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AutoCAD alternative?
AutoCAD is full CAD drafting software. FloorScan analyzes a PDF plan automatically and exports a DXF you can open in AutoCAD.
Full CAD vs instant analysis
AutoCAD is the industry standard for drafting and editing CAD drawings — powerful but expensive with a steep learning curve. FloorScan is not a CAD editor: it reads a PDF plan, detects walls, openings and rooms, computes surfaces, and exports a layered DXF you can then open in AutoCAD. Use FloorScan for fast analysis, AutoCAD for full drafting.
Why FloorScan alongside AutoCAD
No CAD skills needed
Upload a PDF and get measurements — no drafting expertise required.
Minutes, not hours
Automatic detection replaces manual tracing of an entire plan.
DXF for AutoCAD
Export a layered DXF and continue in AutoCAD if you need full editing.
FloorScan vs AutoCAD — feature-by-feature
| Feature | FloorScan | AutoCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic wall/door/window detection | ||
| Automated AI takeoff | ||
| No CAD skills required | ||
| Runs in the browser (no install) | Partial | |
| DXF (AutoCAD) export | Yes, separate layers | |
| Create/draw plans from scratch | ||
| Simple UX (no learning curve) | ||
| Pricing | Free · €79 · €199 | ~$235/mo or ~$2,000/yr |
Comparison based on publicly available information (official sites, docs) at time of writing. Competitor offerings may change.
Switch in 3 steps
Upload the PDF plan
No need to redraw in CAD: start from the PDF.
Analyze automatically
FloorScan auto-scales and detects geometry; you review the masks.
Export DXF
Open the layered DXF in AutoCAD or hand off the Excel takeoff.
Migration FAQs
Is FloorScan a replacement for AutoCAD?
No. AutoCAD is for drafting and editing CAD. FloorScan automates analysis and takeoff from a PDF and exports DXF — it complements AutoCAD rather than replacing it.
Can I edit the plan in FloorScan?
You can correct detection (masks, rooms, openings) and add measurements, but full CAD editing belongs in AutoCAD.
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