Nanosoft
Nanosoft AS is a Norwegian software company that develops nanoCAD, a DWG-compatible 2D/3D CAD platform distributed via subscription and a 30-country partner network to engineers, architects, surveyors, and construction professionals worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersMoscow, Russia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Nanosoft does
Nanosoft AS is a Norwegian software company that develops and distributes the nanoCAD platform, a professional-grade 2D/3D computer-aided design (CAD) application that runs natively in the industry-standard DWG file format. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway, the company positions nanoCAD as a cost-effective alternative to Autodesk's AutoCAD, serving mechanical engineers, architects, construction professionals, surveyors, and individual practitioners globally. The company reports more than 920,000 active users across 140+ countries and operates with a team of 50+ engineers, designers, and commercial staff.
The product is built on a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core nanoCAD 26 Platform provides 2D drafting and 3D modeling on a native DWG engine (no translation layer), and can be extended with five specialized modules: 3D Solid Modeling (parametric editing, assemblies, sheet metal), Mechanica (mechanical design with ISO-standard part libraries and calculators), Construction (parametric AEC drafting with IFC support), Raster (image vectorization and correction), and Topoplan (digital terrain modeling with TINs and volume calculations). A separate product, nanoCAD 3DScan, processes point-cloud data into engineering models for construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and surveying. The platform exposes an AutoCAD-compatible open API supporting C, C++, C#, .NET, COM, LISP, VBscript, and JavaScript for developer customization. nanoCAD Free provides time-unlimited 2D drafting as a freemium funnel.
Revenue is generated primarily through annual and multi-year software subscriptions, with 3-year subscriptions convertible to perpetual licenses at no additional cost. Published price points span $289 per year for the standalone Platform up to $849 for the all-modules Max bundle, with the 3DScan product at $1,499 per year for workstation seats. Distribution combines direct e-commerce via nanocad.com with a channel-partner network spanning more than 30 countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East, and Central Asia, plus a dedicated enterprise field-sales motion targeting Fortune 500 companies. The company markets to mechanical engineering, architectural, construction, surveying/GIS, oil-and-gas, education, and individual-hobbyist segments through a horizontal segmentation approach.
Nanosoft firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nanosoft
- Legal name
- Nanosoft AS
- Website
- https://nanocad.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Nanosoft AS is a Norwegian software company that develops nanoCAD, a DWG-compatible 2D/3D CAD platform distributed via subscription and a 30-country partner network to engineers, architects, surveyors, and construction professionals worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nanosoft industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software
- NAICS
- Industrial Design Services (541420)
- akta.pro primary industry
- 3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA)
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Where Nanosoft is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Moscow
- HQ country
- Russia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Nanosoft business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licenses (Subscription): Annual and multi-year subscription licenses for nanoCAD 26 Platform and professional modules. Subscriptions include access to technical support and all updates during the subscription period.
- Software Licenses (Perpetual): 3-year subscriptions include perpetual licenses at no additional cost. Standalone perpetual licenses available for nanoCAD 3DScan.
- Network/Enterprise Licenses: Network (floating) licenses for organizations with multiple users. Volume licensing available for larger enterprise customers.
- Module Bundles: Bundled solutions (nanoCAD Pro, Mechanica, Construction, Max) offering cost savings compared to purchasing platform and modules separately.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | nanoCAD 26 Platform standalone - Entry-level professional CAD |
| Subscription | Annual | nanoCAD Pro - Platform + 3D Solid Modeling (Save up to 12%) |
| Subscription | Annual | nanoCAD Mechanica - Platform + 3D Modeling + Mechanica (Save up to 23%) |
| Subscription | Annual | nanoCAD Construction - Platform + Construction Module (Save up to 14%) |
| Subscription | Annual | nanoCAD Max - All Modules (Save up to 31%) |
| Subscription | Annual | nanoCAD 3DScan - Specialized 3D scan data processing |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | nanoCAD Free - Free version with basic 2D tools |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Enterprise Licensing - Volume and custom agreements |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
Nanosoft product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nanosoft develops and sells the nanoCAD platform, a professional-grade 2D/3D CAD application that runs natively on the industry-standard DWG format. The platform is sold on annual subscriptions with optional add-on modules for mechanical design, construction, terrain modeling, raster handling, and 3D scanning, plus pre-configured bundled solutions (Pro, Mechanica, Construction, Max) and a free version (nanoCAD Free). The offering targets engineers, architects, surveyors, and construction professionals seeking a cost-effective AutoCAD alternative.
