What GstarCAD does

GstarCAD (浩辰CAD), developed by Suzhou Gstarsoft Co., Ltd. (苏州浩辰软件股份有限公司), is a Chinese CAD software company founded in 1992 and publicly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market, ticker 688657), headquartered in Suzhou with 501-1000 employees. The company builds a proprietary, independently-controlled CAD core engine marketed as 浩辰CAD 2027, with claimed domestic-and-international-leading performance on DWG compatibility, drawing parsing, and cloud collaboration, plus a unique capability to both operate and create dynamic blocks. Its product platform spans a core 2D CAD, a 3D CAD product (浩辰3D 2027), BIM (GstarBIM 2027), cloud-collaborative CAD (浩辰CAD 365, 浩辰CAD看图王 viewer with 100M+ global users across mobile, web, desktop), and vertical solutions for architecture, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and power engineering (e.g., 浩辰CAD建筑, 浩辰CAD机械, 浩辰CAD暖通, 浩辰CAD给排水, 浩辰CAD电气, 浩辰CAD电力). The portfolio also includes an AI layer (浩辰AI助手, 浩辰AI识图, GstarRender AI渲染, 浩辰AI楼梯), secondary-development SDKs, and platform variants for Linux, HarmonyOS, and macOS to support Xinchuang-compliant deployments.

The company monetizes through a hybrid model: perpetual software licenses on the flagship platform, recurring subscriptions on cloud/mobile products (for example, 浩辰CAD看图王 premium membership at 24 RMB/month or 189 RMB/year), quote-based enterprise and government/SOE contracts via direct sales (hotline 400-800-1418), international channel licensing and partnerships across 175 countries, and professional services for deployments and training. Go-to-market is hybrid: product-led growth via freemium downloads and self-serve licensing for individuals and SMB, paired with enterprise field sales and channel partner recruitment for AEC, manufacturing, and government/信创 (Xinchuang) customers. Named enterprise references include National Grid, China State Construction, Power China, Sinopec, SANY Heavy Industry, Huawei, CNOOC, Yellow River Survey, Siemens (China), and Korean TopenTech, alongside education-segment deployments.

Name

GstarCAD

Legal name

苏州浩辰软件股份有限公司

Website

https://gstarcad.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GstarCAD (浩辰CAD), developed by Suzhou Gstarsoft Co., Ltd. (STAR Market ticker 688657), is a Chinese CAD software provider offering an independently-developed 2D/3D CAD, BIM, and cloud-collaboration platform serving AEC, manufacturing, government/SOE, and education customers across 175 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms (HDAEAKAA)

Keywords

• CAD software
• 2D drafting
• 3D modeling
• BIM solutions
• Cloud collaboration

Headquarters

HQ city

Suzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (Perpetual): One-time perpetual license sales for flagship 浩辰CAD platform and vertical solutions (architecture, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, power engineering). Permanent authorization model with flexible licensing.
2. Subscription / Membership (Cloud & Mobile): Premium membership for 浩辰CAD看图王 mobile and cloud apps (24 RMB/month or 189 RMB/year), providing expanded cloud storage, CAD editing features, and cross-device synchronization across PC, mobile, and web.
3. Enterprise Solutions & Professional Services: Enterprise-grade CAD solutions, custom deployments, technical training, and consulting services for large organizations including government agencies and state-owned enterprises.
4. International Licensing & Partnerships: Revenue from international market expansion through partnerships, acquisitions, and localized product offerings across 175 countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GstarCAD develops and sells proprietary 2D/3D computer-aided design (CAD) software, BIM software, cloud-based collaborative CAD platforms, and AI-assisted design tools for engineering, construction, manufacturing, government, and education users. The product portfolio includes flagship GstarCAD 2027, vertical solutions for architecture, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, power, and water supply/drainage, cloud viewer 浩辰CAD看图王, and 浩辰CAD 365 collaborative design platform. The company sells through perpetual licenses, subscriptions, and enterprise contracts, serving 100M+ users across 175 countries.

