Autodesk DWG TrueView vs eDrawings Viewer

Autodesk DWG TrueView8.8Visit eDrawings Viewer7.6Visit

Higher score Autodesk DWG TrueView #3 in CAD Viewer Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Autodesk

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eDrawings Viewer #13 in CAD Viewer Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Try eDrawings Viewer

• Autodesk DWG TrueView fits best

  Free DWG-focused Windows users

• eDrawings Viewer fits best

  Free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk DWG TrueView 8.8/10 Visit ↗	eDrawings Viewer 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.6
Ranking	#3 in CAD Viewer Software	#13 in CAD Viewer Software
Best for	Free DWG-focused Windows users	Free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk DWG TrueView 3/5 · eDrawings Viewer 5/5
DWG support	✓	✓
Measurement tools	✓	✓
Markup and annotation	—	✓ (best)
Sharing and collaboration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
DXF support	✓	✓
Specs
Platforms	Desktop	Cross_platform
Our review
Pros	Views 2D and 3D DWG files plus DXF files Measures distance, area, radius, angle, volume, and more Converts DWG files for compatibility with earlier AutoCAD versions	Free viewer for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Supports DWG, DXF, 2D drawings, and 3D models Includes markups, cross-sections, exploded views, and exports
Cons	Windows-only desktop software Does not provide markup or annotation tools Cannot modify or save drawing files	It is for viewing and design communication, not full CAD authoring Measurement depends on whether measurement is enabled Advanced eDrawings Professional capabilities cost extra
Our verdict	Autodesk DWG TrueView is a free Windows desktop application for opening and reviewing 2D and 3D DWG drawings. It also supports DXF viewing and is aimed at users who need to inspect CAD files, check geometry, manage drawing visibility, or… Read the review →	eDrawings Viewer is a free CAD viewing and design-communication application for professionals, students, makers, suppliers, and others who need to inspect 2D drawings or 3D models without a full CAD system. It opens eDrawings, SOLIDWORKS,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autodesk DWG TrueView — where it wins

  • Views 2D and 3D DWG files plus DXF files
  • Measures distance, area, radius, angle, volume, and more
  • Converts DWG files for compatibility with earlier AutoCAD versions

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only desktop software
  • Does not provide markup or annotation tools
  • Cannot modify or save drawing files

• eDrawings Viewer — where it wins

  • Free viewer for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Supports DWG, DXF, 2D drawings, and 3D models
  • Includes markups, cross-sections, exploded views, and exports

  Where it doesn't

  • It is for viewing and design communication, not full CAD authoring
  • Measurement depends on whether measurement is enabled
  • Advanced eDrawings Professional capabilities cost extra

• Autodesk DWG TrueView8.8/10 · Free plan

  A capable free Windows viewer for DWG and DXF files, with measurement and conversion tools.

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• eDrawings Viewer7.6/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform viewer with strong inspection, markup, and export tools.

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