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Industry-standard 2D and 3D CAD software for professional drafting and design.

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  • Deployment Cloud Based, On Premises
  • Starting price $1,865/year
  • Free trial Available
  • Best for Freelancers, SMEs, Agencies

What is AutoCAD?

AutoCAD, made by Autodesk, is a computer-aided design application used by architects, engineers, and designers for precise 2D drafting and 3D modeling. It supports solids, surfaces, and mesh modeling, automation through AutoLISP and APIs, and specialized industry toolsets for architecture, mechanical, and electrical design, alongside a lower-cost 2D-only variant called AutoCAD LT.

AutoCAD is sold by subscription, with individual list pricing commonly cited around $1,865 per year or $235 per month, plus multi-year term options and pay-per-use Flex tokens for occasional use. A 15-day free trial and free access for students and educators are available. Autodesk's official pricing page blocked automated access during this research, so figures here come from consistent third-party sources rather than a direct page fetch.

Key Features of AutoCAD

AutoCAD lists 8 documented features, including Precise 2D drafting and annotation, 3D solid, surface, and mesh modeling and AutoLISP and API-based automation. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Precise 2D drafting and annotation
  • 3D solid, surface, and mesh modeling
  • AutoLISP and API-based automation
  • Specialized toolsets for architecture, mechanical, electrical
  • AutoCAD web and mobile apps
  • TrustedDWG file format technology
  • Cloud storage and collaboration integration
  • AI-assisted automations

AutoCAD Pricing

AutoCAD lists 5 plans. Three carry a published figure, from $60 to $1,865; the rest are quoted on request.

AutoCAD Individual (Annual)

$1,865/year

1 named user

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Full AutoCAD with industry toolsets, 3D modeling, and APIs

AutoCAD Individual (Monthly)

$235/month

1 named user

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No long-term commitment

AutoCAD Individual (3-year term)

$5,315/3 years

1 named user

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Locks in pricing for 3 years

AutoCAD LT

$60/month

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Lower-cost 2D-only drafting version

Autodesk Flex

Pay-per-use tokens

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24-hour access on a daily rate for occasional use

AutoCAD Specifications

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
  • Cloud Based
  • On Premises
Billing cycle
Yearly
Desktop
  • Web App
  • Windows
  • macOS
Mobile
  • iOS
  • Android
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • SMEs
  • Agencies
  • Enterprises
Support
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Live Support
  • Training
  • Tickets
Integrations
Autodesk Construction Cloud, Autodesk Docs, BIM 360, various third-party plugins
Public API
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
No
Runs in browser
Yes
Customisable
Yes
Website
autodesk.com

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AutoCAD FAQs

Yes, Autodesk sells AutoCAD via monthly, annual, or 3-year subscriptions rather than perpetual licenses.

AutoCAD LT is a lower-cost, 2D-only drafting version, while full AutoCAD adds 3D modeling, AutoLISP automation, APIs, and specialized industry toolsets.

Yes, Autodesk offers a 15-day free trial of AutoCAD.

Yes, students, educators, and eligible institutions can access AutoCAD free through Autodesk's Education Plan.

Yes, AutoCAD web offers browser-based access in addition to native Windows and Mac desktop apps.