Civil 3D | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Navisworks | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Lumion | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  V-Ray | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Enscape | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  KeyShot | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  MATLAB | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  ZBrush | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Infurnia | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 GstarCAD alternatives in detail
₹18,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with GstarCAD
- Also available on Web
3. Autodesk Revit
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
BIM for architecture.
₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with GstarCAD
- Also available on Web
4. Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
Mechanical design.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with GstarCAD
- Also available on Web
5. Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
3D modelling and rendering.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with GstarCAD
- Also available on Web
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with GstarCAD
- Also available on Web
₹80,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with GstarCAD
- Also available on Web
8. BricsCAD
Bricsys (Hexagon) · Ghent · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
AutoCAD-compatible CAD.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with GstarCAD
- Also available on Web
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with GstarCAD
- Also available on Web
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with GstarCAD
- Also available on Web
GstarCAD alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Indian alternatives to GstarCAD
How to choose a GstarCAD alternative
- Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
- Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
- Check local reseller training and support.
GstarCAD alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to GstarCAD in 2026?+
The closest matches to GstarCAD on App Advisor are progeCAD (On request), AutoCAD (₹18,000/mo), Autodesk Revit (₹25,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match GstarCAD, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to GstarCAD?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to GstarCAD has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to GstarCAD?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, DraftSight starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to GstarCAD?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Infurnia (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
GstarCAD vs progeCAD: which is better?+
progeCAD is the closest match to GstarCAD in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these GstarCAD alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category GstarCAD also covers, and Gstarsoft's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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