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Professional CAD software.
Actually affordable.

Most CAD software is either free-but-limited or expensive-by-subscription. progeCAD is affordable professional CAD software at $540 one-time — full 2D/3D, native DWG, AutoLISP, no cloud required. Professional CAD under $1,000, owned permanently.

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The CAD software market

Where progeCAD sits in the market

The CAD software market splits into three tiers. Free tools lack professional features. Enterprise tools charge thousands per year. progeCAD is the professional tier at a one-time price that competes with free.

Free tier
$0
LibreCAD, QCAD Free, DraftSight Free. Limited 2D only, no DWG save, missing professional tools. Fine for hobbyists, not for client work.
Best value
Professional tier
$540 once
progeCAD Professional. Full 2D/3D, native DWG, AutoLISP, runs offline, perpetual license. Everything professionals need.
Enterprise tier
$2,095/yr
AutoCAD, BricsCAD BIM. Powerful but subscription-only. AutoCAD adds ~10% per year and stopped offering perpetual licenses in 2021.

What you get

Full-featured. Not stripped-down.

Some "affordable" CAD tools save money by removing features. progeCAD Professional includes everything — 2D drafting, 3D modeling, scripting, and native DWG — at one price.

Native DWG — no conversion
Open, edit, and save AutoCAD DWG files from version 2.5 through the latest. No import/export step. No data loss. Works natively with your existing file library.
Full 2D & 3D modeling
Complete 2D drafting tools plus 3D solid and surface modeling. progeCAD covers the full design workflow — not just the basic tier that AutoCAD LT restricts to 2D.
AutoLISP & VBA
Run existing AutoLISP routines and VBA macros without modification. Custom tool development, third-party add-ons, and automation scripts all work as expected.
Perpetual license
Pay once. No annual renewal. No subscription that auto-charges next year. The version you buy works indefinitely — on your schedule, on your terms.
Runs fully offline
After a one-time activation, progeCAD runs completely offline. No license server, no cloud check-in, no internet required. Works on secure networks and remote job sites.
US-based support
progeCAD USA is based in Portland, Oregon. Real support from people who know the product — not a global call center. iCARE plan holders get priority response and developer access.

Market comparison

Affordable CAD software — compared

Feature progeCAD Professional AutoCAD LT AutoCAD BricsCAD Pro
Year 1 cost$540 one-time$540/yr$2,095/yr$775/yr or $1,790
5-year total$540$2,700~$12,075$3,875 or $1,790
Perpetual licenseYesNoNoAvailable, costs more
Native DWGDWG 2.5–latestYesYesYes
3D modelingIncluded2D onlyYesYes
AutoLISP / scriptingIncludedNoYesYes
Runs offlineFully offlineMostlyMostlyYes
US-based supportPortland, ORSan FranciscoSan FranciscoBelgium

Prices as of 2027. AutoCAD: $2,095/yr. AutoCAD LT: $540/yr. BricsCAD Pro: ~$775/yr subscription or ~$1,790 perpetual. No perpetual option for AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

Professional CAD at a one-time price
$540
Total cost. Ever. progeCAD Professional — perpetual license,
full 2D/3D, native DWG, AutoLISP. Own it indefinitely.
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Common questions

Affordable CAD — FAQ

Yes. progeCAD Professional is used by engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors for professional 2D and 3D work. It supports native DWG, AutoLISP scripting, XREFs, sheet sets, dynamic blocks, and every other feature a professional workflow requires. The low price reflects efficient distribution — not reduced capability.
Yes — completely. progeCAD opens native DWG files from AutoCAD 2.5 through the latest version without any conversion step. All geometry, layers, blocks, dimensions, text styles, XREFs, and layouts transfer intact. You can also save back to older DWG versions for sharing with clients or contractors using older software.
Yes — a full-featured 30-day trial is available with no credit card required. The trial is the complete progeCAD Professional version with no feature restrictions. Download it from the Download page and start working immediately.
Yes. iCADMac is our Mac-native AutoCAD-compatible CAD software, priced at $925 one-time. It shares the same DWG compatibility and professional feature set as progeCAD Professional. See the iCADMac page for details.