NASJINasjicad vs QCAD
QCAD Community is free but works in DXF; DWG needs the paid QCAD Professional. Nasjicad opens and saves DWG for free and runs in a browser as well as on Windows, macOS and Linux. Choose QCAD for its scripting and open-source licence; choose Nasjicad for free DWG and zero install.
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Side-by-side
| Nasjicad (NASJI) | QCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | Community Edition free (GPLv3); QCAD Professional is a paid one-time licence |
| 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, Linux (install required) |
| DWG / DXF | Opens DWG R12–2018 and DXF; saves DWG 2018 and DXF | DXF in the free edition; DWG read/write only in the paid Professional edition |
| 2D / 3D | 2D drafting (reads 3D entities as wireframe) | 2D only |
| Licence | No licence key, no account, no watermark for the CAD | None (Community) / licence key (Professional) |
| 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 | Precise 2D technical drawing and scripting on the desktop |
| Watch out for | 2D only — not a 3D modeller; the AI agent is paid | DWG needs the paid edition; no browser version |
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 QCAD?
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. Community Edition free (GPLv3); QCAD Professional is a paid one-time licence
Can Nasjicad open files made in QCAD?
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 QCAD?
Nasjicad CAD: $0. Optional AI agent: from $5/month, or $99 one payment (Lifetime founders price). QCAD: Community Edition free (GPLv3); QCAD Professional is a paid one-time licence