The global market for Computer Aided Design Software was estimated to be worth US$ 21009 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 32448 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Computer Aided Design Software defines the use of different software such as computer-aided designing (CAD) software, computer-aided engineering (CAE) software, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software, electronic design automation (EDA) software, and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software. Computer Aided Design Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA) can be used by any organization which is required to carry out Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA), and is used in design automation and product design etc. Organizations of all sizes from the smallest companies requiring a more basic system to the large corporate businesses requiring a feature rich solution, will have use for Engineering Software (CAD, CAM, CAE, AEC, & EDA).
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software has become a cornerstone of modern engineering, architecture, and product development across a wide range of industries. By enabling users to digitally visualize, simulate, and optimize designs before physical prototypes are made, CAD significantly reduces development time and cost while enhancing precision and innovation.
In recent years, CAD software has evolved from 2D drafting tools into sophisticated 3D modeling platforms integrated with simulation, parametric design, cloud collaboration, and even artificial intelligence. Major players such as AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Fusion 360), Dassault Systemes (SolidWorks, CATIA), Siemens (NX), and PTC (Creo) dominate the global market. These platforms support not only mechanical and architectural design but also electrical systems, industrial design, and product lifecycle management (PLM).
CAD is increasingly embedded in broader digital workflows such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) in architecture and Digital Twin technology in manufacturing. With the rise of remote work and global collaboration, cloud-based CAD solutions are gaining popularity for real-time design review, version control, and access from any device.
The future of CAD will likely involve greater integration with artificial intelligence for generative design, automation of repetitive tasks, and real-time simulation. However, barriers such as high software costs, steep learning curves, and IP protection in cloud environments still need to be addressed. As industries continue to digitize, CAD will remain at the heart of smart manufacturing and digital engineering.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Computer Aided Design Software, focusing on the total sales revenue, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Computer Aided Design Software by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Computer Aided Design Software market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Computer Aided Design Software.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Autodesk
- Bentley Systems
- Dassault Systemes
- Nemetschek
- HCL Technologies
- Siemens PLM Software
- Synopsys
- PTC
- ANSYS
- Altium
- Hexagon
- Altair Engineering
- ESI Group
- Corel Corporation
- GstarCAD
- Zhongwang
- Vhsoft Technologies
- CAXA
- Graebert GmbH
- BricsCAD
- nanoCAD
Segment by Type
Segment by Application
- Design Automation
- Plant Design
- Product Design and Testing
- Drafting and 3D Modeling
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size. This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Computer Aided Design Software company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Revenue of Computer Aided Design Software in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Revenue of Computer Aided Design Software in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Computer Aided Design Software Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Market Size Forecast (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Computer Aided Design Software Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Computer Aided Design Software Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Computer Aided Design Software Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Computer Aided Design Software Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Computer Aided Design Software Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Computer Aided Design Software Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Key Companies Computer Aided Design Software Manufacturing Base Distribution and Headquarters
- 2.4 Key Companies Computer Aided Design Software Product Offered
- 2.5 Key Companies Time to Begin Mass Production of Computer Aided Design Software
- 2.6 Computer Aided Design Software Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.6.1 Computer Aided Design Software Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.6.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Companies by Computer Aided Design Software Revenue in 2024
- 2.6.3 Global Top Companies by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Computer Aided Design Software as of 2024)
- 2.7 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 On-Premise
- 3.1.2 On-Cloud
- 3.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Design Automation
- 4.1.2 Plant Design
- 4.1.3 Product Design and Testing
- 4.1.4 Drafting and 3D Modeling
- 4.1.5 Others
- 4.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 North America
- 5.2.1 North America Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.2.2 North America Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.3 Europe
- 5.3.1 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.3.2 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.4 Asia Pacific
- 5.4.1 Asia Pacific Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 Asia Pacific Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 South America
- 5.5.1 South America Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 South America Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Middle East & Africa