Product overview
Nanosoft offers nanoCAD, an engineering ecosystem centered on a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product is the nanoCAD 26 Platform, a professional-grade 2D/3D CAD application fully compatible with the industry DWG standard. This core platform can be extended with five specialized add-on modules: 3D Solid Modeling (parametric 3D editing and sheet metal), Mechanica (2D/3D mechanical design with calculators), Construction (architectural/engineering drafting with IFC support), Raster (raster image handling and vectorization), and Topoplan (digital terrain modeling). The product line includes standalone products like nanoCAD 3DScan for 3D scan data processing and nanoCAD Free for basic 2D drafting. Pre-configured bundled solutions (Pro, Mechanica, Construction, Max) combine the platform with specific modules at discounted prices. The platform supports an open API for developers and targets industries including mechanical engineering, construction, architecture, land survey, and oil and gas.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- nanoCAD 26 Platform: Professional-grade CAD platform fully compatible with the industry-standard DWG format with tools for 2D/3D drafting.
- nanoCAD Pro
- nanoCAD Mechanica
- nanoCAD Construction
- nanoCAD Max
- nanoCAD 3DScan
- nanoCAD Free
Products and services
- nanoCAD 26 Platform Professional-grade CAD platform fully compatible with the industry-standard DWG format. Offers standard user interface with a comprehensive set of tools for 2D and 3D drafting that can be extended with specialized modules for engineering, architecture, and construction professionals.
- 3D Solid Modeling Module Extends nanoCAD platform with direct editing and parametric 3D modeling. Provides 3D constraints for mating parts into 3D assemblies and tools for sheet metal modeling.
- Mechanica Module Extends nanoCAD platform with 2D and 3D mechanical design. Features a parametric engine, library of standard parts, and built-in calculators based on ISO and other standards for generating mechanical drawings of gears, shafts, and springs.
- Construction Module Extends nanoCAD platform with drafting utilities for parametric designs in architecture, engineering, and construction. Supports IFC format and parametric libraries of standard parts to automate construction drawings; data can be driven from SQL databases.
- Raster Module Extends nanoCAD platform with specialized tools for handling raster images, including very large ones. Tools import, correct, skew, convert, colorize, vectorize, and smart select raster images.
- Topoplan Module Extends nanoCAD platform with digital terrain modeling. Enables surveyors to create and modify TINs, texture them with raster overlays, generate reliefs, and calculate volumes and areas.
- nanoCAD 3DScan Specialized standalone software for processing 3D scan data into actionable models and documentation. Solves complex engineering tasks in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, and surveying by converting point clouds to precise engineering models, including a full Airborne Laser Scanning (ALS) toolkit.
- nanoCAD Free Free version of nanoCAD providing a set of design tools for creating 2D engineering drawings with no time limitations, used by hobbyists, students, and as a freemium on-ramp to paid products.
- nanoCAD Pro Bundled solution including nanoCAD 26 Platform and 3D Solid Modeling Module. Enables 2D drawings and 3D solid models with 2D and 3D parametric constraints, dynamic UCS for sketching on 3D faces, and documentation drawings linked to 3D models.
- nanoCAD Mechanica Bundle Bundled solution including nanoCAD 26 Platform and Mechanica Module for mechanical drawings of gears, shafts, and springs. Features built-in calculators based on ISO standards, 2D/3D constraints, and reads IDF data from ECAD systems.
