GstarCADStandard

GstarCAD Standard

DWG-compatible 2D CAD software. An affordable alternative to AutoCAD® LT.

GstarCAD Standard is a professional 2D CAD platform built for drafters, designers, and engineers who need reliable, precise drawing tools without the cost of an annual subscription. It delivers a fully AutoCAD®-compatible environment, native DWG format support, and all the essential tools for technical documentation and design.

Full layer management, dimensioning, hatching, blocks, line types, templates, and plot styles — GstarCAD Standard includes everything engineers and designers need to produce accurate drawings efficiently. Because it uses familiar commands and interface, AutoCAD® LT users can switch instantly without retraining.

30-day money-back guarantee on all licenses. Contact our support team within 30 days of purchase to request your refund.

Perpetual or subscription — your choice

Buy once and own it forever with a perpetual license, or opt for an annual subscription if you prefer lower upfront cost.

Native .dwg format — no conversion needed

Open, edit, and save AutoCAD® DWG files as-is. No import, no export steps, and no risk of data loss.

Broad file format support

Exchange drawings with any client or contractor using PDF, DGN, SVG, DWF and more alongside native DWG/DXF.

AutoCAD®-familiar commands and interface

Same commands, shortcuts, and workspace as AutoCAD® LT so users stay productive from day one.

Flexible licensing types

Choose the license model that fits your team: standalone, network, or USB dongle based.

Windows, macOS & Linux

Run GstarCAD Standard on your preferred operating system without compromising performance.

30 day trial

Start designing in GstarCAD

Try GstarCAD free for 30 days. No credit card required, no obligations.

COMPATIBILITY

Full compatibility to design with DWG files

GstarCAD Standard is a native DWG format for high-speed design and 100% data compatibility with familiar commands.

Open existing AutoCAD® files and re-use everything inside them:

Native .DWG and .DXF read/write — AutoCAD® version 2.5 to the latest release.

Full compatibility with blocks, templates, plot styles, sheet set layouts, and xrefs.

Support for all standard AutoCAD® support files: .SHX, .LIN, .PAT, .DWS, .DWT.

DWG Convert — batch-convert files between DWG versions in a single operation.

Easy data migration with eTransmit — package drawings with all dependent files.

All features verified against: GstarCAD 2026 Products Comparison (May 31, 2025) | GstarCAD 2026 User Guide.

CAPABILITIES

What Can You Do with GstarCAD Standard?

GstarCAD Standard is a full-featured 2D CAD platform and a direct perpetual-license alternative to AutoCAD® LT — with complete DWG compatibility, faster performance, and a fraction of the long-term cost.

2D drafting & editing

Professional Drawing Tools, Right Out of the Box.

FULL 3D MODELLING, RENDERING & DOCUMENTATION

Design in 3D. Document in 2D. Render to Impress.

GstarCAD Professional delivers a complete 3D environment — from solid and surface modelling to photorealistic rendering and automated 2D documentation from 3D models.

Full ACIS solid modelling: extrude, revolve, sweep, loft, and Boolean operations.

Surface tools: POLYSOLID, PLANESURF, SURFOFFSET, CONVTOMESH, CONVTOSOLID, CONVTONURBS.

Section Plane — cut through any 3D model and save cross-sections as reusable 2D or 3D blocks.

Render with materials, point lights, spotlights, and distant lights for photorealistic output.

Solid Editing, Flatshot, and Solprof/Solview/ Soldraw for 2D drawing generation from 3D geometry.

SMART TOOLS & DYNAMIC BLOCKS

Design with Precision. Work with Intelligence.

AUTOCAD® DEEP COMPATIBILITY

AutoCAD® Compatibility — At a Deeper Level

All features verified against: GstarCAD 2026 Products Comparison (May 31, 2025) | GstarCAD 2026 User Guide.

COMPARE VERSIONS

Choose the right versionfor your workflow.

GstarCAD is available in multiple versions — ranging from essential 2D drafting to advanced 3D modeling and mechanical design. Compare features to choose the version that best fits your needs.

Features

DWG / DXF from 2.5 to 2018

2D Tools Basic

API / LISP / VBA / GRX / .NET

Express Tools

IFC import / export

STEP / IGES files import

3D CAD Tools

Dynamic Block Editor

Parametric Constraints

Mechanical Standards & elements

Design / Library

Ready to switch to GstarCAD?

Talk to our CAD specialists about licensing, migration, and deployment, or go straight to the store to configure your GstarCAD edition and see pricing options.

Perpetual licenses, network options and maintenance available.