caddit.com.au

What It Is

CADDIT is an Australian provider of CAD software sales, support, and engineering services. It is not a single software product, but an integrated platform that resells and supports multiple industrial design tools. Its core offerings include progeCAD, a cost-effective alternative to AutoCAD; Alibre Design, a 3D parametric mechanical design package; and Mathcad Prime, an engineering calculation tool. The platform also provides consulting and custom software development services across CAD/CAM and PLM.

Core Features (by Dimension)

• Functionality and Use Cases: Covers 2D drafting, 3D parametric modeling, sheet metal design, BIM architectural design, and engineering calculations. The latest progeCAD 2025/2026 releases add advanced parametric blocks, AEC architectural modules, and AI-powered drawing translation.
• Integrations and Ecosystem: Highly compatible with the AutoCAD DWG format, supports Revit/BIM import and export, includes the TraceParts CAD library, and offers optional KeyShot rendering and simulation modules for Alibre Design.
• API/SDK: Mentions PythonD programming and custom software/database development services, but does not clearly publish any standardized API/SDK interface.
• Documentation Quality: Provides a knowledge base, CAD forums, tutorials, webinars, and in-person training in Sydney, with a relatively complete support system.

Pricing

CADDIT uses a commercial, closed-source licensing model. The official website does not publish exact pricing directly, but emphasizes that progeCAD costs “less than one-tenth of AutoCAD.” Products are delivered as electronic license keys, and a 30-day fully functional trial is available.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Very strong value for money compared with AutoCAD; seamless DWG compatibility; ongoing updates with cutting-edge features such as AI translation and BIM; relatively comprehensive technical support and training.
• Cons: Essentially a reseller, with core software not developed in-house; pricing is not transparent on the official website; offline services such as training and seminars are mainly limited to Australia, including Sydney and Parramatta.

Who It’s For

2D/3D designers on a limited budget who need compatibility with AutoCAD DWG workflows; engineers looking for low-cost 3D parametric mechanical design; and Australian manufacturing or architecture firms that need local technical support and training.

Access from China

Unknown. As an Australia-based service provider, CADDIT does not mention China-specific business operations or network access restrictions. Users in mainland China may face payment challenges and after-sales support delays due to time zone differences.