Head-to-head · CAD Viewer Software
DWG FastView vs eDrawings Viewer
DWG FastView 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 scoreDWG FastView · 7.8/10
- Free planboth
DWG FastView scores higher on our rubric for cad viewer software: 7.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #13.
DWG FastView is the better fit for teams wanting broad CAD viewing and cloud sharing. eDrawings Viewer is the better fit for free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage.
- DWG FastView fits best
Teams wanting broad CAD viewing and cloud sharing
- eDrawings Viewer fits best
Free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | DWG FastView 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | eDrawings Viewer 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #11 in CAD Viewer Software | #13 in CAD Viewer Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad CAD viewing and cloud sharing | Free viewers needing mobile and desktop coverage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $47.99/user/yr | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DWG FastView 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 | 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 → |
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
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
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
- DWG FastView7.8/10 · Free plan
A broad CAD viewer with measurements, annotations, sharing, and cloud access across four platforms.
Visit DWG FastViewFull 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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