TrattoCAD next to other CAD tools
Full CAD programs are made for drawing. TrattoCAD is made for everyone else who needs to open, check and discuss drawings.
| TrattoCAD | AutoCAD Web | ARES Kudo | ZWCAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs in a web browser | Yes | Yes | Yes | Desktop install |
| Open a drawing without an account | Yes | Autodesk sign-in | Sign-up for a trial | Install first |
| People you share with need an account | No | Depends on the sharing option | Depends on the sharing option | Not a web service |
| Price to view, measure and share | Free | Part of an AutoCAD subscription | Paid after a 30-day trial | Licence from $899 |
| Edit .DWG | Coming soon with Pro | Core commands | Yes | Yes |
Based on each vendor's public product pages, October 2026. Check the vendors' sites for current details. AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Autodesk, Inc. ARES and ARES Kudo are trademarks of Graebert GmbH. ZWCAD is a trademark of ZWSOFT. TrattoCAD is not affiliated with any of these companies.
When to choose TrattoCAD
You share with people who do not have CAD
Clients, site teams and consultants open a link, nothing else.
You need to check, not draw
Measure, read properties, switch layers and layouts, print.
You want it free
Viewing, measuring, sharing, comments and printing cost nothing.
Open your first drawing now.
Free, with no account and nothing to install. Drop a .DWG or .DXF and it is on screen in seconds.