Head-to-head · CAD Viewer Software
CAD Pockets vs eDrawings Viewer
CAD Pockets leads on 0 checks, eDrawings Viewer 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 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #13.
CAD Pockets is the better fit for mobile-first collaborative CAD review. eDrawings Viewer is the better fit for free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage.
- CAD Pockets fits best
Mobile-first collaborative CAD review
- eDrawings Viewer fits best
Free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | CAD Pockets 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | eDrawings Viewer 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #10 in CAD Viewer Software | #13 in CAD Viewer Software |
| Best for | Mobile-first collaborative CAD review | Free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, 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 · eDrawings Viewer 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 → |
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
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
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
- CAD Pockets7.9/10 · Free plan
A capable cross-platform CAD reviewer with practical team workflows and scalable storage.
Visit CAD PocketsFull verdict → - eDrawings Viewer7.6/10 · Free plan
A free, cross-platform viewer with strong inspection, markup, and export tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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