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What you should know about purchasing progeCAD by progeSOFT
Updated October 2026 for progeCAD 2027.
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- About the companies
- About the software
- Operating system and system requirements
- How and where to purchase
- Upgrades, competitive upgrades and crossgrades
- License types and license terms
- Software trials
- Support and training options
About the Companies
About progeSOFT
progeSOFT, founded in 1985 and based in Chiasso Switzerland, is a privately owned company known for delivering low cost 2D and 3D CAD software for Windows and macOS. The company develops both progeCAD for Windows and iCADMac, a native DWG CAD solution for macOS, giving users on either platform powerful tools for drafting and design at a competitive price.
As a founding member of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium, progeSOFT has helped shape the direction of DWG-based CAD development. Today, it serves a global user base across industries like construction, engineering and manufacturing, with major clients including Boeing, Samsung and ABB Group.
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About progeCAD USA
progeCAD USA is the North American distributor for progeSOFT’s CAD products.
Headquartered in Clackamas Oregon, the company provides support and resources for users of DWG-based CAD software in the United States and surrounding regions.
progeCAD USA also develops progeEARTH, a civil and survey add-on suite designed for land development professionals working in coordinate geometry, terrain modeling and road design.
The company has been involved in CAD software development since 1985 and was one of the founding members of the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium (ITC) in 1999.
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About the Software
About progeCAD
progeCAD is a DWG-native 2D and 3D CAD application developed by progeSOFT. Built on the IntelliCAD engine, it works natively in DWG format and includes a wide set of design tools and libraries.
Available through a try and buy model, progeCAD is used by over 250,000 professionals worldwide across industries such as construction, automotive and technology. It delivers high performance CAD at a competitive price.
The current version is progeCAD 2027, released in June 2026 on the IntelliCAD 14.1 engine. It opens and saves DWG files from AutoCAD 2.5 through AutoCAD 2027. For what changed in each release, see What are the recent improvements to progeCAD and progeEARTH?
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Click here for a feature comparison between progeCAD, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT
About iCADMac
iCADMac is the first DWG-native 2D/3D CAD solution designed specifically for macOS, compatible with AutoCAD files up to the 2025 version.
It offers a familiar AutoCAD-like interface and provides tools such as PDF import/export, gradient hatches, tables, ACIS® solid modelling, constraints, custom blocks, extensive hatch patterns and powerful rendering capabilities.
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About progeEARTH
progeEARTH is a civil and survey add-on suite for progeCAD Professional. It includes tools for coordinate geometry (COGO), digital terrain modeling (DTM) and simple road corridor design.
The suite is organized into modules—Survey/Cogo, DTM and Roads—each tailored to support topographic mapping, site planning and field-to-finish workflows. Each module is sold separately and progeEARTH requires progeCAD Professional to run.
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Operating System
progeCAD 2027
Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit only)
iCADMac
macOS v13 (Ventura), v14 (Sonoma), v15 (Sequoia)
System Requirements
progeCAD
- Processor: 2.2 GHz or faster (2.5 GHz recommended)
- RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
- Disk: At least 4 GB free disk space
- Graphics: Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce or compatible; Artisan Render does not support AMD graphics cards
iCADMac
- Intel® Core™ i5 or superior
- ARM: Apple M1 ARM or superior
- 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
- 8 GB free disk space for download and installation
- mac OS X-compliant printer
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CAD Platform
All application software developed by progeSOFT and progeCAD USA are built on the IntelliCAD CAD platform.
How and Where to Purchase
progeCAD and progeEARTH can be purchased directly from progeCAD USA or through an authorized progeCAD dealer.
Pricing is subject to change without notice and varies depending on software edition and add-ons.
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Upgrades to New Versions, Competitive Upgrades and Crossgrades to Different License Types
progeCAD and iCADMac can be upgraded to the most current version at a reasonable, reduced rate versus the cost of a new license. An active subscription to iCARE includes updates and upgrades to newly released versions. Note that iCARE requires the latest version of progeCAD, so if you’re on an older version you’ll need to buy the upgrade first.
Upgrading to progeCAD 2027 is easier than past upgrades. The new UI Migrate Tool brings your toolbars, aliases, profiles and settings over from progeCAD 2026.
Users of other CAD programs, such as AutoCAD, are eligible for discounted competitive upgrades to Single or Network licenses of progeCAD Professional.
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License Types and License Terms
License Terms
Both progeCAD and iCADMac sell with perpetual licenses which do not expire and no annual fee required. The licensed software version will run for as long as your hardware and operating system support it.
License Types
iCADMac
Offers only a SL – Single license deployment.
progeCAD
progeCAD 2027 is sold as a Single+, Flex or Network license. Corporate site and country licenses are also available on request.
- Single+ (SL) – Single license
Assigned to one person and can’t be shared. The Single+ license can be installed on two computers, such as a desktop and a laptop, used by the same person but never at the same time. To move it to a new computer, uninstall it from the old one and release the license. - FL – Flex License (new in progeCAD 2027)
Install progeCAD on every computer you use: office, home, laptop, client site. Each Flex license runs on one computer at a time. When you close progeCAD you can release the license and pick it up on another computer in seconds. An internet connection is only needed to activate or release the license, so you can work offline once it’s on your computer. If you buy several Flex licenses, the number you own is the number of people who can run progeCAD at the same time, so it works as a floating license too. Flex costs a little more than Single+, but if you’re buying progeCAD 2027 and work on more than one computer, this is the license I’d choose. - NLM – Network Licenses
Network licenses aren’t assigned to individual users and can be shared over your local network from a license server. Network licenses do not require an internet connection to activate or use. progeCAD NLM can be installed on as many computers as you want, but you can only run it at the same time on the number of seats you purchased. License Take-Away lets you temporarily move a network seat to a laptop or remote PC to use offline. - Corporate One Site and Corporate Country
Unlimited installations and users under one company name at one location (One Site) or across the whole country (Country).
For how to install, activate and move each license type, see our FAQ: Downloading, Installing and Licensing progeCAD.
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Software Trials
progeCAD, progeEARTH and iCADMac can run in trial mode for 30 days. After this period, you need to activate a valid commercial license.
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Support & Training Options
iCARE is an optional yearly maintenance plan that includes priority technical support through the help desk (ticket, email and remote support) plus every progeCAD update and new version released during the plan year. Buying iCARE with your license (within 30 days of registering) saves money compared to adding it later.
Free video recordings and tutorials for progeCAD and iCADMac are available from progeSOFT’s website here: https://www.progesoft.com/video-tutorial/progeCAD-professional-media-video
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