Product overview

GstarCAD (浩辰软件) is a comprehensive industrial CAD software provider offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering centers on GstarCAD 2027, a 2D CAD platform with independent controllable technology, complemented by vertical industry solutions (architectural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, power, water supply/drainage), BIM (GstarBIM 2027), and 3D CAD (浩辰3D). Cloud offerings include GstarCAD 365 for collaborative cloud CAD and 浩辰CAD看图王 as a viewer reaching over 100 million global users across mobile, web, and desktop. The portfolio also includes AI-powered features (浩辰AI助手, 浩辰AI识图, GstarRender AI渲染) and specialized solutions for the China IT (信创) industry. Products span 2D/3D CAD, BIM, cloud collaboration, and AI-assisted design, serving engineering construction and manufacturing industries across 175 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 浩辰CAD看图王: Cloud-based CAD viewing application supporting mobile, web, and desktop platforms with over 100 million global users.
• GstarBIM
• 浩辰CAD 365
• 浩辰3D
• ARCHLine.XP
• Gstar-ZIXEL 3D CAD

Products and services

• GstarCAD 2027 (浩辰CAD 2027) Flagship 2D CAD platform with independently controllable core technology, strong DWG compatibility, ultra-fast performance, advanced drawing parsing, and cloud collaboration. Available on Windows, Linux, macOS, HarmonyOS, and mobile platforms, targeting professional designers and engineers across AEC, manufacturing, and government sectors.
• GstarCAD 365 (浩辰CAD 365) Cloud-based CAD collaborative design solution that transitions traditional CAD workflows to cloud-based real-time synchronization and distributed team collaboration. Targets design firms and enterprises needing cross-team, cross-location design collaboration.
• GstarCAD Viewer (浩辰CAD看图王) Cloud-based CAD viewing, annotation, and collaboration application available on mobile, web, and desktop platforms. Supports viewing and editing DWG/DXF/RVT files with cross-device sync and serves 100M+ global users, with premium membership at 24 RMB/month or 189 RMB/year.
• GstarCAD Architecture 2027 (浩辰CAD建筑 2027) Professional architectural CAD software providing intelligent building drawing tools for construction documentation and BIM modeling. Enables collaboration with MEP and other disciplines, targeting architects and building designers in the AEC industry.
• GstarCAD Mechanical 2027 (浩辰CAD机械 2027) 2D CAD software focused on mechanical design with a standardized intelligent drawing environment, rich standard parts library, and flexible parts list (BOM) system. Targets mechanical design engineers and manufacturing enterprises needing detailed component drawings.
• GstarCAD Electrical 2027 (浩辰CAD电气 2027) Electrical CAD software for electrical engineering design including power distribution, controls, and lighting systems. Targets electrical engineers in construction and industrial sectors.
• GstarCAD HVAC 2027 (浩辰CAD暖通 2027) HVAC CAD software for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning engineering design. Targets MEP engineers in construction and building services.
• GstarCAD Power 2027 (浩辰CAD电力 2027) Power engineering CAD software for electrical power system design, targeting power utilities, grid operators, and power engineering consultancies.
• GstarCAD Water Supply/Drainage 2027 (浩辰CAD给排水 2027) Water supply and drainage CAD software for plumbing and drainage engineering design. Targets plumbing engineers in construction and building services.
• GstarBIM 2027 Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for 3D design and building lifecycle management, enabling collaborative design workflows and full CAD-BIM integration. Targets architecture, engineering, and construction firms managing building projects.
• 浩辰3D 2027 (GstarCAD 3D) 3D CAD software for three-dimensional design and modeling in manufacturing and engineering applications. Targets product designers and engineers needing 3D modeling capabilities.
• ARCHLine.XP Professional CAD software for architectural design, part of the Gstarsoft industrial CAD product lineup. Targets architects and interior designers.
• Gstar-ZIXEL 3D CAD 3D CAD product in the Gstarsoft portfolio, part of the 2025 product lineup targeting three-dimensional design and modeling applications.
• 浩辰CAD Cloud (GstarCAD Cloud) Cloud-based CAD infrastructure for enterprise deployment and cloud CAD services, enabling organizations to host and deliver CAD capabilities via cloud platforms.
