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AutoCAD

4.7
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2D & 3D design & drafting platform

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AutoCAD Pricing, Features, Reviews and Alternatives

AutoCAD FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does AutoCAD offer?

AutoCAD has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $235.00/month
Pricing model: Free, Subscription
Free Trial: Available

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Q. Who are the typical users of AutoCAD?

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

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Q. What languages does AutoCAD support?

AutoCAD supports the following languages:
English

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Q. Does AutoCAD support mobile devices?

AutoCAD supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone

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Q. Does AutoCAD offer an API?

Yes, AutoCAD has an API available for use.

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Q. What level of support does AutoCAD offer?

AutoCAD offers the following support options:
Knowledge Base, Email/Help Desk

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AutoCAD product overview

Price starts from

235

Per month

Flat Rate

What is AutoCAD?

AutoCAD is a 2D and 3D design and drafting platform for architects, engineers, construction professionals, field technicians and contractors, which supports 2D drafting, drawing and annotation tools, alongside 3D modeling and visualization technology. With native iOS and Android mobile apps, AutoCAD also gives users the flexibility to view, create, edit and share drawings on the go, via any smartphone or tablet.

Key benefits of using AutoCAD

  • Native mobile apps for iOS and Android give users the flexibility to view, create, edit and share drawings on the go, via any smartphone or tablet.

  • Offline access serves to enhance user productivity by allowing users to work offline, then syncing any changes once internet connection is restored.

  • Solid, surface and mesh modeling technology helps users create realistic 3D models of their designs.

  • 3D navigation tools allow users to orbit, swivel, walk and fly around their 3D model.

  • AutoCAD supports connected collaboration through PDF and DGN file import, DWG and image references, sheet set manager, and geographic location information and online maps.
  • Typical customers

    Freelancers
    Small businesses
    Mid size businesses
    Large enterprises

    Platforms supported

    Web
    Android
    iPhone/iPad

    Support options

    Knowledge Base
    Email/Help Desk

    Training options

    Videos
    Webinars
    Documentation

    AutoCAD pricing information

    Value for money

    4.2

    /5

    2.9K

    Starting from

    235

    Per month

    Flat Rate

    Pricing options

    Free plan
    Subscription
    Free trial
    Pricing range

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    AutoCAD features

    Functionality

    4.6

    /5

    2.9K

    Total features

    51

    10 categories

    Most valued features by users

    Third Party Integrations
    API
    Data Import/Export
    Document Management
    Reporting/Analytics
    Mobile Access
    Scheduling
    2D Drawing

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    AutoCAD users reviews

    Overall Rating

    4.7

    /5

    2.9K

    Positive reviews

    Rating breakdown
    • Value for money
    • Ease of use
    • Features
    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend8.76/10
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    Pros
    WOW, all that I can say is that probably this is the most important software to make blueprints in the world.
    The AutoCAD is very good to be used for many industries like construction and industrial / manufacturing process as well, good for beginners and professional level as well.
    I use this program all of the time because their Features are awesome powerful tool and easy for professional and beginners.
    Cons
    The biggest disadvantage of AutoCAD is that it comes with a lot of problems, which is to be expected from a tool that can do so much. It seems reasonable to me.
    Sometimes the user interface becomes annoying, file can get very big and may crash the computer, drawings can get corrupt.
    It is frustrating when in the AutoCAD updates over the years that the interface has changed so much that it makes it hard to adjust and find things.

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    John D.

    Structural Engineer

    Civil Engineering, 10,001+ employees

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    AutoCAD For Drawings

    Reviewed 2 years ago

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    Paul L.

    Principal

    Information Technology and Services, self-employed

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    AutoCAD is the De Facto CAD Standard

    Reviewed 2 years ago

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    Paul: Hi, I'm Paul and I am a computer specialist and I give AutoCAD a four out of five. For more reviews,...

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    Lauren H.

    Media Production, 11-50 employees

    Used weekly for 1-2 years

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    • Value for money
    • Ease of use
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    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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    CAD Can

    Reviewed 3 years ago

    It’s a very powerful tool and professional grade. The software’s capacity and presence, in the creative industry, provides an alleviating affect to its audience and users.

    Pros

    I have a lot of flexibility in terms of the mediums I can ease into and AutoCAD truly helps in that aspect. It delivers the workspace to bring a flat design to life in a way that most dimensional design products don’t. One thing for certain is the application’s versatility in making the space feel less technically tedious and more straightforward. The functionality is very simple and gives its user the chance to apply their personal preference into the art board without losing resolution and methodology.

    Cons

    My only note of interest would be the application’s need for dimensional guidance. While it provides a very nice approach to freeform, it lightly loses touch of having a snap to grid like essence about it more than a majority.

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    lionel m.

    Architecture & Planning, 11-50 employees

    Used daily for 2+ years

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    • Ease of use
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    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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    architecture

    Reviewed a month ago
    Pros

    for me, autocad is the most complete architecture software, as it can be used to carry out all types of building and civil engineering work.

    Cons

    I find this software very useful but its gallery is really poor and it's not easy for a beginner to use.

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    Paola M.

    Used daily for 2+ years

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    It is a tool used in the design area, a great help for the design of drawings or 3D modeling

    Reviewed 5 years ago
    Pros

    It is an effective tool for the professional and student architecture, engineering and basic drawing, has extensive editing capabilities that allow the user an exact and optimal design, its interface is very pleasing to the eye and has multiple options to select the same command, allows printing in different scales and formats to suit the user

    Cons

    It is an oversized program, that is, it has a large number of little-known and unused commands, depending on the large number of designs made in the same file, this system creates obstacles in the system that do not allow its continuous use, at the risk of generating errors that close the program without previous saved

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    Design, 11-50 employees

    Used daily for 2+ years

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    • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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    AutoCAD is a best computer-aided design (CAD) software for for creating, modifying, and documenting

    Reviewed 4 months ago

    AutoCAD is an essential tool for mechanical engineers like me, because it offers a robust set of design and drafting capabilities. Its 2D and 3D modeling features, parametric modeling capabilities, and integration with other software make it highly suitable for mechanical design and documentation tasks.

    Pros

    AutoCAD provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating precise and detailed 2D and 3D designs. Mechanical engineers like me can use it to develop complex mechanical parts, assemblies, and machines with accurate dimensions, annotations, and geometric constraints. AutoCAD allows for parametric modeling, which means you can define relationships and constraints between different elements of your design....

    Cons

    AutoCAD is a resource-intensive software, requiring significant system requirements to run smoothly, especially when working with complex 3D models. This can be a limitation for users with less powerful hardware.

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    Regina M.

    Architecture & Planning, self-employed

    Used daily for 2+ years

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    • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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    ease of use of autocad

    Reviewed a month ago

    I do topographical surveys for allotment projects, civil constructions, and others. Accuracy, ease of receiving data from other software and agility in execution are benefits that impact the final product.

    Pros

    Confidence in the accuracy of the dimensioning, tools that help with the speed of projects, integration with other software, Ease of use of the work process and its popularization.

    Cons

    Projects made in older versions do not open in updated versions, they need to be "saved" in version 14 to open them. I wish it were automatic..

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