nanoCAD - CAD Software with native DWG for 2D design and 3D modeling

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nanoCAD
Pro

2D drawings and 3D solid models with 2D and 3D parametric constraints, and dynamic UCS for effortless sketching on 3D faces. Documentation drawings link to 3D models. Fully DWG compatible.

Includes:
nanoCAD 24 Platform
3D Solid Modeling Module

from $399 / year

nanoCAD Mechanica

Mechanical drawings made of gears, shafts, and springs designed with built-in calculators based on ISO and other standards. Create and edit 2D and 3D drawings with 2D/3D constraints. Documentation drawings link to 3D models. Reads IDF data from ECAD systems.

Includes:
nanoCAD 24 Platform
3D Solid Modeling Module
Mechanica Module

from $540 / year

nanoCAD Construction

Construction drawings made on predrawn outlined borders and title blocks with thousands of parametric symbols and objects adhering to ISO, DIN, and other standards. Data can be driven from SQL databases.

Includes:
nanoCAD 24 Platform
Construction Module

from $399 / year

Build your own nanoCAD!

nanoCAD 24
Platform

All Modules:
3D Solid Modeling
Construction

Mechanica
Topoplan
Raster

Build your nanoCAD

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with all modules for free

nanoCAD Across Industries

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Design
Industrial Engineering
Marine Engineering

Construction & Architecture

Civil Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Interior Design

Land Survey

Civil Engineering
Road Construction
Network Engineering
Railway Engineering

Oil & Gas Industry

Equipment Design
Facilities Design

nanoCAD For Everyone

Professional Engineers

Create complex drawings and designs and document projects efficiently. Collaborate with engineers across.

Business owners

Optimize the cost of placing dozens of CAD workstations in your organization. Open, edit and save DWG drawings from clients and contractors.

Students and Teachers

Master computer-aided design skills and create projects free with our licenses for students and educators.

Creators and Hobbyists

Construct an airplane in your shed, sketch that kitchen renovation idea or design a new gazebo for the garden.

Because...

It is an All-inclusive CAD Platform

nanoCAD is designed to get your work done no matter which industry you’re in. With it, you can create drawings from simple to complex, supported by international standards. The program has been successfully deployed across various disciplines such as mechanical engineering, building design, architecture, site design and landscaping. It combines a familiar interface with a powerful set of tools, native DWG files and responsive technical support to make it simply the best choice.

It is a Native DWG Editor

nanoCAD runs in the industry’s standard DWG format. It’s the same one other CAD systems are based on, such as AutoCAD. nanoCAD was in fact designed from the very beginning to use DWG natively - no translation or conversion needed. nanoCAD even supports complex DWG objects, like 3D point clouds and IFC models.

It has an Open API for Developers

nanoCAD offers an AutoCAD-compatible programming platform at no cost. Thus gives the possibility to accustom and develop CAD applications according to one's needs. Feel free to integrate calculations, automate design activities and link drawings with external databases. Run already created add-ins from other members of our developers’ club. nanoCAD’s API interface supports the following programming languages and technologies: C, C++, C#, COM, .NET, LISP, VBscript, JavaScript, and command scripting..

It has a Familiar user Interface

If you are grounded in other DWG CAD then consider yourself at home with nanoCAD. The screen layout and its command structure are highly distinguishable and user-friendly. Even if it’s been a while since you’ve worked in CAD, you’ll get up to the speed and productivity in no time - quick and easy. Especially useful for mechanical engineering, building design, architecture, site design and landscaping.

It has Annual Updates

Every year a new version is coming. The new nanoCAD 24 release is full of new ways to create, compare and communicate. Five optional modules 3D Solid Modeling, Construction, Mechanica, Raster, Topoplan expands nanoCAD 24 functionality. Create with 3D Solid Modeling module using 2D and 3D parametric constraints to turn parts into assemblies. Edit scanned drawings and convert them to CAD with Raster module. Planning earthworks is easy with Topoplan module..

It has Great technical Support

nanoCAD users with valid subscriptions are entitled to technical support during the use of the software, provided via email and help-desk. Free support is provided by nanoCAD's community through the Nanosoft forum. Nanosoft professionals and partners are also part of the community.

And...

nanoCAD is really Cost Effective

First, see yourself how effective the platform is with 30-day free trial. Next, start with an annual subscription to ensure smooth integration into your current processes. Finally, upgrade to a 3-year subscription to make your licenses permanent and have free access to technical support and all the upgrades during that time. You’ll find that nanoCAD is far easier on your budget than any other DWG editor.

We have a comparison chart to help you make the right decision.

The most popular CAD

a similar toolkit

$2,030^*

nanoCAD Pro

a similar toolkit

$399^*

^* US$ currency; prices accurate at time of writing.

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Licensing

Choose a plan that best meets your needs or try nanoCAD with all modules free for 30 days.

Commercial
from $249 /year

Choose Network or Workstation license.
For 1 or 3 years.

Trial
for 30 days

nanoCAD with all modules is
available for free
for 30 days.

For Teachers
& Students

Students and teachers can apply
for free licenses.

Customer Reviews

05.01.2023

Italy

business

Engineering geology

nanoCAD Platform

With nanoCAD we have overcome the challenge of creating topographic sections, even in 3D

With nanoCAD we have overcome the challenge of creating topographic sections, even in 3D. nanoCAD offers a great high quality-price ratio, it is easy to use for our purpose and is very similar to autocad and its user guid.

Nicola de Stefano, Freelance Geologist

Geotechnical characterization of the subsoil, Environmental characterization, Stability analysis

01.02.2022

Australia

business

Hospitality

nanoCAD Platform + 3D Solid Modeling Module

nanoCAD is fantastic and has an affordable price

nanoCAD has proved to be the most cost-effective solution on the market. It helps the drafters solve all the priority tasks fast and easily due to its user-friendly interface and fantastic performance.

James, 3D Draft

Drafter

02.02.2022

Hungary

business

Surveying

nanoCAD Platform + 3D Solid Modeling Module

nanoCAD is excellent and fast

We find nanoCAD a very cost-effective solution that helps us well to achieve our goals. The main advantage of the platform is its 3d modeling from the point cloud.

Gábor Farkas, Geodézia Kelet Zrt.

Surveyor

04.02.2022

Australia

business

Steel Fabrication

nanoCAD Platform

nanoCAD lets me quickly transfer 2d bases to my 3d steel detailing software

We find nanoCAD well-designed and easy to use. The main advantage of the platform is its fast response and quick select tool.

Rob Shorrock, Kereugen Structural Detailing Pty Ltd

Director

25.02.2022

business

Process & Rail

nanoCAD Platform + 3D Solid Modeling Module + Mechanica Module

nanoCAD has same capabilities as Autocad at a much better price

We can now produce DWG drawings at a much lower annual cost.

Andy Tomlinson, Anglo Thermal Technology Ltd

Managing Director

23.02.2022

USA

personal

house builder

nanoCAD Platform + Construction Module

nanoCAD has a familiar interface and functionality compared to Autocad at a more affordable price

I chose nanoCAD since the cost of AutoCAD is prohibitive.

Wayland

03.02.2022

USA

personal

Drafter

nanoCAD Platform

nanoCAD has familiar commands that keep me productive

I find nanoCAD similar to Autocad but at a more affordable price.

Dave Fullmer

01.02.2022

USA

personal

Drafter

nanoCAD Platform

nanoCAD speeds up my drawing process

I love that nanoCAD has all the necessary features for my projects and affordable price.

Jackson Duane

02.03.2022

business

Lighting design

nanoCAD Platform + 3D Solid Modeling Module

Network licenses have been great.

We find nanoCAD easy to use and has similarity to Autocad at a lower price.

Martyn Evans, Designs for Lighting Ltd

IT manager

01.02.2022

Italy

business

Mechanical

nanoCAD Platform

nanoCAD is fully compatible with our processes

We chose nanoCAD for its good compatibility and ability to print without changing fonts and dimensions. The main advantage of the platform is DWG modification and printing functionalities.

Massimo Gnavolini, CO.IN.FER. SNC

P.I.

01.02.2022

Canada

business

Electrical Distribution

nanoCAD Platform

nanoCAD lets me open and comment on DWG files

We use nanoCAD to design and conduct performance-based testing for electrical systems in new hospitals. We switched from Autodesk to nanoCAD because it is easy to use and more cost-effective. The main advantage of the platform is its intuitive interface and excellent customer support.

James Blanchard, PS Intelligent Power Solutions Inc

President

21.02.2023

USA

business

Steel sales and custom fabrication

nanoCAD Platform + 3D Solid Modeling Module + Mechanica Module + Construction Module + Raster Module + Topoplan Module

I look forward to using nanoCAD for years to come.

I was looking for a cost effective version of a CAD solution and found nanoCAD. I started with a free version, and it worked so well that I decided to upgrade it to the latest functionality. It works well for the drawings I do everyday and for opening files sent to me.
I love the interface that is so familiar to me, as well the overall ease of use.

Dennis, The Steel Yard, Inc

Fabrication, Sales and IT

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About us

Headquartered in Norway, we're a dynamically growing company presented globally through our international team and vast partner network. We expand across the globe to ensure that our solutions are easily accessible to clients worldwide and cater for the evolving needs of the market.

For the second decade, nanoCAD with its native DWG format has been evolving to provide designers with powerful capabilities in 2D drafting and 3D modeling. The software functionality is constantly upgraded and can be expanded with specialized modules tailored to professional needs.

Our exclusive engineering ecosystem, represented by nanoCAD 24 and specialized modules, allows CAD engineers and designers across countless industries in over 140 countries to easily create, design, and collaborate on their projects with seamless interaction with alternative CAD systems.