Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 31, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ZWCAD or Vectorworks?
Vectorworks is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ZWCAD, and ZWCAD is rated higher (79/100) than Vectorworks (72/100). Vectorworks offers users more features (4) than ZWCAD (3).
Looking for the right Architecture and CAD solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
ZWSOFT Vs. Vectorworks
ZWSOFT : ZWSOFT (ZWCAD Software Co., Ltd.) is a world-renowned CAD/CAM solutions provider, with over 320,000 clients across 80 countries. With a reputation as a committed and reliable provider of CAD/CAM software to the AEC and MCAD industries, ZWSOFT has created design software products that have continuously satisfied the needs of 2D and 3D.
Vectorworks: ENJOY EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE WITH VECTORWORKS 2019. WE’VE ADDED CAPABILITIES TO MAKE YOUR EVERYDAY TASKS EVEN EASIER TO ACCOMPLISH.
Who is more expensive? ZWCAD or Vectorworks?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Architecture and CAD software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ZWCAD and Vectorworks.
ZWCAD price starts at $899.00 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 ZWCAD is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Architecture and CAD software. Vectorworks price starts at $1,690 per license , When comparing Vectorworks to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Architecture and CAD software cost.
Bottom line: Vectorworks is more expensive than ZWCAD.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ZWCAD Vs. Vectorworks based on some of the most important and required Architecture and CAD features.
ZWCAD: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Vectorworks: Data Import/Export, Project Collaboration, Collaboration Center , Computer aided design.
Target customer size
ZWCAD's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and Vectorworks's target customer size include: SMBs.