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CAD Pockets vs CADViewer by Orua

Both stand on cad viewer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CAD Pockets

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

CAD Pockets combines mobile drawing access with editing and review tools, plus collaboration features for teams. The web version does not create or edit DWG files, and listed free storage is 100MB.

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CADViewer by Orua

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

CADViewer provides browser previews with local file processing and self-hosting options. Its read-only scope and possible rendering gaps matter if you need to edit drawings or rely on every file element appearing.

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The facts

CAD PocketsCADViewer by Orua
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebSelf-hosted, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published31
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitecadpockets.comgithub.com
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CAD Pockets: what it does well

  • Opens DWG, DWF, DXF and PDF files
  • Supports 2D, 3D wireframe and 3D solid views
  • Includes drawing, editing and review tools
  • Connects to 12 online cloud storage services

What to know first

  • DWG creation and editing are app-only
  • Free plan includes 100MB cloud space
  • Download page lists an update from Oct 21, 2021

CADViewer by Orua: what it does well

  • Free and open source
  • Opens DWG, DXF, and several 3D formats
  • Locally selected files are parsed in the browser
  • Static hosting needs no application server or database
  • Documents offline and private-network configuration

What to know first

  • Read-only; no CAD editing
  • No entity-property panels, selection workflows, or plugins
  • External images and uncommon entities may not render
  • Missing fonts can change text appearance

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