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Top 23 General-Purpose CAD Software Companies (November 2026)

As of November 2026, Latka tracks 23 General-Purpose CAD software companies. They have combined revenues of $80.4M and employ 728 people. They have raised $13.1M and serve 67.2M customers combined.

Every company below sells General-Purpose CAD software to other businesses and is ranked by its most recent annual revenue. Revenue, funding, headcount and customer figures come from CEO interviews on the Latka podcast, public company filings, and Latka estimates where a company has not disclosed a number.

What General-Purpose CAD Software Companies do

General-Purpose CAD Software encompasses digital tools used for designing, drafting, and creating detailed technical documentation of physical components in both 2D and 3D formats. These applications are commonly utilized by engineers, architects, product designers, and manufacturers to visualize objects prior to production, facilitating the design and modification processes seamlessly. The software often includes features such as modeling capabilities, simulation tools, and collaboration functionalities, which help streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Typical use cases for this software range from building infrastructure and creating product prototypes to designing components for electronics and machinery. Users benefit from intuitive interfaces and specialized tools that allow for intricate detailing and precision in design. By centralizing design data, general-purpose CAD software also supports version control and team collaboration, making it an essential tool across various sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and automotive industries.

Companies
23
Revenue
$80.4M
Funding
$13.1M
Employees
728

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Top General-Purpose CAD Software Companies by revenue

Showing 10 of 23 companies ranked by annual revenue.

1Vectorworks logo
Vectorworks

Columbia, Maryland, United States

Global design and BIM software leader serving 650,000+ professionals in the architecture, landscape and entertainment industries. Since 1985, we’ve been committed to helping designers capture inspiration and nurture innovation to bring their visions to life. Our software is a one-platform solution for designers to build data-rich, visual models without sacrificing the design process, while collaborating with on- and offsite teams throughout the project lifecycle. View employment opportunities on our jobs board: http://www.vectorworks.net/company/careers

Revenue
$34.7M
Customers
685K
Year founded
1985
Team size
315
2Cedreo logo
Cedreo

Saint-Herblain, Pays de la Loire 44800, France

Cedreo is a 3D home design software for home builders, contractors, and remodelers. With Cedreo, everyone can easily create a complete conceptual design presentation in just 2 hours including 2D and 3D floor plans and exterior stunning photorealistic 3D renderings. That way, they streamline their sales process, reduce their pre-sale costs and improve client's buying experience.

Revenue
$10.5M
Customers
4K
Year founded
2012
Team size
48
3Graebert logo
Graebert

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Developer of a computer-aided design and drafting software created to work on desktop, mobile and other cloud-based platform. The company develops dwg-based 2D and 3D CAD software for windows, mac and linux and specializes in software development and application development services.

Revenue
$8.1M
Customers
1M
Year founded
1977
Team size
98
4PARTORY logo
PARTORY

Hradec Kralove, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic

PARTORY is a digital factory specializing in the production of custom metal parts based on technical drawings. The company aims to streamline and digitalize procurement, offering extensive manufacturing capacity.

Revenue
$4.5M
Year founded
2018
Team size
20
5Planner 5D logo
Planner 5D

Vilnius, Lithuania

Planner 5D is a Lithuanian company that developed and maintained the Planner 5D platform. Planner 5D is a home design and interior decorating platform that allows users to create 2D and 3D floor plans and design their homes using a range of features, including furniture, textures, and colors. The platform can be accessed online or via mobile app and is available in both free and paid versions. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Revenue
$3.8M
Customers
65.5M
Year founded
2011
Funding
$1.6M
Team size
77
6VECTARY logo
VECTARY

Redwood City, California, United States

Provider of an online 3D design platform intended to empower people to create 3D models. The company's platform offers tools for modeling, customization and sharing, as well as offers tutorials to show easy ways to create complex models, enabling users to quickly and easily turn design ideas into beautiful and ready-to-print 3D models.

Revenue
$3.2M
Year founded
2014
Funding
$10M
Team size
31
7PVComplete logo
PVComplete

Berkeley, California, United States

PVComplete is a leader in solar design software that helps visualize energy solutions. Hundreds of companies big and small use PVComplete software to design, configure and permit solar projects. The PVComplete software suite has tools for residential, commercial and utility scale solar design. PVComplete enables seamless solar design from concept to construction. PVComplete is for solar sales and design professionals who want to work together on a single, versatile platform that combines efficiency with accuracy. Unlike single purpose tools that require the project teams to transfer information from one place to another, hindering accuracy and productivity, PVComplete's online design tool, PVSketch, communicates with PVCAD, the first and only CAD for solar built with Autodesk technology. PVSketch: Fast solar design for sales teams www.pvsketch.com. PVSketch is free to use. PVCAD: The first and only CAD for solar, built with Autodesk Technology. Precision solar design for engineers and designers. PVCAD Mega: Utility scale design software for large MW plants with fixed tilt or trackers. Features: Module layout and stringing automation Energy Production Modeling w/ NREL's System Advisory Model Module and inverter data in the cloud Automatic Single line generation Obstruction and shadow modeling BOM and cost table automation NEC compliant conductor sizing, voltage drop, conduit and wire automation Comparison of multiple project versions Contact us or visit our website for more information and to download a free trial.

Revenue
$3M
Year founded
2015
Team size
27
8Taika3D Oy logo
Taika3D Oy

Espoo, Finland

It's not magic Automatic 3D design made simple! The Taika3D solution expedites and automates the whole process from 3D scanning to 3D printing. The core of the innovation is in automating the 3D modelling according to client rules, with consistent high quality output.

Revenue
$2.9M
Year founded
2018
Team size
16
9Draftaid logo
Draftaid

Toronto, Canada

Go from 3D models to CAD drawings using AI

Revenue
$1.5M
Year founded
2023
Team size
10
10ShapeDiver logo
ShapeDiver

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

ShapeDiver is a self-service, cloud-native, SaaS platform that helps individuals and businesses build applications based on parametric CAD models made with Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper. Our clients use our technology to create very cost-efficient 3D product configurators and internal collaboration tools that help them automate, modernize and improve their design, production, sales and marketing efforts. Our platform has over 5,000 registered users from 95+ countries. We work with companies from over 15 different industries, such as Furniture, Jewelry, Medical Devices, Apparel, and AEC, ranging from SMBs to Fortune 500 companies.

Revenue
$1.4M
Year founded
2015
Team size
13

Frequently asked questions about General-Purpose CAD Software Companies

How many General-Purpose CAD software companies are there?

Latka tracks 23 General-Purpose CAD software companies with reported revenue. Together they generate $80.4M in annual revenue and employ 728 people.

Which General-Purpose CAD software company is the largest?

Vectorworks is the largest, with $34.7M in annual revenue, founded in 1985.

How much revenue does a typical General-Purpose CAD software company make?

The average General-Purpose CAD software company in this list makes $3.5M a year, across 23 companies with reported revenue. They serve 67.2M customers combined.

Who are the leading General-Purpose CAD software vendors?

Ranked by annual revenue, the leaders are Vectorworks, Cedreo, Graebert, PARTORY and Planner 5D.

How much funding have General-Purpose CAD software companies raised?

The 23 General-Purpose CAD software companies tracked here have raised $13.1M in disclosed funding between them.

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Inclusion Criteria

- The software must support both 2D and 3D design capabilities. - It should provide tools for modeling, drafting, and documentation. - The application must facilitate collaboration among users for shared design projects. - It should enable simulation and analysis of designs before manufacturing. - Not just a viewer; must allow for creation and modification of designs.