Side by side
CAD Reader vs DWGSee
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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Visit CAD Reader 
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
DWGSee combines drawing edits, measurement, printing, and comparison tools across a broad range of file formats. Compare plan features carefully, particularly export and Word-copying availability.
Visit DWGSeeThe facts
| CAD Reader | DWGSee | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | DWGSee Standard: $69, paid once |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dwg.fastcadreader.com | dwgsee.com |
| On cad viewer software | #2 of 31 | #6 of 31 |
CAD Reader: what it does well
DWGSee: what it does well
- Edits text, lines, layers, and block attributes.
- Measures length, angle, radius, and area.
- Compares drawing versions and highlights differences.
- Supports batch printing and multiple image formats.
- Lists Android, macOS, web, and Windows platforms.
What to know first
- Standard does not export PDF or raster images.
- Pro does not list Word vector-image copying.
- Standard and Pro include one year of free upgrades.
Alternatives to CAD Reader Alternatives to DWGSee The whole list