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ZWCAD by ZWSOFT (中望CAD by 中望软件)

Company Pricing in USD (as of February 18, 2022)*
• ZWSOFT, headquartered in China, develops 2D and 3D
Offering Description Price Maintenance
computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided
manufacturing (CAM) software solutions. Though their
software is sold globally, their primary market is in 2D functionality + 3D viewing + $899 (perpetual
Standard +$180/year
China and other APAC countries. LISP, SDS support license)

• ZWCAD, ZWSOFT’s flagship product, is CAD software ZWCAD Standard + 3D modeling, $1,199 (perpetual
Professional +$240/year
with .dwg compatibility. It includes standard and editing, rendering + VBA license)
professional tiers, Mechanical and Architecture
verticals, and the CAD Pockets mobile app. Their ZWCAD Professional + Mechanical
website states they have 900,000+ ZWCAD users. $1,499 (perpetual
Mechanical Module (incl. parts library, +$300/year
license)
advanced annotation tool)
• ZWSOFT also offers ZW3D, CAD/CAM software for
product design, reverse engineering, assembly, mold
*Prices subject to change.
development, and more. ZWSOFT plans to move to a
single software environment covering 2D CAD, 3D
CAD/CAM, CAE, BIM, etc. (all-in-one CAx).
Offering Description Price
What they say
Positioned as an affordable alternative to AutoCAD that is Mobile app: fundamental CAD features + 3rd
CAD Pockets Mobile App Free
party cloud storage + 100MB cloud space
“ownable” —with similar features and commands (plus
innovations such as “SmartMouse”), small program size,
and fast performance. Messaging on their website Mobile app: Free version + advanced
includes: CAD Pockets Premium $75/year
features + 2GB cloud space

• “Reliable, light-weight, and DWG compatible CAD CAD Pockets Collaboration

Mobile app: Premium version + 1TB cloud
platform” space + manage history, members, tasks Not available
(Customized version also
• “ZWCAD not only provides what AutoCAD® users need + Web app
available)
in 2D and 3D drawing, but…creative smart features and
low up front price”;
• “With similar CAD commands… use ZWCAD immediately
without any re-learning cost”; “Flexible workflow
between desktop and mobile”
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material. While every effort has been made to make the tests as fair and objective as possible, your results may
differ. Product information and specifications are subject to change without notice. Autodesk provides this
information “as is,” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

AutoCAD on any device TrustedDWG

AutoCAD is an integrated experience of apps that work smoothly Because the .dwg file format was created by Autodesk for AutoCAD,
together across platforms. Customers get the familiar AutoCAD AutoCAD is the efficient and accurate way for editing and viewing DWGs.
desktop app with cloud-based versions via web and mobile. Customers can trust AutoCAD to provide market-leading data fidelity and
compatibility for DWGs across all platforms, across formats as early as the
— AutoCAD mobile app: Edit and access their latest drawings at the
year 2000, and across other Autodesk programs.
job site or in the field, directly from any mobile device with best-
in-class touch interface.
The reliable choice
— AutoCAD web app: Use AutoCAD on a web browser with zero
install. The web app is backed by cutting-edge browser Autodesk has the infrastructure to deploy AutoCAD across thousands of
technology WebAssembly and is a Fast Company finalist for User workstations and has proven durability and file integrity for large and
Experience at Innovation by Design Awards. complex global projects. All AutoCAD toolsets and web and mobile apps are
built on the AutoCAD core trusted and battle-proven by millions of current
Seamless data accessibility users. AutoCAD has been in the market for 35+ years and continues to
drive innovation by delivering new features and capabilities.
Having flexibility to work with data across products and storage
solutions is key to customers.
Expansive community
— Autodesk Drive allows customers to store many different file
types that can be accessed, viewed, and used across Autodesk’s AutoCAD allows for unparalleled customization with a community of over
ecosystem of programs. 2,200 third-party developers across 85 countries and over 930 ready-
made apps just for AutoCAD. Tutorials, documentation, and support are
— Two-way Integrations with OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, and Google extensive and quickly available through Autodesk Knowledge Network,
Drive allow customers to access any DWG file with leading cloud Autodesk Forums, Autodesk Expert Elite, Autodesk University, and third-
storage providers and open directly within them. party sites.

