AutoCAD vs GstarCAD: Compare Prices & Calculate Your Savings
Explore CAD licensing costs over 1, 3 and 5 years. Compare subscription and perpetual licensing, then see whether GstarCAD is right for your workflow.
Calculate Your CAD Software Savings
Compare AutoCAD subscription costs with GstarCAD perpetual licensing over 1, 3, 5 or 10 years.
AutoCAD
Annual subscriptionGstarCAD Professional
Perpetual licenceYour estimated savings
Indicative licence cost comparison in AUD excluding GST. Assumes fixed annual AutoCAD pricing, one-time GstarCAD perpetual licence purchase, and no optional upgrades or support costs. Product features and entitlements differ. Actual pricing may change.
Pricing is indicative and excludes GST; optional upgrades and support are not included. Figures are estimates, not a feature-equivalence claim.
Make Your CAD Budget Go Further
See the numbers on the left. Here are three reasons to explore GstarCAD for your next CAD licence.
01 Perpetual licence option
Pay once for a perpetual licence rather than renewing an annual subscription.
02 Familiar CAD experience
Work in a familiar DWG-focused drafting environment, with tools for everyday 2D CAD work.
03 Try before you decide
Download a free trial and test your drawings and workflows before purchasing.
Compare costs. Test compatibility. Choose confidently.
GstarCAD licensing and features may vary by edition. Confirm suitability using the free trial.
Already Know AutoCAD Commands?
Many familiar drafting commands such as LINE, CIRCLE, OFFSET and TRIM are available in GstarCAD. Exact behavior and support may vary by edition and version. Explore our searchable command-by-command comparison in the CAD Knowledge Hub.
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Try GstarCAD Before You Buy
See how GstarCAD fits your drawing workflow before making a licensing decision.