Head-to-head · CAD Viewer Software
CAD Pockets vs DWG FastView
CAD Pockets leads on 0 checks, DWG FastView on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCAD Pockets · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
CAD Pockets scores higher on our rubric for cad viewer software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #11.
CAD Pockets is the better fit for mobile-first collaborative CAD review. DWG FastView is the better fit for teams wanting broad CAD viewing and cloud sharing.
- CAD Pockets fits best
Mobile-first collaborative CAD review
- DWG FastView fits best
Teams wanting broad CAD viewing and cloud sharing
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Side by side
| Feature | CAD Pockets 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | DWG FastView 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #10 in CAD Viewer Software | #11 in CAD Viewer Software |
| Best for | Mobile-first collaborative CAD review | Teams wanting broad CAD viewing and cloud sharing |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $47.99/user/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CAD Pockets 5/5 · DWG FastView 5/5 | ||
| DWG support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Measurement tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Markup and annotation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sharing and collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| DXF support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platforms | Cross_platform | Cross_platform |
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| Our verdict | CAD Pockets is a cross-platform CAD viewer and editing application for design, construction, architecture, engineering, surveying, and related project teams. It supports DWG, DWF, DXF, and PDF drawings through web, iOS, and Android access.… Read the review → |
DWG FastView is a CAD viewer and editor for opening, viewing, measuring, annotating, editing, printing, and sharing 2D and 3D drawing files. It supports DWG and DXF files and is aimed at architecture, construction, engineering review, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CAD Pockets — where it wins
- Views DWG, DWF, DXF, and PDF drawings across web and mobile
- Combines measurements, CAD tools, 2D/3D viewing, and annotations
- Adds discussions, task assignment, version records, and team management
Where it doesn't
- Advanced features and JPG, DWF, and PDF output require Premium
- Collaboration features are concentrated in the Collaboration plan
- Cloud storage starts at 100 MB on Free
DWG FastView — where it wins
- Views DWG and DXF files in 2D and 3D
- Measures drawings and adds detailed annotations
- Supports cloud sync, sharing, export, and file conversion
Where it doesn't
- The free offering covers basic viewing
- 3D drawing view requires the Super plan
- Premium includes 5 GB cloud storage; Super includes 10 GB
- CAD Pockets7.9/10 · Free plan
A capable cross-platform CAD reviewer with practical team workflows and scalable storage.
Visit CAD PocketsFull verdict → - DWG FastView7.8/10 · Free plan
A broad CAD viewer with measurements, annotations, sharing, and cloud access across four platforms.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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