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Autodesk Design Review

Free#2 of 32 in CAD Viewer Software

Autodesk Design Review: A mature free Windows viewer for design review, comparison, measurement, and markups. Ranked #2 of 32 in CAD Viewer Software by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Windows-based design review workflows.

9.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free Windows-based design review workflows
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Measurement tools
Yes
Founded
1982 · San Francisco, California
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free access to 2D and 3D viewing, measurement, markups, and comparison
- Combines files into review packages and tracks imported design changes
- Prints with fidelity to the original design software
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop availability limits cross-platform review
- DWG and DXF workflows require the free DWG TrueView software
- The current installer has not changed since 2017

Our verdict on Autodesk Design Review

Autodesk Design Review is free desktop CAD viewer software for project teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders who need to review designs without the original design software. It supports 2D and 3D drawings, maps, and models, with tools for viewing, measuring, annotating, comparing, sharing, printing, and tracking changes. The Windows focus makes it a fit for organizations with desktop-based review workflows rather than teams seeking browser or mobile access.

The pricing model is straightforward: the product is free, with no paid tiers described. Its feature set covers the core review cycle, including side-by-side comparison of 2D drawing versions, measurements for parts, areas, surfaces, and dimensions, plus comments, annotations, and markups. Reviewers can combine multiple design files into packages, share designs with stakeholders, import changes, and print with fidelity to the original design software. Autodesk lists support for DWF, DWFx, DWG, DXF, PDF, and raster images. DWG and DXF workflows require the free DWG TrueView software, adding a separate dependency to those file-review paths.

The main strength is breadth within a focused review role: Design Review brings comparison, measurement, markup, packaging, change tracking, and print output into one free desktop workflow. The trade-off is platform and maintenance scope. It is available on Windows, and the current installer is identified as build 14.0.0.177 and has not changed since 2017. Choose it when a free Windows viewer is enough for structured design review and stakeholder feedback. Choose another option when browser access, broader platform coverage, or a more recently updated installer is central to your requirements.

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Autodesk Design Review pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Autodesk Design Review fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
DWG support	Yes
Measurement tools	Yes
Markup and annotation	Yes
Sharing and collaboration	Yes
Platforms	Desktop
DXF support	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	autodesk.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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