Head-to-head · CAD Viewer Software
DWG FastView vs Glovius
DWG FastView leads on 0 checks, Glovius 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
- Free trialonly Glovius
DWG FastView scores higher on our rubric for cad viewer software: 7.8 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #14.
DWG FastView is the better fit for teams wanting broad CAD viewing and cloud sharing. Glovius is the better fit for advanced CAD analysis across multiple platforms.
- DWG FastView fits best
Teams wanting broad CAD viewing and cloud sharing
- Glovius fits best
Advanced CAD analysis across multiple platforms
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Side by side
| Feature | DWG FastView 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Glovius 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #11 in CAD Viewer Software | #14 in CAD Viewer Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad CAD viewing and cloud sharing | Advanced CAD analysis across multiple platforms |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $47.99/user/yr | $360/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 15 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DWG FastView 5/5 · Glovius 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 → |
Glovius is CAD viewer software for viewing, measuring, comparing, analyzing, and exporting 2D drawings and 3D parts or assemblies. It supports DWG, DXF, CATDrawing, CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, STEP, IGES, JT, and… 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
Glovius — where it wins
- Supports web, Windows, iOS, and Android
- Includes measurement, sectioning, comparison, and analysis tools
- Exports to STEP, PDF, HTML, STL, and image formats
Where it doesn't
- Advanced annual plans cost $480 or more
- Advanced export is limited to Glovius Plus tiers
- Dropbox is the only listed integration
- DWG FastView7.8/10 · Free plan
A broad CAD viewer with measurements, annotations, sharing, and cloud access across four platforms.
Visit DWG FastViewFull verdict → - Glovius7.5/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A cross-platform CAD viewer with advanced analysis and costly paid tiers.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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