DWG FastView vs ViewCompanion Premium
Both are on the CAD Viewers list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 DWG FastView | ViewCompanion Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #1 7.5 | #16 5.6 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $3.99 a month | $41.80 once |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone/iPad, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Premium: $3.99 a month Super (Premium and 3D View): $5.83 a month Premium: $7.99 a month Super: $14.99 a month | ViewCompanion Premium — 50–59 licenses: $41.80 once ViewCompanion Premium — 60+ licenses: $41.80 once ViewCompanion Premium — 40–49 licenses: $45.20 once ViewCompanion Premium — 30–39 licenses: $49.40 once |
| Verdict | DWG FastView combines drawing viewing and editing with measurement, annotation, export and sharing tools. A free plan is available, while subscriptions add premium features; expired subscribers retain use of the software without those features. | ViewCompanion Premium brings viewing, conversion, measurement and PDF processing into one Windows application. Its perpetual licensing and local processing may suit contractors handling technical files, provided they accept the paid model and Windows-only platform. |
| Visit DWG FastView | Visit ViewCompanion Premium |