GstarCAD

Name: GstarCAD
Price: 749 USD
Author: GstarCAD

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What GstarCAD is

GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software from a maker based in Beijing and founded in 2001. It supports native DWG and DXF files, and the maker describes it as compatible with AutoCAD data formats. More than 100 tools are listed, including Area Table, Auto Layer, Viewport to Layout, and AutoXlsTable. The maker says multi-core processing is designed to handle complex drawings with faster processing and less lag. GstarCAD 2027 adds Dynamic Block Parametric Constraints, Automatic Input Method Switching, and floating drawing windows. Its developer environment supports LISP, C/C++, VB/VBA, and .NET, with COM and GRX APIs; the maker says LISP and VBA applications can run without modification. Licensing includes perpetual, yearly subscription, and upgrade options; perpetual licensing provides lifetime usage rights. A free 30-day trial is advertised, but there is no free plan. Listed platforms include Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. The download page lists the 2027 release for Windows, Apple M-series Macs, and certain Linux distributions.

Who it suits

GstarCAD suits people who need 2D or 3D CAD with DWG and DXF support, or developers working with its listed languages and APIs. GstarCAD Mechanical is aimed at manufacturing and mechanical drafting.

What it does well

Supports native DWG and DXF formats.
More than 100 tools are listed.
Offers a free 30-day trial.
Perpetual licensing provides lifetime usage rights.
Developer environment includes several languages and APIs.

What to know first

No free plan.
Listed yearly plans exclude VAT and service fees.
Download page lists specific operating systems and processors.
The maker positions it as an AutoCAD alternative.

Limits

There is no free plan. The listed yearly plans provide 12 months of use and exclude VAT and service fees; the trial lasts 30 days.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Standard	Perpetual · Perpetual license	$749 a month
Professional	Perpetual · Perpetual license	$949 a month
Premium	Perpetual · Perpetual license	$1,120 a month
GstarCAD 2027 Standard	$239/ 1 Year · 12 months of use · Prices exclude VAT and service fees	$239 a year
GstarCAD 2027 Professional	$319/ 1 Year · 12 months of use · Prices exclude VAT and service fees	$319 a year
GstarCAD 2027 Premium	$359/ 1 Year · 12 months of use · Prices exclude VAT and service fees	$359 a year
GstarCAD 2027 Standard	$599/ Perpetual · Perpetual license · 30-day money-back guarantee · Prices exclude VAT and service fees	$599, paid once
GstarCAD 2027 Professional	$759/ Perpetual · Perpetual license · 30-day money-back guarantee · Prices exclude VAT and service fees	$759, paid once

The first 8 of 9 plans, as gstarcad.net lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan

Getting started

Visit the GstarCAD website.
Choose a perpetual, yearly subscription or upgrade license.
Start the free 30-day trial if you want to evaluate the software first.
Download the version listed for your system: Windows, Apple M-series Mac or a supported Linux distribution.

Verdict

GstarCAD combines 2D and 3D drafting with DWG and DXF support, a large toolset, and developer interfaces. Buyers can choose among perpetual and yearly licensing, but should account for the listed trial and plan terms.

Questions

Is there a free plan?

No. GstarCAD offers a free 30-day trial.

What does GstarCAD cost?

Listed yearly plans are GstarCAD 2027 Standard at $239 a year, Professional at $319 a year and Premium at $359 a year. Each is listed for 12 months of use, and prices exclude VAT and service fees.

Can I buy a perpetual license?

Yes. Standard, Professional and Premium perpetual plans are listed at 749.00 USD, 949.00 USD and $1,120 a month, respectively, with perpetual billing. The maker says perpetual licenses provide lifetime usage rights.

Which platforms are listed?

The platform list includes Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. GstarCAD 2027 downloads are specifically listed for Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11; Apple M-series ARM64 Macs; and Ubuntu, Debian and Astra Linux on AMD 64 CPUs.

What file formats and developer interfaces does it support?

It supports native DWG and DXF and the maker says it is compatible with AutoCAD data formats. Its developer environment supports LISP, C/C++, VB/VBA and .NET, with COM and GRX APIs.

Who makes GstarCAD?

GstarCAD is made by GstarCAD, headquartered in Beijing, China. Gstarsoft Co., Ltd. says it was established in 2001.

Facts from GstarCAD's own pages

Company: Gstarsoft Co., Ltd. says it was established in 2001 and provides 2D CAD, 3D CAD, BIM, AI CAD, and cloud-based CAD products. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Downloads: The download page lists GstarCAD 2027 for Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, a Mac version for Apple M-series ARM64, and a Linux version for Ubuntu, Debian, and Astra Linux on AMD 64 CPUs. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
File support: It supports native DWG and DXF formats and the maker says it is compatible with AutoCAD data formats. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Free plan: No · gstarcad.net, 20 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Beijing, China · gstarcad.net, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations and APIs: Its developer environment supports LISP, C/C++, VB/VBA, and .NET, with COM and GRX APIs; the maker says LISP and VBA applications can run without modification. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Licensing: GstarCAD is offered with perpetual, yearly subscription, and upgrade licensing; a perpetual license provides lifetime usage rights. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Parametric modeling: Yes · gstarcad.net, 20 Sept 2026
Performance: The maker says its multi-core processing is designed to handle complex drawings with faster processing and less lag. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Platforms: The maker says GstarCAD runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Product: GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high compatibility alternative to AutoCAD. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Productivity: GstarCAD offers more than 100 tools, including Area Table, Auto Layer, Viewport to Layout, and AutoXlsTable. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Recent features: GstarCAD 2027 adds Dynamic Block Parametric Constraints, Automatic Input Method Switching, and floating drawing windows. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Security and privacy: The site privacy page describes Google Drive permissions used by DWG FastView to view, manage, download, and upload files; it does not state a security certification there. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Specialized products: GstarCAD Mechanical is designed for manufacturing and mechanical drafting and supports compatibility with AutoCAD Mechanical drawings. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Support: The company describes a professional technical support team and lists support at [email protected]. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026
Trial: The maker advertises a free 30-day GstarCAD trial. · gstarcad.net, 7 Oct 2026