In this in-depth post, we'll explore the changing landscape of AV system design software and take a close look at one of the most compelling ConnectCAD alternatives to emerge in recent years: XTEN-AV. We'll dive into the key features that make XTEN-AV a strong contender for the "best alternative to ConnectCAD" title and examine how its focus on end-to-end automation, AI-powered pricing, and cloud collaboration offers significant advantages for modern AV system integration software workflows.