Autodesk AutoCAD
VerifiedIndustry-standard 2D and 3D CAD software for precise drafting, design, and documentation.
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- Starting price $235/month
- Free trial Available
- Best for Freelancers, SMEs, Agencies
What is Autodesk AutoCAD?
AutoCAD is Autodesk's computer-aided design software for precise 2D drafting and 3D modeling with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects. It is the software that created the native DWG file format used across the CAD industry, and it includes seven specialized toolsets covering architecture, mechanical design, electrical, plant design, MEP, mapping, and raster design for different engineering disciplines.
AutoCAD is available on desktop, web, and mobile, letting users create, edit, and annotate drawings across devices, with cloud-stored drawings kept in sync. Recent versions have focused on performance, including faster file opening and startup, along with AutoLISP automation and AI-assisted support. It is sold as an annual, monthly, or multi-year subscription per named user.
Key Features of Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD lists 8 documented features, including Precise 2D drafting and 3D solid, surface, and mesh modeling, Native DWG file format creation and editing and Seven industry-specific toolsets (architecture, mechanical, electrical, plant, MEP, mapping, raster design). The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.
- Precise 2D drafting and 3D solid, surface, and mesh modeling
- Native DWG file format creation and editing
- Seven industry-specific toolsets (architecture, mechanical, electrical, plant, MEP, mapping, raster design)
- AutoLISP with Visual LISP IDE for workflow automation
- Cross-device access via desktop, web, and mobile apps
- Drawing comparison, object counting, and table automation tools
- Cloud storage and synchronization for drawings
- AI-assisted support and design help
Autodesk AutoCAD Pricing
Autodesk AutoCAD lists 4 plans. Two carry a published figure, from $235 to $2,310; the rest are quoted on request.
Annual
$2,310/year
1 named user
Standard annual subscription, includes web and mobile access
3-Year Term
Approximately $6,000-6,100 total
1 named user
Multi-year commitment at a discounted effective rate
AutoCAD LT
Approximately $500-520/year
1 named user, 2D only
Lower-cost 2D-only version of AutoCAD
Autodesk AutoCAD Specifications
Autodesk AutoCAD is available on web app, Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It offers an API and has a free trial.
- Deployment
- Hybrid
- Billing cycle
- Yearly
- Desktop
- Web App
- Windows
- macOS
- Mobile
- iOS
- Android
- Languages
- English
- Built for
- Freelancers
- SMEs
- Agencies
- Enterprises
- Support
- Tickets
- Training
- Phone
- Integrations
- Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, Civil 3D, BIM 360
- Public API
- Yes
- Free trial
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
- Runs in browser
- Yes
- Customisable
- Yes
- Website
- autodesk.com
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