AutoCAD only:
Specialized toolsets for industries
Customers who subscribe to AutoCAD get access to — Access libraries with over 750,000 intelligent
seven specialized toolsets, built specifically for use in objects and parts to quickly place in drawings
architecture, mechanical design, electrical engineering,
and more. These toolsets include numerous features — Automate common actions such as creating
to automate processes and insert common parts, sections or elevations, generating bills of
materials, and starting wiring diagrams
saving customers up to 55% or more of their time.*

(See Toolset Productivity Studies.) — Enforce Industry standards with rules-driven

workflows
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ZWCAD
Price
Choose the right AutoCAD
Response
offering
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT have breadth and depth of features with advanced functions and options within Ask what the customer uses AutoCAD for.
each feature that are not cited by competitors. Make sure that they are using the
o Competitor features lag behind the newest AutoCAD features, often by one year or more. appropriate AutoCAD offering that best
o Competitors do not have all the AutoCAD innovations such as Xref Compare, Blocks palette, Quick
fits their needs.
Measure, Point Cloud, and cloud storage connectivity.
AutoCAD mobile app: The AutoCAD mobile
• Because AutoCAD continually focuses on the most demanded improvements, our features are often copied
app Premium is included with a
later by competitors. If you’re not on a recent version of AutoCAD, you are missing out on some of the newest subscription to AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT.
innovations in the CAD industry that are available with each release and product updates such as ‘Trace’ However, if they only need AutoCAD on a
(review & provide feedback on DWG in AutoCAD without altering existing drawing), ‘Push to Autodesk Docs’, mobile device and not on a
‘Count’ (automate counting tasks), ‘Share’ (send controlled copies of DWGs for viewing or editing) and the desktop/laptop computer, inform them of
AutoCAD web and mobile apps our mobile app-only subscription which
• Our customizable platform is powerful –customers can tailor AutoCAD to their specific needs in the way that offers a full set of 2D drafting features for
they work. And you can find over 930 ready-made apps to customize your AutoCAD. iOS and Android.
o Competitors have fewer apps and a limited ecosystem and community of developers to build AutoCAD LT: If their needs are basic—i.e.
customizations. they’re using AutoCAD mostly for viewing,
printing, and/or 2D drafting only—they
might be better suited with AutoCAD LT.
Perpetual Licenses (It’s better to keep the customer via an
AutoCAD LT subscription versus losing
the customer.)
Response
AutoCAD including specialized toolsets: If
• AutoCAD is incredible value for robust, reliable, proven software that is continuously improving, and there are benefits for
your business exclusive to an Autodesk subscription that you can’t get with just any software subscription or perpetual
they are in an industry represented by
licensing. (See Subscription Benefits site)
one or more of the seven toolsets and/or
draft or model regularly, they would get
• Current AutoCAD subscribers say they enjoy access to the latest AutoCAD innovations and time-saving benefits that help
the most value from the automation and
them be more productive. Subscribers have exclusive access to:
customization that AutoCAD provides.
o Seven industry-specific toolsets, so you have the workflow you need for any job
o AutoCAD web and mobile apps to create, edit, view, and share CAD drawings from any device
Autodesk industry collections: If they
o Integrated collaboration using Shared Views to publish design views of your drawing in a web browser for viewing and
commenting.
mention BIM, 3D rendering, or civil
engineering, highlight the value of
• Enhanced tech support and better security controls: As a subscriber, you’re able to schedule a call directly with an Autodesk
purchasing a collection, which can save a
support expert who specializes in cases such as yours. Subscribers also get access to critical security updates the moment
customer money if they use more than
they’re available.
one Autodesk product.
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ZWCAD

(as of February 18, 2022*)

Specialized toolsets Each subscription gets access to seven specialized Only Mechanical toolset is available, separately, at a
toolsets, built specifically for use in architecture, perpetual price of $1,499 (+$300/year in
mechanical design, electrical engineering, plant maintenance)
design and more.

Community and 3rd Over 930 ready-made apps just for AutoCAD, Around 60 applications created by third party
party applications developed by a community of over 2,200 third-party developers to supplement ZWCAD.
developers across 85 countries.

Multiplatform Each subscription includes access to: Mobile and Web access require separate purchases
experience in addition to the ZWCAD software:
• AutoCAD mobile app: edit and access latest
drawings at the job site or in the field. • CAD Pockets mobile app is offered in Free and
Premium ($75/year) tiers, with different levels of
• AutoCAD web app: edit and access AutoCAD on a
editing functionality
web browser with zero install.
• CAD Pockets Collaboration (priced separately)
allows for Web access, but not editing, of DWGs.

Cloud storage • Two-way Integrations with OneDrive, Box, • No two-way integration with OneDrive, Box,
Dropbox, and Google Drive allow customers to Dropbox and Google Drive: any DWG opened
access any DWG file with leading cloud storage through the Web via these cloud storage
providers and open directly within them. providers will open with AutoCAD Web viewer
and not ZWCAD
• Autodesk Drive allows customers to store many
different file types that can be accessed, viewed, • Additional cloud storage and sharing capabilities
and used across Autodesk’s ecosystem of require a separate “CAD Pockets” subscription
programs.

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