NASJINasjicad vs AutoCAD
Choose Nasjicad if you need free 2D drafting on real DWG files — in the browser, on any computer, with AutoCAD-style commands and no licence. Choose AutoCAD if your office needs 3D, the vertical toolsets, LISP/ARX customisation or exact parity with clients on the newest DWG features, and can pay about $2,000 a year per seat.
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| Nasjicad (NASJI) | AutoCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for personal and commercial use (manual CAD, converters, blocks). Optional AI agent: Pro $5/month, Pro+ $15/month or $120/year, Studio $40/month, or Lifetime $99 one payment (founders price, first 100 accounts). | Paid subscription — roughly $2,000 a year for AutoCAD and about $600 a year for AutoCAD LT (US list prices; vary by country). 30-day trial; free education licence for students. |
| Runs on | Any web browser (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPhone, iPad, Android) — nothing to install; desktop app for Windows 10/11, macOS 13+ and Linux (.deb / AppImage) | Windows, macOS; limited web and mobile apps |
| DWG / DXF | Opens DWG R12–2018 and DXF; saves DWG 2018 and DXF | Native DWG (the format's home) |
| 2D / 3D | 2D drafting (reads 3D entities as wireframe) | 2D and 3D |
| Licence | No licence key, no account, no watermark for the CAD | Subscription tied to an Autodesk account |
| Best for | Opening and editing DWG files free in the browser, AutoCAD-style commands (L, PL, TR, O…), Arabic text, AI drafting from a description, PDF/image → DWG | Offices that need the industry standard, 3D, verticals (Architecture, MEP, Map 3D) and LISP/ARX customisation |
| Watch out for | 2D only — not a 3D modeller; the AI agent is paid | Cost per seat; cracked copies are illegal and a common malware source |
Competitor prices and editions change — confirm on each vendor's site before you buy. Nasjicad facts come from nasji.com/pricing and nasji.com/download.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nasjicad a free alternative to AutoCAD?
Yes. Nasjicad's manual CAD is free for personal and commercial use, with no licence key and no watermark. It opens DWG R12–2018 and saves DWG 2018 and DXF. Paid subscription — roughly $2,000 a year for AutoCAD and about $600 a year for AutoCAD LT (US list prices; vary by country). 30-day trial; free education licence for students.
Can Nasjicad open files made in AutoCAD?
Nasjicad opens DWG (R12 to 2018 — the format current AutoCAD releases still save) and DXF, with layers, blocks, attributes, hatches, dimensions and text.
Does Nasjicad run on Mac and Linux?
Yes — in any browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS and Android, and as a desktop app for Windows 10/11, macOS 13+ and Linux (.deb and AppImage).
What does Nasjicad cost compared with AutoCAD?
Nasjicad CAD: $0. Optional AI agent: from $5/month, or $99 one payment (Lifetime founders price). AutoCAD: Paid subscription — roughly $2,000 a year for AutoCAD and about $600 a year for AutoCAD LT (US list prices; vary by country). 30-day trial; free education licence for students.