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AutoCAD LT - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: December 2025

AutoCAD LT overview

What is AutoCAD LT?

AutoCAD LT 2D drafting software helps you create, edit and share your 2D drawings. It is specifically designed for small design teams working in the construction, architecture, engineering and manufacturing industries. Users can automate repetitive tasks with macro commands, automate them with AutoLISP routines and exchange data with other AutoCAD users. Professionals can easily annotate and add dimension to drawings, then print or publish designs to a wide range of popular formats. Features include replicate and autorange objects, create dimension commands, run the powerful polar tracking tool, use built-in Smart tools for easy dimensioning and precision editing with direct measurements, and maintain consistency by setting preferences. Users can create floor plans, view building in 3D, and create projects with a variety of templates.

Who uses AutoCAD LT?

By industry, AutoCAD LT reviewers are most commonly professionals in architecture & planning (21%). The most frequent use case for AutoCAD LT cited by reviewers is engineering CAD (54% of reviewers).

What do users say about AutoCAD LT pricing?

Reviewers appreciate that AutoCAD LT provides many features of the full version at a lower price, and some users say it meets their needs affordably. However, some reviewers feel the subscription model is expensive and challenging for small businesses.

Starting price

60flat rate /
per month

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Pros & Cons

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2D and 3D Drawing

Pricing

Drafting and CAD

High cost and licensing concerns

AutoCAD LT’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

AutoCAD LT pros, cons and reviews insights

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5(146)

What do users say about AutoCAD LT?

Layers feature - on complex site drawings, having the ability the add drawings onto seperate layers means you can individually edit/turn then off to shoe exactly what is needed at the time.

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Who uses AutoCAD LT?

Based on 225 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Architecture & Planning
Civil Engineering
Construction
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Others

Use cases

Engineering CAD
Architectural CAD
Construction
Construction Management Apps
BIM

AutoCAD LT's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from AutoCAD LT users:

2D drawing
Document management
Collaboration tools
CAD tools
Reporting/Analytics
Change management

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Features rating:

Annotations
Scheduling
Manufacturing design data
Design modeling
Drafting
Electrical

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AutoCAD LT pricing

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60

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User opinions about AutoCAD LT price and value

Value for money rating:

Of 44 reviews that provide robust commentary on AutoCAD LT's price and value, 64% mention it in a positive light.

Reviewers appreciate that AutoCAD LT offers many of the features of the full version at a lower price, making it a cost-effective option for many users. Some users say it meets their design needs without the higher cost of the full AutoCAD. They find the 2D functionality sufficient and the price reasonable. Some users report that the subscription model is still affordable and provides good value for money. However, some reviewers feel that the subscription model is expensive and a drawback for those who previously invested in perpetual licenses. They also indicate that the price can be prohibitive for small businesses and beginners.

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To see what individual users think of AutoCAD LT's cost and value, check out the review excerpts below.

“We have been using AutoCAD for years and find the LT meets almost all of our needs at a lower price point than the full version.”
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Nicola M.

Architectural Assistant

“AutoCAD LT offers many of the features of AutoCAD, but at a fraction of the price.”
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Mike D.

Project Manager

“The cost - the change to a subscription model is understandable, but it screws over those of us who invested in perpetual licences with maintenance. ”
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Stuart H.

Architect

AutoCAD LT integrations (5)

AutoCAD LT support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat

Training options

Webinars
Documentation

AutoCAD LT FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of AutoCAD LT?

AutoCAD LT has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business

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Q. What languages does AutoCAD LT support?

AutoCAD LT supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does AutoCAD LT offer an API?

No, AutoCAD LT does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does AutoCAD LT offer?

AutoCAD LT offers the following support options:
Chat

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