TurboCAD
TurboCAD: A paid Windows and Mac CAD product line spanning 2D drafting to advanced 3D tools. Ranked #17 of 41 in 2D CAD Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for budget 2D drafting with optional 3D tools.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forBudget 2D drafting with optional 3D tools
- Free planNo
- Paid from$99.99/yr
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Windows Designer starts at $99.99 per license per year.
- Higher Windows editions add sheet-metal and surface modeling tools.
- Windows and Mac product lines support desktop CAD work.
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid Windows term licenses start at $99.99 annually.
- Import and export format counts vary by Windows edition.
- Windows edition pricing does not cover the separate Mac line.
Our verdict on TurboCAD
TurboCAD is a desktop CAD product line for creating and editing 2D drawings and 3D models. Its Windows and separate Mac offerings make it relevant to solo users and small or mid-market teams seeking drafting software with room to take on more modeling work. Windows editions include Designer, Deluxe, Professional, and Platinum, while the Mac product line is separate. This is a fit for buyers who want an installed CAD application rather than a browser-based workflow, and who can choose tools by edition.
The published Windows annual term licenses start with Designer at $99.99 per license per year, followed by Deluxe at $199.99, Professional at $399.99, and Platinum at $599.99. Each is time-limited and includes maintenance and support for the term. Three-year term licenses are also listed at $299.99, $599.99, $1,199.99, and $1,799.99 respectively. There is no free plan, though IMSI Design lists free evaluation versions. Buyers should compare the selected edition's feature set with their drafting and modeling requirements before committing to a term.
The product line spans basic 2D drawing, editing, and modification through 3D extrusion, sweep, revolve, Boolean operations, surface modeling, sheet-metal tools, photorealistic rendering, and 3D print repair. Format support is edition-dependent: the Windows comparison lists 54, 25, 22, or 15 import/open formats and 34, 27, 23, or 16 export/save/publish formats, with types such as DWG/DXF, STL, SketchUp, PDF, and 3D PDF. That range makes edition choice consequential for file exchange as well as features. Pick TurboCAD if desktop 2D work and optional higher-tier 3D capabilities align with your needs; consider alternatives if you require a free plan or need format coverage not supported by your chosen edition.
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TurboCAD fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $99.99/yr |
| Native DWG support | Not verified |
| DXF support | Not verified |
| PDF underlay | Not verified |
| Parametric constraints | Not verified |
| Batch printing | Not verified |
| Primary platform | Not verified |
| Offline mode | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | imsidesign.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
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