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# TurboCad

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> TurboCad is an engineering CAD software designed to help businesses create and manage drawings for mechanical, civil, and construction projects. The solution enables managers to visualize plans and communicate them to others so that projects can be completed on time and within budget.
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> Verdict: Rated **3.7/5** by 35 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **3.7/5** | 35 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 60% | (6/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: IMSI Design
- **Founded**: 1983

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$299.99
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Annual Subscription and Network Licensing pricing also avaialble
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- 2D Drawing
- 3D Imaging
- CAD Tools
- Data Import/Export
- Design Analysis
- Manufacturing Design Data
- Mechanical
- Presentation Tools
- Reporting/Analytics

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Chat

## Category

- [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Altium Develop](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/121767/altium-designer) — 4.6/5 (181 reviews)
2. [AutoCAD](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/112399/autocad) — 4.7/5 (3207 reviews)
3. [SolidWorks Premium](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2061953/solidworks-premium) — 4.6/5 (756 reviews)
4. [Alibre Design](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2054207/alibre-design) — 4.7/5 (183 reviews)
5. [MATLAB](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2049791/matlab) — 4.6/5 (2093 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Excellent Affordable CAD Software" — 5.0/5

> **Gregory** | *9 October 2018* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: This software is relatively intuitive--even for someone who has never used any type of CAD software before. However, because of the many different features of this software, it can take quite a while to master all of the things you might want to do with this application. Also, this is a very powerful software application and the 3D tools available put it on near par with much more expensive professional-grade CAD systems.
> 
> **Cons**: There are several add-ins for this software (such as those that can create virtual walk-throughs of your designs), which I found a bit finicky. Also, some of the available help is not quite detailed enough to learn new features as easily as I would like. Also, some of the 3D tools don't quite work as I would want them to work, and sometimes saving a project prevents you from modifying some of the objects you've made. However, if you save copiese frequently, and get familiar with the order of events you need to use, you can master this software.
> 
> I have used TurboCAD to design architectural plans and even design a custom electric guitar body, as well as a few graphic design elements I've used for decoration.

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### "Full featured affordable 2D/3D CAD software" — 4.0/5

> **James R** | *15 January 2019* | Renewables & Environment | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Extremely affordable 2D/3D CAD software when compared to alternatives. One time payment for licence. Full featured software to suit pros but also easy learning curve for beginners. Supports a wide range of import/export file formats so very flexible. Well supported by knowledge-base and video tutorials as well as active user forums.
> 
> **Cons**: User interface appearance is probably a bit dated but apart from that not a lot.
> 
> Been using this software in various versions for 10+ years for architectural drawings. First CAD software I ever used when transferred from a drawing board and pens. Very happy with TurboCAD and have never considered changing to anything else.

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### "A nightmare to use, least user friendly CAD I have used in more than 30 years" — 2.0/5

> **Fernando** | *3 August 2023* | Design | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I live in Argentina and was the only low priced legal 2D CAD I could purchase with credit card, NanoCad (previous suscription) is only available with Paypal that I am not allowed to use.
> 
> **Cons**: User interface, the fact that you don't go to selection mode automatically when you end a command is the most annoying
> 
> I suffer everytime I use it, if you are familiar with other CAD systems, don't waste a cent on Turbocad

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### "Great CAD at low price" — 5.0/5

> **MASSIMO** | *13 September 2018* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: File Compatibility
Great stability
Easy to use
> 
> **Cons**: Print interface
No italian support
Slow to start
> 
> I use Turbocad since the V4 version, now  have the 2018 PRO, it's a GREAT software, grat file compatibility, no troubles ... never.
Good, good job.

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### "User for 10 year" — 5.0/5

> **Hans** | *16 July 2016* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: All is possible to do
> 
> **Cons**: Difficult to use before you learn how to do this
> 
> Great program for design 3D and 2D models, top program for value\! We use also Solidworks and this program is more easy to use when we build prototypes.

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