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nanoCAD
nanoCAD · Lillestrøm, Norway
What it is
nanoCAD is Windows CAD software from nanoCAD for 2D and 3D engineering work. Its hybrid approach combines parametric and direct modeling, with assembly design, sheet-metal tools, and surface modeling. Native DWG support works with the format directly, while import and export cover DXF, 3D PDF, DWF/DWFX, STL, Parasolid, IGES, STEP, ACIS, VRML, JT, COLLADA, C3D, and glTF/GLB. nanoCAD Free supplies 2D engineering drawing tools without a time limit. A 30-day trial opens the full experience with all modules. Paid plans include nanoCAD 26 Platform at $289 a year, nanoCAD Pro at $459 a year, nanoCAD Mechanica at $620 a year, nanoCAD Construction at $459 a year, and nanoCAD Max at $849 a year; listed prices exclude taxes, VAT, or levies. Network licensing uses a supplied License Server. The API supports JavaScript, VBS, Python via COM, LISP, .NET, and C++.
For and against
For
- Free 2D drawing plan has no time limit
- Native DWG compatibility
- Parametric and direct modeling
- Assembly, sheet-metal, and surface tools
- Broad import and export support
Against
- Windows-only platform support
- Paid plans start at $289 a year
- Listed prices exclude taxes, VAT, or levies
- Network licenses require the supplied License Server
The verdict
nanoCAD combines a free, time-unlimited 2D tier with paid 2D/3D modules. Its broad file support, DWG workflow, and engineering-focused tools make the plan structure worth reviewing against required modules and licensing.
Who it suits
It suits engineers, architects, builders, site designers, and landscapers working on Windows. Teams needing DWG workflows, assemblies, raster tools, or network licensing may find the module options relevant.
Plans and prices
nanoCAD 26 Platform
Workstation license · 2D/3D drafting · Native DWG support
Read 19 Sep 2026 · nanocad.com
nanoCAD Pro
nanoCAD 26 Platform · 3D Solid Modeling Module
Read 19 Sep 2026 · nanocad.com
nanoCAD Mechanica
nanoCAD 26 Platform · 3D Solid Modeling Module · Mechanica Module
Read 19 Sep 2026 · nanocad.com
nanoCAD Construction
nanoCAD 26 Platform · Construction Module
Read 19 Sep 2026 · nanocad.com
nanoCAD Max
nanoCAD 26 Platform · All listed modules
Read 19 Sep 2026 · nanocad.com
nanoCAD Construction Workstation
Read 27 Sep 2026 · nanocad.com
nanoCAD Pro Workstation
Read 27 Sep 2026 · nanocad.com
nanoCAD Pro Network
Read 27 Sep 2026 · nanocad.com
nanoCAD Mechanica Workstation
Read 27 Sep 2026 · nanocad.com
On the record
- Assembly tools
- The 3D Solid Modeling Module offers 3D constraints for mating parts into 3D assemblies.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Annual updates
- A new nanoCAD version is released every year.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Developer API
- The API supports JavaScript, VBS, Python via COM, LISP, .NET, and C++.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Assembly design
- Yesnanocad.com · read 19 Sep 2026
- Global presence
- Nanosoft AS reports a presence in over 140 countries and more than 920,000 users.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- DWG compatibility
- nanoCAD is fully compatible with the industry-standard DWG format and uses it natively.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- File import and export
- DWG, DXF, 3D PDF, DWF/DWFX, STL, Parasolid, IGES, STEP, ACIS, VRML, JT, COLLADA, C3D, glTF/GLBnanocad.com · read 19 Sep 2026
- Free tier
- nanoCAD Free provides 2D engineering drawing tools with no time limitations.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Trial period
- The full nanoCAD experience is available through a 30-day trial with all modules.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Industry coverage
- The products target mechanical engineering, building design, architecture, site design, and landscaping.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- External editors
- Microsoft Excel is recommended for external tables and Microsoft Word for external text.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Modeling method
- hybridnanocad.com · read 19 Sep 2026
- Starting price
- nanoCAD 26 Platform starts at $289 per year for one workstation license.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Tax exclusion
- Listed prices exclude taxes, VAT, or levies.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Raster tools
- Raster tools import, correct, skew, convert, colorize, vectorize, and smart-select raster images.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Sheet-metal tools
- Yesnanocad.com · read 19 Sep 2026
- Support channels
- Support includes email and help-desk for subscribers, plus community forum support.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- The listed operating systems are Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit.nanocad.com · read 27 Sep 2026
