Autodesk Viewer vs Autodesk DWG TrueView

Autodesk Viewer9.2Visit Autodesk DWG TrueView8.8Visit

Higher score Autodesk Viewer #1 in CAD Viewer Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Try Autodesk Viewer

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

• Autodesk Viewer fits best

  Free browser-based design review

• Autodesk DWG TrueView fits best

  Free DWG-focused Windows users

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Viewer 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Autodesk DWG TrueView 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#1 in CAD Viewer Software	#3 in CAD Viewer Software
Best for	Free browser-based design review	Free DWG-focused Windows users
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows
Support	Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Viewer 5/5 · Autodesk DWG TrueView 3/5
DWG support	✓	✓
Measurement tools	✓	✓
Markup and annotation	✓ (best)	—
Sharing and collaboration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
DXF support	✓	✓
Specs
Platforms	Web	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Supports more than 80 2D and 3D file types Includes measurement, markup, comments, and model inspection Shares design views through links without authoring software	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
Cons	Requires an Autodesk Account to start using it Web-only access may not suit offline workflows Focused on viewing and review rather than design authoring	Windows-only desktop software Does not provide markup or annotation tools Cannot modify or save drawing files
Our verdict	Autodesk Viewer is a free web application for uploading, converting, viewing, measuring, annotating, and sharing 2D and 3D design files. It is aimed at designers, engineers, project teams, colleagues, and stakeholders who need to review… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autodesk Viewer — where it wins

  • Supports more than 80 2D and 3D file types
  • Includes measurement, markup, comments, and model inspection
  • Shares design views through links without authoring software

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires an Autodesk Account to start using it
  • Web-only access may not suit offline workflows
  • Focused on viewing and review rather than design authoring

• 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

• Autodesk Viewer9.2/10 · Free plan

  A capable free viewer for browser-based design review, measurement, markup, and sharing.

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• Autodesk DWG TrueView8.8/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit AutodeskFull verdict →