progeCAD

What progeCAD does

progeCAD is a professional 2D/3D computer-aided design (CAD) software product developed and sold by progeSOFT S.r.l., an Italian private software company headquartered in Como, Italy, founded in 1999. The software is positioned as a low-cost alternative to Autodesk AutoCAD, built on the IntelliCAD engine (currently IntelliCAD 14.1 in progeCAD 2027) with Spatial ACIS for 3D solid modeling, and ships native DWG format support so users can open, edit, and save AutoCAD drawings without conversion. Technical scope spans professional drafting, mechanical and architectural 3D modeling, BIM import for Autodesk Revit (RVT/RFA through version 2026) and IFC files, GIS and surveying tools with ESRI ArcGIS and Microsoft Bing basemaps, photorealistic rendering via the integrated Artisan renderer, and AI-enabled raster-to-vector and text translation features.

progeCAD serves four primary segments: Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC), Mechanical CAD (MCAD), Survey/GIS/Civil Engineering, and generic professional drafting users. Its value proposition centers on perpetual licensing (no annual subscription fees), an AutoCAD-like Classic and Ribbon interface that eliminates retraining, and bundled premium features such as PDF-to-DWG conversion, the 22,000+ iCADLib block library, and integration with Traceparts, Cadenas, and BIM&CO (offering access to over 100 million CAD models and BIM objects). The customer logo roster disclosed on the company website spans approximately 35 multinational and government accounts across industrial, automotive, energy, electronics, construction, telecommunications, and public-sector end markets.

Commercially, progeCAD monetizes through one-time perpetual license sales across Single, Flexible, Network, and Site-tier license configurations, sold via direct e-commerce at progesoft.com, a global network of local resellers and exclusive distributors, and channel partners distributing vertical plugins (SPCAD, TcpMDT, CADprofi, progeEARTH, Mech-Q, etc.). Recurring revenue comes from the optional iCARE annual maintenance and support subscription (with an 18% bundling discount). A 30-day free trial underpins a product-led growth funnel, supported by YouTube video tutorials, SEO-optimized multilingual content (12+ languages), customer case studies, and free trial downloads as primary marketing channels. A separate sub-brand, iCADMac, offers an AutoCAD-compatible CAD experience for macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Name

progeCAD

Legal name

progeSOFT

Website

https://progesoft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

progeCAD, developed by Italian progeSOFT, sells a low-cost, perpetual-license 2D/3D CAD software compatible with AutoCAD's DWG format, targeting AEC, mechanical, surveying, and general drafting professionals worldwide via direct sales, resellers, and its iCADMac sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital Inventory, Part Libraries & Secure File Management (IMAAACAH)

Keywords

• CAD software
• AutoCAD alternative
• DWG file support
• 2D 3D drafting
• Perpetual licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Como

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Perpetual Software License: One-time purchase of perpetual license for progeCAD Professional. The license does not expire and allows indefinite use without annual fees. Users decide when to upgrade to newer versions.
2. iCARE Maintenance and Support: Optional 1-year subscription-based maintenance program providing software updates, new versions, and premium technical support via web with help desk, ticket, email, and remote support. Can be bundled with license purchase at 18% discount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

progeCAD Professional is an AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D DWG-based CAD application offering drafting, solid modeling, BIM import for Revit and IFC, geolocation and GIS tools, PDF-to-DWG conversion, an Artisan Renderer, and an AI-powered raster-to-vector and text translation module, all delivered under a perpetual license with no annual subscription. The product is built on the IntelliCAD engine with ACIS solids technology and ships with an iCADLib of 22,000+ blocks plus integration with Traceparts, Cadenas, and BIM&CO for 100M+ additional CAD and BIM objects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iCADMac: AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D DWG CAD software for Mac, supporting up to Sequoia and Intel/ARM M processors. Operates as a separate product and separate website (icadmac.com).

Products and services

• progeCAD Professional AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D DWG-native CAD software for AEC, MCAD, surveying/GIS, and general drafting professionals. Built on the IntelliCAD engine (14.1 in progeCAD 2027) with ACIS solids from Spatial, Dynamic Blocks, BIM import for Revit/IFC, Artisan Renderer, PDF-to-DWG, Raster Draw AI, GIS basemaps, and AI-powered drawing text translation, sold under perpetual licenses (Single, Flexible, Network, Site).
• iCADMac AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D DWG-based CAD software for macOS, supporting up to macOS Sequoia on both Intel and Apple Silicon (ARM M-series) processors. Targeted at Mac-based AEC and MCAD professionals needing the same DWG-native editing experience as progeCAD Professional.
• iCARE Maintenance and Support Optional 1-year subscription-based maintenance and premium support program for progeCAD Professional, providing software updates, new versions, and premium technical support via web, help desk, ticket, email, and remote support. Available at 18% discount when bundled with license purchase; must be purchased within 30 days after registration.
• progeCAD 2027 (release) Major annual release of progeCAD Professional built on the IntelliCAD 14.1 engine, introducing the new Flex License system, DWG Compare command, ESRI ArcGIS basemaps, PDF-to-CAD workflow, 2D isometric drawing, UI Migrate Tool, Dimension Grips Menu, Visual LISP IDE with VS Code integration, Revit 2026 support, and AEC enhancements. Performance claims include up to 63% faster snapping, 2x faster Copy, 12x faster Break, and 30x faster Copy to Clipboard.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 63% faster snapping, 2x faster Copy, 12x faster Break, 30x faster Copy to Clipboard in progeCAD 2027
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers36 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration35 records