- nanoCAD Construction Bundle Bundled solution including nanoCAD 26 Platform and Construction Module for construction drawings on predrawn outlined borders and title blocks with thousands of parametric symbols adhering to ISO and DIN standards; data can be driven from SQL databases.
- nanoCAD Max All-in-one bundled solution including nanoCAD 26 Platform and all modules: 3D Solid Modeling, Mechanica, Construction, Raster, and Topoplan. Provides advanced tools for mechanical design, construction documentation, terrain modeling, raster editing, and 3D modeling in a fully DWG-compatible environment.
Quantifiable outcome
- nanoCAD Pro pricing ($459/year) vs AutoCAD ($2,095/year) represents approximately 78% cost savings
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Companies that use Nanosoft
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Nanosoft technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
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App detail
Feature9 records
Nanosoft partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
32 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- PT Nanocad Bisnis Asia (Indonesia)coreReseller partner for Indonesia market. Located at Gedung Menara 165 Lantai 4, Jl. TB Simatupang Kav 1, Jakarta Selatan. Contact: Citra Kusuma Melati (+62 811 4686 900).
- CAD FOCUS SDN BHD (Malaysia)coreReseller partner for Malaysia. Located at Suite D-5-16, Southgate Commercial Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Contact: TE Goh.
- CloudLand BV (Netherlands)coreReseller partner for Netherlands. Located at Eleanor Rooseveltlaan 3-25, Zoetermeer. Contact: Marvin Jung.
- Rastertech AustraliacoreReseller partner for Australia. Contact: Kevin Breedveld ([email protected]).
- RasterTech FrancecoreReseller partner for France. Located at 6, Rue des Bateliers, 92110 Clichy. Contact: Philippe Daubresse.
- NANOCAD ITALIA s.a.s.coreReseller partner for Italy. Located at Via Vittorio Veneto 21, Acquapendente (VT). Contact: Fabrizio Pieri.
- CADWINSOFT (Korea)coreReseller partner for South Korea. Located at 20-7, Yeongdong-daero 85-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Contact: Kim Taekyu.
- CSoft Marketing Pvt Ltd (India)coreReseller partner for India. Located at 1207 Godrej Waterside, Tower II, 12th Floor, Kolkata. Contact: Kamelia Chaki.
- FLEXIJET (Israel)coreReseller partner for Israel. Located at גבעת ההתישבות 24, בית חנן. Contact: Doron Ben Herzl.
- NANOCAD VIETNAM CO. LTD.coreReseller partner for Vietnam. Located at 925/3 Hong Bang, Ward 9, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City. Contact: Le Hoang.
- Design Machine Corp. (USA)coreReseller partner for USA. Located at 4469 Murietta Ave. 9, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Contact: Maria Kalashnikova.
- AISOFTICA (Germany)coreReseller partner for Germany. Located at Gemmenicher Weg 2, 52074 Aachen, NRW. Contact: Max Kolbyshev.
- SparkDynamic GmbH (Switzerland)coreReseller partner for Switzerland. Located at Neuhofstrasse 17, 8630 Rüti. Contact: Andy Baumgartner.
- Nanocad MéxicocoreReseller partner for Mexico. Located at 77536 Quintana Roo, Cancun, Jardines del Sur 4. Contact: Andrey Camejo.
- LIMIS doo (Serbia)coreReseller partner for Serbia. Located at Veljka Dugoševića 89, 22400 Ruma. Contact: Igor Lukić.
- SIA DG Baltic (Latvia)coreReseller partner for Latvia. Located at Kazdangas 14, Riga. Contact: Guntis Zīlis.
- Rastertech New ZealandcoreReseller partner for New Zealand. Located at 1 Te Mara Place, New Plymouth. Contact: Kevin Breedveld.
- ACS TOTAL SOFTWARE (Romania)coreReseller partner for Romania. Located at Vasile Alecsandri street no. 3, Turda, Cluj. Contact: Sorina Andrus.
- MyNet Technologies Pte Ltd (Singapore)coreReseller partner for Singapore. Located at 5 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2A, #03-32 AMK Tech II. Contact: Stephanie Mong.
- TECHSOFT s.r.o. (Slovakia)coreReseller partner for Slovakia. Located at Podtatranska 4931/23, 058 01 Poprad. Contact: Jan Pajerchin.
- CCM Systems Co.,Ltd. (Thailand)coreReseller partner for Thailand. Located at SOI Nawamin 163 Buengkum, Bangkok. Contact: Saksin Chongolnee.
- DGA YAZILIM SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI. (Turkey)coreReseller partner for Turkey. Located at Goztepe Mah. 116 Sk. No:5, Konak/Izmir. Contact: Deniz Guzelgulgen.
- SOFTICA (Uzbekistan)coreReseller partner for Uzbekistan. Located at 100131, Tashkent, Uchtepa district. Contact: Aziz Norkhujaev.
- Studio 37 Informatica (Hungary)coreReseller partner for Hungary. Located at 7636 Pécs, Tildy Zoltán u. 37. Contact: Gabor Takacs.
- LEASETECH OE (Greece)coreReseller partner for Greece. Located at Pavlopoulou 81, 263 31, Patras. Contact: Mourtzouchos Dimitris.
- Rambla Informàtica s.l. (Spain)coreReseller partner for Spain. Contact: Marta Ruiz.
- AGECS Inc (Egypt)coreReseller partner for Egypt. Located at 16 Street 33, District 1, New Cairo. Contact: Dr. Ihab El Aghoury.
- IMIDA GmbH (Germany)coreReseller partner for Germany. Located at Harthauser Str 4, 67373 Dudenhofen. Contact: Mark Maximowitsch.
- GLOBAL EQUINOX ENGINEERING LTD (Cyprus)coreReseller partner for Cyprus. Located at G. Kranidioti 79, 2231, Nicosia.
- MegaCAD Ingenieria Y Sistemas Sas (Colombia)coreReseller partner for Colombia. Located at Carrera 84A No. 14A – 16, Barrio El Ingenio II, Cali. Contact: Fabricio Arce.
- CADENG SOFTWARES SOUTH AMERICA LTDA (Brazil)coreReseller partner for Brazil. Contact: Wesley Santos.
- Engmex (Brazil)coreReseller partner for Brazil. Contact: Kleber Bastos.
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Frequently asked questions about Nanosoft
What does Nanosoft do?
Nanosoft develops and sells the nanoCAD platform, a professional-grade 2D/3D CAD application that runs natively on the industry-standard DWG format. The platform is sold on annual subscriptions with optional add-on modules for mechanical design, construction, terrain modeling, raster handling, and 3D scanning, plus pre-configured bundled solutions (Pro, Mechanica, Construction, Max) and a free version (nanoCAD Free). The offering targets engineers, architects, surveyors, and construction professionals seeking a cost-effective AutoCAD alternative.
Is Nanosoft a public or private company?
Nanosoft is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Nanosoft founded?
Nanosoft was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Nanosoft based?
Nanosoft is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, in the Europe region.
How does Nanosoft make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses (Subscription) is the primary driver. The others are software Licenses (Perpetual), network/Enterprise Licenses and module Bundles.
Does Nanosoft have an API?
Yes. nanoCAD offers an AutoCAD-compatible programming platform with an open API for developers. The API interface supports multiple programming languages and technologies: C, C++, C#, COM, .NET, LISP, VBscript, JavaScript, and command scripting. Developers can use this API to customize and develop CAD applications according to their needs, integrate calculations, automate design activities, and link drawings with external databases.
What industry is Nanosoft in?
Nanosoft's product category is Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAACAA, 3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 541420.