Best 2D CAD Software in 2026
Updated
In short: CMS IntelliCAD is ranked #1 of 42 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ProfiCAD and RoomSketcher. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ProfiCAD. The lowest first paid tier on this page is NASJI at $5/mo.
2D CAD software supports the creation and handling of technical drawings, with differences in file compatibility and drafting tools. Compare native DWG and DXF support, parametric constraints, and PDF underlay against the formats and functions your work requires. Batch printing may be useful for repeated output, while offline mode and primary platform help clarify how a tool fits your working setup. CMS IntelliCAD, ProfiCAD, and RoomSketcher are among the options to consider, with OpenPlan3D and AutoCAD also represented. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add practical comparison points. Consider which drawing tasks, exchange formats, and platform requirements matter most to your workflow.
42 2D CAD software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 CMS IntelliCAD Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$20.83/mo Native DWG support: YesDXF support: YesPDF underlay: Yes
- 2 ProfiCAD Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Native DWG support: NoDXF support: YesPDF underlay: No
- 3 RoomSketcher iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$12/mo
- 4 OpenPlan3D iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free
- 5 AutoCAD iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Native DWG support: YesDXF support: YesPDF underlay: Yes
- 6 magicplan iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 7 NASJI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$5/mo Native DWG support: YesDXF support: Yes
- 8 Floorplanner No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 9 nanoCAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9$24.08/mo
- 10 DataCAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Native DWG support: NoDXF support: YesPDF underlay: Yes
- 11 ZW3D No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$3,000/mo
- 12 ACTCAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$249/mo Native DWG support: YesDXF support: Yes
- 13 DraftSight No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$24.92/mo Native DWG support: YesDXF support: YesPDF underlay: Yes
- 14 TurboCAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$8.33/mo
- 15 ARES Commander No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4€225/mo Native DWG support: YesDXF support: YesPDF underlay: Yes
- 16 progeCAD Professional No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4$26.67/mo
- 17 RAM Elements No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Native DWG support: YesDXF support: YesPDF underlay: Yes
- 18 Solid Edge No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4
- 19 IntelliCAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Native DWG support: YesDXF support: YesPDF underlay: Yes
- 20 MicroStation No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Native DWG support: YesDXF support: YesPDF underlay: Yes
- 21 QElectroTech No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3Free Native DWG support: NoDXF support: Yes
- 22 SnapCAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Native DWG support: YesDXF support: Yes
- 23 A9CAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Native DWG support: YesDXF support: Yes
- 24 Draft it No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Native DWG support: YesDXF support: Yes
- 25 GstarCAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2$749/mo
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which 2D CAD software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
CMS IntelliCAD is ranked #1 of 42 with a score of 7.8. ProfiCAD is second and RoomSketcher third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, NASJI has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.