Autodesk Viewer vs eDrawings Viewer

Autodesk Viewer9.2Visit eDrawings Viewer7.6Visit

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

• Autodesk Viewer fits best

  Free browser-based design review

• eDrawings Viewer fits best

  Free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Viewer 9.2/10 Visit ↗	eDrawings Viewer 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.6
Ranking	#1 in CAD Viewer Software	#13 in CAD Viewer Software
Best for	Free browser-based design review	Free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Viewer 5/5 · eDrawings Viewer 5/5
DWG support	✓	✓
Measurement tools	✓	✓
Markup and annotation	✓	✓
Sharing and collaboration	✓	✓
DXF support	✓	✓
Specs
Platforms	Web	Cross_platform
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	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	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	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 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 →	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 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

• 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 Viewer9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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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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