From drawing to the cutting machine
Nesting, G-code and laser tools are built into MCAD: draw, nest on the sheet, simulate the cut and send it to the CNC, laser or plasma machine with no extra CAM software.
MCAD 2026 · AutoCAD alternative
A 2D AutoCAD alternative you can own
MCAD 2026 opens your existing DWG/DXF drawings, uses the commands and aliases drafters already know, and is a one-time purchase — built and supported by an engineering team in Thailand.
MCAD 2026 compared with AutoCAD
| Topic | MCAD 2026 | AutoCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | Perpetual THB 15,000, or web THB 690/month · THB 6,900/year (incl. 7% VAT) | Subscription |
| DWG / DXF | Open, edit and save, no extra converter | Native format |
| Commands | 233 commands + aliases, OSNAP, Ortho, Polar | Full set |
| Electrical | 547-symbol MET library (IEC electrical, ISO 1219 pneumatic) and a wiring wizard | Separate toolset |
| BUILT INSheet nesting | Built in, true-shape: hundreds of parts on a sheet, placed straight back into the drawing | Not built in; needs separate nesting software or an add-on |
| BUILT ING-code for CNC / laser / plasma | Export G-code straight from the drawing, with cut simulation, holes-before-outline order and lead-ins | Not built in; needs separate CAM software |
| BUILT INLaser and wire cutting | Prepare, nest, simulate and export DXF/G-code in one program | Draws the parts; cutting steps need other software |
| BUILT INGear generator | Involute spur gears, ready to cut | Not built in |
| In the browser | MCAD Web opens DWG | Web app available |
| Support | Thai team, LINE / phone | Through resellers |
Keep your drawings
Open existing DWG files with layers, colours, linetypes, blocks and dimensions intact, then send DWG back to customers.
Pay once
A perpetual MCAD licence keeps working — useful for workshops and design teams that do not want a yearly bill.
Try it first
Download the installer or open MCAD Web and try it on your own drawings before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Can MCAD open AutoCAD DWG files?
Yes. MCAD 2026 opens, edits and saves DWG and DXF straight after installation, with no separate converter.
How much does MCAD cost?
THB 15,000 perpetual (VAT included), or MCAD Web at THB 690 per month or 6,900 per year. Buy online on the pricing page.
Are the commands like AutoCAD?
MCAD has a command line with the aliases drafters know — L, C, TR, EX, O — plus object snaps, Ortho and Polar.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — try MCAD Web free for 30 days, or download the installer and ask MET for a trial key.
AutoCAD is a trademark of its owner, used here only for comparison. MET is not affiliated with it. Details about other products are general and current as of October 2026.