- 5.6.1 Middle East & Africa Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Middle East & Africa Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Computer Aided Design Software Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Autodesk
- 7.1.1 Autodesk Profile
- 7.1.2 Autodesk Main Business
- 7.1.3 Autodesk Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.1.4 Autodesk Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.1.5 Autodesk Recent Developments
- 7.2 Bentley Systems
- 7.2.1 Bentley Systems Profile
- 7.2.2 Bentley Systems Main Business
- 7.2.3 Bentley Systems Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.2.4 Bentley Systems Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.2.5 Bentley Systems Recent Developments
- 7.3 Dassault Systemes
- 7.3.1 Dassault Systemes Profile
- 7.3.2 Dassault Systemes Main Business
- 7.3.3 Dassault Systemes Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.3.4 Dassault Systemes Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.3.5 Dassault Systemes Recent Developments
- 7.4 Nemetschek
- 7.4.1 Nemetschek Profile
- 7.4.2 Nemetschek Main Business
- 7.4.3 Nemetschek Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.4.4 Nemetschek Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.4.5 Nemetschek Recent Developments
- 7.5 HCL Technologies
- 7.5.1 HCL Technologies Profile
- 7.5.2 HCL Technologies Main Business
- 7.5.3 HCL Technologies Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.5.4 HCL Technologies Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.5.5 HCL Technologies Recent Developments
- 7.6 Siemens PLM Software
- 7.6.1 Siemens PLM Software Profile
- 7.6.2 Siemens PLM Software Main Business
- 7.6.3 Siemens PLM Software Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.6.4 Siemens PLM Software Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.6.5 Siemens PLM Software Recent Developments
- 7.7 Synopsys
- 7.7.1 Synopsys Profile
- 7.7.2 Synopsys Main Business
- 7.7.3 Synopsys Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.7.4 Synopsys Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.7.5 Synopsys Recent Developments
- 7.8 PTC
- 7.8.1 PTC Profile
- 7.8.2 PTC Main Business
- 7.8.3 PTC Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.8.4 PTC Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.8.5 PTC Recent Developments
- 7.9 ANSYS
- 7.9.1 ANSYS Profile
- 7.9.2 ANSYS Main Business
- 7.9.3 ANSYS Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.9.4 ANSYS Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.9.5 ANSYS Recent Developments
- 7.10 Altium
- 7.10.1 Altium Profile
- 7.10.2 Altium Main Business
- 7.10.3 Altium Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.10.4 Altium Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.10.5 Altium Recent Developments
- 7.11 Hexagon
- 7.11.1 Hexagon Profile
- 7.11.2 Hexagon Main Business
- 7.11.3 Hexagon Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.11.4 Hexagon Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.11.5 Hexagon Recent Developments
- 7.12 Altair Engineering
- 7.12.1 Altair Engineering Profile
- 7.12.2 Altair Engineering Main Business
- 7.12.3 Altair Engineering Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.12.4 Altair Engineering Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.12.5 Altair Engineering Recent Developments
- 7.13 ESI Group
- 7.13.1 ESI Group Profile
- 7.13.2 ESI Group Main Business
- 7.13.3 ESI Group Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.13.4 ESI Group Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.13.5 ESI Group Recent Developments
- 7.14 Corel Corporation
- 7.14.1 Corel Corporation Profile
- 7.14.2 Corel Corporation Main Business
- 7.14.3 Corel Corporation Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.14.4 Corel Corporation Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.14.5 Corel Corporation Recent Developments
- 7.15 GstarCAD
- 7.15.1 GstarCAD Profile
- 7.15.2 GstarCAD Main Business
- 7.15.3 GstarCAD Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.15.4 GstarCAD Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.15.5 GstarCAD Recent Developments
- 7.16 Zhongwang
- 7.16.1 Zhongwang Profile
- 7.16.2 Zhongwang Main Business
- 7.16.3 Zhongwang Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.16.4 Zhongwang Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.16.5 Zhongwang Recent Developments
- 7.17 Vhsoft Technologies
- 7.17.1 Vhsoft Technologies Profile
- 7.17.2 Vhsoft Technologies Main Business
- 7.17.3 Vhsoft Technologies Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.17.4 Vhsoft Technologies Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.17.5 Vhsoft Technologies Recent Developments
- 7.18 CAXA
- 7.18.1 CAXA Profile
- 7.18.2 CAXA Main Business
- 7.18.3 CAXA Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.18.4 CAXA Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.18.5 CAXA Recent Developments
- 7.19 Graebert GmbH
- 7.19.1 Graebert GmbH Profile
- 7.19.2 Graebert GmbH Main Business
- 7.19.3 Graebert GmbH Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.19.4 Graebert GmbH Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.19.5 Graebert GmbH Recent Developments
- 7.20 BricsCAD
- 7.20.1 BricsCAD Profile
- 7.20.2 BricsCAD Main Business
- 7.20.3 BricsCAD Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.20.4 BricsCAD Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.20.5 BricsCAD Recent Developments
- 7.21 nanoCAD
- 7.21.1 nanoCAD Profile
- 7.21.2 nanoCAD Main Business
- 7.21.3 nanoCAD Computer Aided Design Software Products, Services and Solutions
- 7.21.4 nanoCAD Computer Aided Design Software Revenue (US$ Million) & (2020-2025)
- 7.21.5 nanoCAD Recent Developments
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Computer Aided Design Software Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Computer Aided Design Software Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Computer Aided Design Software Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Computer Aided Design Software Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer