Top SmartDraw Alternatives

Here are the best alternatives to SmartDraw. Explore top SmartDraw competitors offering similar features, benefits, and functionality. Choose the one that meets your needs, whether you want better pricing, advanced features, or enhanced customization. Use this comparison to discover tools that compete with SmartDraw and may better align with your needs.

SmartDraw
AutoCAD
Onshape
Price - Starting from
Individual
$9.95
/mo
1 User
Price - Starting from
Monthly
$250
/mo
30-day free trial
Price - Starting from
Free
$0
/user/yr
Expert Pros
Easy to use software
Cheap and affordable compared to its competitors
Accessible on the go, on any device
Expert Pros
3D rendering + 2D drafting
High performing platform
Time-saving features
A wealth of learning resources available
Expert Pros
Easy to learn and understand, making the process of making models simple.
A convenient cloud-based CAD system.
Collaborative features with multi-user design.
Expert Cons
Some in-built functions are not customizable
Unsophisticated collaboration features
Unable to export to Visio for file sharing
Expert Cons
Complex interface
Steep learning curve
Relatively high cost for casual users
Expert Cons
No offline access to created models.
Features are sometimes tricky to find.
Absence of features like 3D sketching and Weldments.

SmartDraw CAD Alternatives

  • More user friendly
  • Better help and support
  • Higher overall expert rating
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
AutoCAD
4.4
  • More user friendly
  • Better help and support
  • Higher overall expert rating
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
4.4
  • Better help and support
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
  • Less user friendly
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lacks Annotate
Onshape
3.9
  • Better help and support
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
  • Less user friendly
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lacks Annotate
3.9
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lacks Rendering
  • Lacks Sequence Steps
  • Lacks File Import
TinkerCAD
3.9
  • Lower overall expert rating
  • Lacks Rendering
  • Lacks Sequence Steps
  • Lacks File Import
3.9
  • Better help and support
  • Higher overall expert rating
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
  • Worse performance
  • Lacks File Import
Bricsys
4.1
  • Better help and support
  • Higher overall expert rating
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
  • Worse performance
  • Lacks File Import
4.1
  • Better help and support
  • Higher overall expert rating
  • Higher overall user rating
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
  • Lacks Visualizing
Autodesk
4.5
  • Better help and support
  • Higher overall expert rating
  • Higher overall user rating
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
  • Lacks Visualizing
4.5
  • Better help and support
  • Higher overall expert rating
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
  • Worse performance
  • Lacks Visualizing
Bentley Systems
4.2
  • Better help and support
  • Higher overall expert rating
  • Has Rendering
  • Has Sequence Steps
  • Higher prices
  • Worse performance
  • Lacks Visualizing
4.2