OCAD is an excellent software for creating professional orienteering maps.
Mitchell Maps is the official OCAD reseller in the UK, as listed on the OCAD website. When you purchase OCAD through us, there is no additional cost to you and we offer free support to assist with setup, answer any questions, and provide help along the way. This service is available for both individual and club licenses.
If you would like more information or to place an order, please don't hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to assist you.
Editions
Course Setting
For Course Planning OCAD Course Setting edition includes tools and features specifically designed for creating and editing orienteering courses. It allows users to plan and set courses for orienteering events, but does not include the full range of map editing capabilities found in other editions of OCAD software.
Starter
For new cartographers OCAD Starter is an edition of OCAD software that is suitable for beginners in mapmaking, including those creating maps for school or park areas. It includes basic drawing and editing functions, as well as the "Course Setting" module for orienteering sports. However, it does not include some of the more advanced features found in other editions of OCAD software, such as LiDAR processing capabilities. It is also limited to a maximum of 10,000 objects and 5 background maps (raster files).
Orienteering
All you need for orienteering map making OCAD Orienteering is an edition of OCAD software that is specifically designed for creating and editing maps for orienteering. It includes a range of specialised tools and features for this purpose, including a step-by-step wizard for analysing LiDAR data. It also includes tools for capturing mobile geodata, as well as features for applying generalization techniques and setting courses. OCAD Orienteering is likely to include all the features and tools you need to create a detailed and accurate orienteering map.
Mapping Solution
For use in professional cartography
OCAD Mapping Solution is the most comprehensive and feature-rich edition of OCAD software, with a wide range of tools and features for creating and editing maps for a variety of purposes, including topographic, thematic, and geodetic maps. It includes advanced tools for capturing and processing data from various sources, such as LiDAR, GPS, and raster images, as well as tools for map generalisation, desktop publishing, and course setting for orienteering sports. This edition is likely to have all the features and tools you need to create professional-quality maps for a wide range of applications.
Pricing
There are two subscription options available: OCAD for single users and OCAD for teams.
OCAD for single users is for individual users and allows the software to be installed on one device, with additional activations possible upon request.
OCAD for teams is for clubs or organisations and allows multiple users to install and use the software, with the number of licenses determined by the subscription and transferable between users as needed.
Prices for both subscription options vary depending on the edition chosen, with discounts available for 3-year subscriptions and volume purchases. Volume discounts apply to the total number of licenses of one edition purchased, with 3 licenses receiving a 10% discount, 4 licenses receiving a 15% discount, and 5 or more licenses receiving a 20% discount.
To estimate the cost of OCAD software in pounds (GBP), you can use the calculator provided below.
It is important to note that the price may fluctuate based on the current exchange rate between CHF and British Pounds.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
OCAD for a single user
price per license
OCAD Edition | Subscription (Years) | Price in Swiss Franks (CHF) |
Course Setting | 1 | 24.00 |
3 | 64.80 | |
Starter | 1 | 72.00 |
3 | 194.40 | |
Orienteering | 1 | 144.00 |
3 | 388.80 | |
Mapping Solution | 1 | 480.00 |
3 | 1296.00 |
OCAD for teams
price per license*
OCAD Edition | Subscription (Years) | Price in Swiss Franks (CHF) |
Course Setting | 1 | 24.00 |
3 | 64.80 | |
Starter | 1 | 60.00 |
3 | 162.00 | |
Orienteering | 1 | 125.00 |
3 | 337.50 | |
Mapping Solution | 1 | 400.00 |
3 | 1080.00
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*Minimum order quantity for the “Teams” subscription option is two licenses.
FAQ’s
There are two types of discounts available for OCAD subscriptions:
3-year subscription discount: If you purchase a 3-year subscription, you will receive a discount of 10% on the 1-year subscription price.
Volume discount: This discount applies to purchases of multiple licenses for the OCAD for Teams or OCAD for Single User options. The subscription for "Teams" starts with 2 licenses and additional licenses can be purchased at 50% of the price of the subscription for teams. The volume discount applies to the total number of licenses of one edition purchased and is based on the following tiers:
3 licenses: 10% discount 4 licenses: 15% discount 5 or more licenses: 20% discount

This formula takes into account the number of licenses you want to purchase, the price of a 1-year subscription, the number of years of the subscription, and any applicable discounts.
Here's how to use the formula to calculate the price for 4 OCAD Orienteering Team licenses with a 3-year subscription:
- Determine the number of licenses you want to purchase, the price of a 1-year subscription, and the number of years of the subscription. For example, suppose you want to purchase 4 licenses, the price of a 1-year subscription is 125 CHF, and you want a 3-year subscription.
- Calculate the runtime discount based on the number of years of the subscription. For example, if you are purchasing a 3-year subscription, the runtime discount is 10%.
- Calculate the volume discount based on the number of licenses you are purchasing. For example, if you are purchasing 4 licenses, the volume discount is 15%.
- Plug the values into the formula:
Total price = (4 * 125 CHF = 500 CHF) * 3 * 0.9 * 0.85 = 1080
This means that the total price for the 4 licenses with a 3-year subscription would be 1'147.5 CHF.
Bank transfer in GBP is the preferred method of payment, but if it is not possible for you to pay by bank transfer, you can choose to pay by card or by cheque instead.
Single User Licenses are permitted 1 additional installation upon request to OCAD.