AI capability5 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TracepartscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of Traceparts web portal within iCADLib blocks library. Provides progeCAD users with access to hundreds of supplier catalogs and over 100 million CAD models and product datasheets for design, purchasing, manufacturing, and maintenance processes.
• CadenascoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of Cadenas web portal within iCADLib blocks library. Provides access to 3D CAD content and component catalogs from leading manufacturers worldwide.
• BIM&COcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of BIM&CO platform within iCADLib providing access to BIM objects and high-quality parametric data for building design workflows.
• Spatial (ACIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationACIS solids modeling technology licensed from Spatial, the same technology used by AutoCAD for 3D solid modeling. Enables full ACIS viewing, creation, and editing within progeCAD.
• Microsoft (Bing Maps, OneDrive, Excel)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Microsoft Bing for geolocation maps, OneDrive for cloud file storage, and Excel for dynamic data linking with CAD tables via DATALINK functionality.
• ESRI (ArcGIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationESRI ArcGIS basemaps integration with five new layers: OpenStreetMap, Imagery, Streets, Light Gray, Dark Gray. Also supports ESRI-SHAPE file import with geometry and attributes.
• Autodesk (Revit, IFC)coreTechnology or IntegrationImport Autodesk Revit (RVT/RFA up to version 2026) and IFC BIM files into DWG drawings. Supports IFC export with IFC4 or IFC4x3 schema. Also supports Microstation DGN files and ESRI-SHAPE format.
• SPCAD (Cadomation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSPCAD provides topography, cartography, and cadastral mapping plugin with over 120 tools across 9 panels. Supports more than 4,500 coordinate systems. Available for progeCAD in English and Spanish.
• TcpMDT (Aplitop)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading civil solution for surveying and engineering, providing modular design and advanced tools for civil engineering and surveying workflows.
• progeCAD North America (progeEARTH)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides progeEARTH Land Development Suite for civil survey including Survey/Cogo, DTM, and Road Design modules, powered by progeCAD Professional.
• SDBOXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional CAD add-on for creating complete topographic survey plans from survey point import to final print-ready PDF, organized in clear practical workflows.
• progeBILLD (progeCAD US)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional MEP building services design software including modules for Electrical, Mechanical/Structural, and HVAC/Piping with bill of materials export and manufacturer libraries.
• CADprofiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCAD add-on for architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical installation design. Available in 22 languages with extensive symbol libraries.
• COGO SoftwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurvey, Cogo, DTM, and Road Design software providing low-cost alternative for land survey, coordinate geometry, digital terrain modeling, and corridor design.
• StairDesigner (WoodDesigner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVersatile stair design software for progeCAD supporting spiral stairs, straight flights, turning stairs with winders, curved stairs, and various materials including wood, metal, or stone.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ZWSOFT (ZWCAD): ZWSOFT's ZWCAD is the closest direct competitor to progeCAD: a DWG-native, AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D CAD platform sold globally as a low-cost alternative, with comparable perpetual licensing and reseller distribution.
• Nanosoft (nanoCAD): nanoCAD is a low-cost DWG-based 2D/3D CAD product targeting the same AutoCAD-alternative use cases as progeCAD, with overlapping verticals (AEC, mechanical, civil) and a comparable price-sensitive value proposition.
• Bricsys (BricsCAD): BricsCAD is an AutoCAD-compatible DWG CAD product from Bricsys (a Hexagon company), targeting the same low-cost-AutoCAD-alternative segment with .dwg compatibility, similar licensing models, and overlapping AEC/MCAD use cases.
• Graebert ARES Commander: ARES Commander is a DWG-compatible CAD platform from Graebert with similar AutoCAD-alternative positioning, perpetual and subscription licensing, and an ecosystem approach to plugins — directly comparable to progeCAD.
• Dassault Systèmes DraftSight: DraftSight is Dassault's 2D/3D DWG-based CAD offering aimed at AutoCAD users and competing head-to-head with progeCAD in professional drafting and SMB/enterprise seats.

Others

• IntelliCAD Technology Consortium: ITC is the industry consortium that develops and licenses the IntelliCAD engine on which progeCAD is built — a key technology provider/ecosystem participant rather than a head-to-head competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk AutoCAD: AutoCAD is the market-leading DWG CAD platform and the primary competitor that progeCAD explicitly positions against; it operates broadly across all CAD use cases with a much larger portfolio, ecosystem, and SaaS/cloud extensions.
• Bentley MicroStation: MicroStation is Bentley's DGN-based infrastructure/AEC CAD platform; broader incumbent competing for AEC, civil, and infrastructure drafting workloads where progeCAD also plays.

Emerging players

• FreeCAD: FreeCAD is an open-source 3D parametric modeler that competes with progeCAD at the entry/individual/SMB tier, particularly for mechanical and general 3D design use cases.
• PTC Onshape: Onshape is a cloud-native SaaS CAD platform from PTC, representing a structurally different (collaborative, subscription) model to progeCAD's desktop perpetual approach while still competing for the same 2D/3D drafting workload.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProgeSOFT
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@progecadprofessional
• Facebookfacebook.com/progecad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/progecad

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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