• 浩辰CAD看图王 Enterprise SDK Enterprise SDK for embedding CAD viewing, editing, and collaboration capabilities into third-party applications. Targets software vendors and enterprises integrating CAD functionality into their platforms.
• 浩辰云建筑 (Gstar Cloud Architecture) Cloud-based architecture design platform targeted at architectural firms and building designers needing cloud-native architectural drafting and collaboration.
• 浩辰CAD图学教学平台 (GstarCAD Graphics Teaching Platform) Education-specific CAD teaching platform for engineering graphics and design fundamentals instruction. Targets universities, vocational schools, and educational institutions.
• 浩辰CAD母线槽 (GstarCAD Busway) Specialized CAD software for busway (bus duct) design in electrical power distribution applications. Targets electrical equipment manufacturers and power distribution designers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 million global users across 175 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BIM World Munich 2025coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 November 2025Gstarsoft participated in BIM World Munich 2025 to showcase its CAD, BIM, and Cloud technology solutions to the European market. The event marked a significant milestone in the company's European market expansion strategy, with plans to invest in localized support, ecosystem expansion, and talent development to facilitate growth and adoption in Europe.
• 黄河勘测规划设计研究院 (Yellow River Survey, Planning and Design Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration to build a new benchmark for domestic CAD applications in China's water conservancy industry. The partnership applies GstarCAD solutions to major water infrastructure projects along the Yellow River.
• 浩科数智 (Haoke Digital Intelligence)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation between GstarCAD's BIM+AI intelligent design capabilities and Haoke's digital intelligence solutions, announced in April 2026.
• 合肥量圳 (Hefei Liangzhen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership announced in April 2026 combining BIM+AI intelligent design capabilities, strengthening the AI-powered industrial software ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dassault Systèmes: Provider of CATIA and SolidWorks, competing with GstarCAD in 3D CAD, BIM-adjacent design, and PLM workflows. Targets the same engineering, manufacturing, and AEC customer base with deeper enterprise and cloud-native (3DEXPERIENCE) capabilities.
• Bricsys (BricsCAD): Belgian developer of BricsCAD, a DWG-native CAD platform competing with GstarCAD in international mid-market and AEC segments. Direct alternative for users seeking AutoCAD-compatible 2D/3D CAD at lower cost.
• Autodesk: Maker of AutoCAD, the dominant 2D/3D CAD platform and GstarCAD's primary direct competitor. Competes head-to-head on DWG-based workflows, vertical industry suites, and increasingly on cloud (AutoCAD Web, Fusion 360) and AI features.
• Bentley Systems: Provider of OpenBuildings, OpenRoads, and infrastructure engineering/BIM software. Competes with GstarBIM and AEC verticals in building and infrastructure design workflows.
• ZWSOFT (ZWCAD): Chinese CAD vendor offering ZWCAD as a direct DWG-compatible alternative to AutoCAD. Closest head-to-head competitor in the China domestic CAD market, targeting the same government/SOE Xinchuang-driven replacement opportunity.
• PTC: Provider of Creo (formerly Pro/ENGINEER), Onshape (cloud-native CAD), and related PLM/ALM software. Competes with GstarCAD 3D in manufacturing CAD and represents a benchmark for cloud and SaaS delivery models.

Emerging players

• Altair Engineering: Provider of simulation-driven design and Inspire for generative design. Adjacent competitor in CAD-adjacent design, simulation, and increasingly AI-driven design automation relevant to GstarCAD's AI roadmap.
• Trimble (SketchUp, Tekla): Provider of SketchUp for 3D modeling and Tekla for structural BIM. Overlaps with GstarCAD's 3D and BIM offerings in architecture, construction, and structural design segments.
• Hexagon (CAD/CAM): Owns CAD/CAM brands such as ALPHACAM and VISI used in manufacturing and metrology. Competes with GstarCAD in manufacturing CAD/CAM and design-for-manufacturing workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Provider of Solid Edge, NX, and Teamcenter for mechanical design, manufacturing, and PLM. Overlaps with GstarCAD Mechanical in manufacturing CAD and with broader Siemens industrial software suite.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments1 record

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

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