AllyCAD
AllyCAD: A Windows CAD package with broad technical drawing and 3D capabilities. Ranked #22 of 41 in 2D CAD Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Paid; best for discipline-specific Windows CAD work.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forDiscipline-specific Windows CAD work
- Free planNo
- Primary platformDesktop
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- DWG and DXF compatibility with layouts, viewports, layers, and XRefs
- Architectural, structural, mechanical, and survey toolkits
- Batch printing, layered PDF export, image handling, and 3D modeling
Where it doesn't
- Windows desktop use only
- SME drawings are limited to 1800KB
- No free plan is available
Our verdict on AllyCAD
AllyCAD is desktop CAD software for 2D and 3D technical draughting on Windows. It is aimed at engineers, surveyors, architects, mechanical and structural designers, consultants, local authorities, universities, and hobbyists. Its feature set covers DWG and DXF compatibility, layouts, multiple viewports, XRefs, layer groups, property filters, discipline-specific toolkits, batch printing, layered PDF export, raster and georeferenced image handling, and 3D modeling with meshes, faces, solid shapes, and rendering.
The product is offered in AllyCAD SME and AllyCAD PRO editions. SME provides the full CAD functionality of the Professional version but limits drawing size to 1800KB. PRO removes that limit with unlimited drawing size. Both editions include technical support while the license is valid. This structure makes SME relevant for work that fits within its drawing-size boundary, while PRO is the clearer choice for larger drawings or projects where that restriction would interfere with the workflow. AllyCAD is a paid product and does not include a free plan.
AllyCAD’s main strength is breadth within a desktop technical-drawing workflow: it combines file compatibility, drawing organization, discipline toolkits, batch output, PDF export, imagery, and 3D tools in one Windows application. That scope suits professionals and institutions that need more than basic 2D drafting. It is less suitable for buyers who require a non-Windows platform or advanced parametric workflows. Choose SME when the 1800KB drawing limit fits the work; choose PRO when unlimited drawing size is essential.
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AllyCAD fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Native DWG support | Yes |
| DXF support | Yes |
| PDF underlay | Not verified |
| Parametric constraints | Not verified |
| Batch printing | Yes |
| Primary platform | Desktop |
| Offline mode | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | allycad.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
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